Chipotle revenue up 12%

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Riding high on a wave of comps, revenue and net income increases, the company continues to pursue its quest for providing food with integrity.

Panera Bread FY 2009 net up 28%

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February 11, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported its company-owned same-store sales increased 7.4 percent for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 30, 2009.   Company-owned…

Einstein Bros. Bagels to offer free bagels

February 8, 2010

On the heels of its successful Bagel Bonanza, Einstein Bros. Bagels is again offering a delicious deal to its Facebook Fans. To celebrate National Bagel Day…

Einstein Bros. Bagels to offer free bagels

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February 8, 2010

On the heels of its successful Bagel Bonanza, Einstein Bros. Bagels is again offering a delicious deal to its Facebook Fans. To celebrate National Bagel Day…

Panera Bread, Pei Wei and Penn Station are top 10 in customer satisfaction

February 3, 2010

Regional limited-service brands such as Capriotti's, Panera Bread and Penn Station, continue to capture the highest customer satisfaction ratings, according to…

Panera Bread, Pei Wei and Penn Station are top 10 in customer satisfaction

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February 3, 2010

Regional limited-service brands such as Capriotti's, Panera Bread and Penn Station, continue to capture the highest customer satisfaction ratings, according to…

Taxing the industry

As the NRA calls for looser credit and better tax incentives in 2010, the breaks to be available this year are anybody's guess.

Taxing the industry

As the NRA calls for looser credit and better tax incentives in 2010, the breaks to be available this year are anybody's guess.

Zoës Kitchen implements Radiant Systems POS technology

February 1, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced a new agreement with Zoës Kitchen to install the Aloha Enterprise solution along with Radiant hardware in all current…

Legislative outlook: Health care reform

Executives and industry leaders keep a watchful eye on two health care reform bills that could change their operational landscape.

Zoës Kitchen implements Radiant Systems POS technology

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February 1, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced a new agreement with Zoës Kitchen to install the Aloha Enterprise solution along with Radiant hardware in all current…

Legislative outlook: Health care reform

Executives and industry leaders keep a watchful eye on two health care reform bills that could change their operational landscape.

Lime Fresh focused on growth in 2010

January 31, 2010

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is set to open five new locations this year, doubling its unit count.   Founded in 2004 by John Kunkel, 38, there are now five…

Spicy Pickle opens two Bread Garden Urban Cafes in Vancouver

January 31, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has opened two new Bread Garden Urban Cafes in downtown Vancouver, Canada, according to a release. The two new restaurants, along…

Lime Fresh focused on growth in 2010

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January 31, 2010

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is set to open five new locations this year, doubling its unit count.   Founded in 2004 by John Kunkel, 38, there are now five…

Spicy Pickle opens two Bread Garden Urban Cafes in Vancouver

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January 31, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has opened two new Bread Garden Urban Cafes in downtown Vancouver, Canada, according to a release. The two new restaurants, along…

Starbucks to accept Red Cross donations for Haiti relief

January 28, 2010

In response to the Haitian relief effort, Starbucks Corp. has committed support and funding to the growing international relief effort. Starting Jan. 29…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

Starbucks to accept Red Cross donations for Haiti relief

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January 28, 2010

In response to the Haitian relief effort, Starbucks Corp. has committed support and funding to the growing international relief effort. Starting Jan. 29…

NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

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January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…