Cosi comps reflect positive growth

January 30, 2012

Così Inc. has reported positive same-store sales figures for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, 2011.

Pinkberry co-founder pleads not guilty to assault

January 30, 2012

Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee, who was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly beating a homeless man with a tire iron, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Apps of Foodservice

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Now is the time for restaurants to take control of their mobile presence -- develop apps, mobilize websites, give flexibility to online menus, add special…

Pie Five Pizza Co. opens fifth unit

January 30, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its fifth location on North Dallas Parkway near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway in Texas. To…

Noodles & Company launches national Coca-Cola Freestyle deployment

January 29, 2012

Noodles & Company has announced the national launch of the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser.

BBI signs big deal for Smallcakes

January 26, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced an agreement with multi-unit developers Brad and Francy Bauer to open 20 new Smallcakes A Cupcakery stores in…

I could not have said it better myself

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Put a bunch of fast casual restaurateurs in a room together and before long it is likely that a discussion will break out on what sets us apart from our fast…

Starbucks endorses same-sex marriage

January 25, 2012

Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. has issued a statement in support of same-sex marriage legislation in Washington State.

Smashburger breaks through 2011 with 55% unit growth

January 25, 2012

Smashburger has announced a summary of its 2011 accomplishments and its plans for 2012. The fast causal concept opened 51 new units in 2011, which includes…

NRA responds favorably to State of the Union, calls for long-term certainty

January 25, 2012

Topics of job growth, immigration reform and energy efficiency are of particular interest to the restaurant industry.

Commentary: Do higher prices drive customers away?

Talk to your customers before you make the improvements to ascertain that they're willing to pay for the improvement.

Einstein Noah adds member to board of directors

January 25, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has named Edna Morris to its board…

Quiznos completes debt restructuring

January 25, 2012

Quiznos has successfully completed its previously announced financial restructuring on an out-of-court basis.

Saladworks announces record growth in 2011

January 25, 2012

Saladworks has announced that its stores had a record year with strong surges in same store sales, with fourth quarter results showing a 15 percent comps…

Chipotle's Super Bowl promotion includes half-off burrito boxes

January 24, 2012

Chipotle is tossing its hat into the Super Bowl advertising juggernaut, with a bit of a twist.

Starbucks extending wine, beer, evening daypart offerings

January 24, 2012

Responding to customer demand for more options during the evening daypart, Starbucks Coffee Company has announced plans to bring wine, beer and premium food…

Three Benefits of Automated Project Management

The right project management tool can save deployers time, offer better information and provide cost savings.

Zaxby's to unveil new store design

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Zaxby’s has unveiled a new comprehensive restaurant design that will be rolled out at two Georgia locations, the first one in Valdosta and a second at Lake…

NRA touts tourism as key to restaurant jobs growth

January 19, 2012

Mike Gibbons, former National Restaurant Association board chairman, has been named to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Board. The board's new members were…

Concept watch: Melthouse Bistro

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Milwaukee-based Melthouse Bistro was designed to reflect the "barn to bistro" movement.