NY lawmaker proposes salt ban in restaurants

March 9, 2010

A New York State lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants. Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, who has been a champion…

Consumer survey: Brand loyalty high despite declining visits

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March 9, 2010

Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions, has announced that its Consumer Insights survey shows that restaurant brand…

Tips for Restaurateurs: Creating Value through Sustainability

Sustainability may be the latest buzzword, but implementing its best practices can generate value for an operator and boost a restaurant's bottom line.

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Senate to review House-approved $15 billion jobs bill

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March 8, 2010

Late last week, the U.S. House passed its own version of a $15 billion jobs bill, following the Senate's passage of the bill in late February. The Senate is…

Panera Bread exec to present at consumer conference

March 4, 2010

Panera Bread Co. has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch…

Starbucks explains Howard Schultz's $12 million pay

March 4, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has explained to investors why their CEO Howard Schultz received a salary of $12 million in FY 2009. The company, in a filing made to the…

Video: Beautiful Brands in 2010 & beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

BBI founder David Rutkauskas discusses whether the fro-yo bubble has burst and global expansion.

Panera Bread exec to present at consumer conference

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March 4, 2010

Panera Bread Co. has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch…

Starbucks explains Howard Schultz's $12 million pay

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March 4, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has explained to investors why their CEO Howard Schultz received a salary of $12 million in FY 2009. The company, in a filing made to the…

Video: Beautiful Brands in 2010 & beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

BBI founder David Rutkauskas discusses whether the fro-yo bubble has burst and global expansion.

Boston Market unveils smaller portioned, lower priced Market Meals

March 2, 2010

Boston Market has announced the availability of its $2.99 Market Meal Deals, which offers guests their favorite menu items in special portions at a lower…

Boston Market unveils smaller portioned, lower priced Market Meals

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March 2, 2010

Boston Market has announced the availability of its $2.99 Market Meal Deals, which offers guests their favorite menu items in special portions at a lower…

Panera Bread franchisees contribute $27K to Haiti relief effort

March 1, 2010

New England-based Panera Bread franchisees Boston Bread LLC and PR Restaurants LLC have announced they will jointly contribute $27,102 to The Haiti Relief and…

Panera Bread franchisees contribute $27K to Haiti relief effort

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March 1, 2010

New England-based Panera Bread franchisees Boston Bread LLC and PR Restaurants LLC have announced they will jointly contribute $27,102 to The Haiti Relief and…

Panera Bread opens first Colo. drive-thru location

February 25, 2010

A Panera Bread restuarant in Glendale, Colo., features the company's first drive-thru location in the state.   According to a story in the Denver Business…

Einstein Noah comps slightly fall, revenue flat

February 25, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended Dec. 29, 2009.   For the fourth quarter…

Panera Bread opens first Colo. drive-thru location

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February 25, 2010

A Panera Bread restuarant in Glendale, Colo., features the company's first drive-thru location in the state.   According to a story in the Denver Business…

Einstein Noah comps slightly fall, revenue flat

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February 25, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended Dec. 29, 2009.   For the fourth quarter…

Freebirds looks to double in size in 2010

February 24, 2010

Tavistock Restaurants LLC has announced its plan to expand the Freebirds World Burrito concept in 2010 with 26 new restaurants located in Texas, North…