Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

Freebirds World Burrito Donates Funds and Meals for Katrina Victims

September 5, 2005

Freebirds World Burrito announced its commitment to support recovery efforts in the communities in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region affected by Hurricane…

Some think McDonald's will serve up Chipotle IPO

August 29, 2005

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast-food burrito and taco restaurant chain largely owned by McDonald's Corp., headed toward an initial public offering?

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part IV

August 19, 2005

Leveraging Your Product Mix

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part III

by Paul Barron — EVP, NWA

August 17, 2005

Making the Media work for your restaurant

Restaurant Association® to Honor Ralph Rubio

July 26, 2005

Rubio to Be Honored at Annual Western Foodservice & Hospitality Exposition in August.

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill® Shifts Marketing Into High Gear

July 25, 2005

New Campaign Positions Fast-and-Fresh Mexican Restaurant Leader for a 'Legendary' Future

Taco Del Mar Restaurants Swell in San Diego County

July 10, 2005

Growing, Fast Casual Mexican Food Concept Gains Momentum  

Moe's Southwest Grill Continues to Grow

February 15, 2005

20-Store Franchise Deal Signed for Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. Area  

Trade group: Restaurant operators increasingly optimistic

December 29, 2004

Last Update: 11:26 AM ET Dec. 30, 2004 NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- McDonald's, Starbucks and Yum Brands are expected to post strong gains in December same-store…

New Menus Causing Calorie Sticker Shock

December 20, 2004

For the past year, many of the nation's chain restaurants have trumpeted their efforts to give consumers helpful details about the food they serve - from…

Raving Brands bucking trend in Fast Casual segment

November 19, 2004

ATLANTA, Nov 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Raving Brands, a pacesetter of fast casual concepts, has a message for the food and beverage industry - "The demise…

New CEO, menu mark sea change for San Diego institution

November 13, 2004

The turnaround strategy at Rubio's has included a revamped menu with lower prices and new items.

El Pollo Loco Inc. reported results for its 13 week third quarter

November 9, 2004

For simplicity of presentation, the company has described the 13 week third quarters and 39 week nine month periods ended Sept. 29, 2004, and Sept. 24, 2003…

Technomic Annual Report shows strong performance among Top 500 Restaurants

October 27, 2004

The 500 largest U.S. chain restaurant companies grew sales 5.6 percent in 2003 with U.S. systemwide sales reaching $173 billion, according to foodservice…

Moes exploding with more East cost locations

September 23, 2004

September 24, 2004 Video King co-founder Larry Wilson is setting his entrepreneurial sights again on the Vestal Parkway, where he opened his first video store…

SIVA enters into agreement to buy Progressive

July 19, 2004

Deal Will Put SIVA in Top Tier of Restaurant Software Suppliers.

Moe's moves north, signs deals for 19 units

June 14, 2004

Moe's Southwest Grill, operator and franchisor of a chain of 133 fast-casual restaurants, said it had signed several franchise deals to open its first…

Taco Del Mar surfs into Boise

May 10, 2004

Rising big burrito concept debuts McMillan location this week, Idaho's first of many from former Subway owner Todd Hicks, Inland West Master Developer  

Qdoba Mexican Grill's grand opening of first Kansas City location

April 14, 2004

Qdoba Mexican Grill, one of the nation's hottest concepts in quality fast-casual cuisine, announces plans to spice up the Kansas City dining scene with the…