Rubio's to announce Q2 results

July 28, 2009

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. will hold a conference call Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 28. The company…

Fungus hits tomato crops in Northeast

July 28, 2009

A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…

Starbucks to match employee 401(k) contributions

July 27, 2009

Starbucks will match employee contributions to the Future Roast 401(k) Savings Plan for the 2009 plan year, CEO Howard Schultz said in a memo.   In December…

Fast casuals, overpopulation to blame for casual dining downfall

July 27, 2009

An article in the Orlando Sentinel has identified several reasons behind the decline of casual-dining restaurants.   In addition to the popularity of fast…

Fast Casual Summit to tackle industry challenges

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Fast Casual Executive Summit speakers include Au Bon Pain CEO Sue Morelli and the CEO of Red Mango.

Einstein Noah sets Q2 release date

July 23, 2009

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its second quarter 2009 financial results after the market close Aug. 6. A conference call will follow at …

Chipotle reports 14% revenue increase

July 22, 2009

While same-store sales for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s second quarter grew a slight 1.7 percent, the company has reported a 14 percent increase in revenue. …

Pei Wei comps flat for second quarter

July 22, 2009

Same-store sales at Pei Wei Asian Diner declined 0.1 percent for the 13 weeks ended June 28, according to parent company P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. The dip…

Red Mango to launch probiotic iced teas

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 21, 2009

Through its Facebook page, Red Mango has announced the introduction of its exclusive line of all-natural probiotic iced teas, to be offered beginning July 2…

Starbucks earnings rise above expectations

July 21, 2009

Starbucks Corp.'s third quarter earnings were reported at slightly above Wall Street estimates, according to an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For…

Protecting delivery with auto insurance

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Delivery insurance is one area where restaurant operators frequently try to save money, but just one accident can prove catastrophic.

Baja Fresh opens 6th franchised unit, shifts strategic gears

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 20, 2009

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill continues to push its franchise development with the opening of a location inside California's Hilton Anaheim. The location marks the…

Spicy Pickle updates operations outlook

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 20, 2009

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has updated its financial and franchise outlook for 2009 that includes the signing of a 10-unit development deal for the Houston…

Raising Cane's conducts operations, menu assessment

July 19, 2009

DALLAS — Raising Cane's has announced it retained Synergy Restaurant Consultants for a restaurant operations assessment and menu development initiative, in…

NRA names educational foundation director

July 16, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Barbara Sido as its executive director, the organization has…

McAlister's Deli focuses on Central Ohio growth

July 16, 2009

The Columbus Dispatch: McAlister's Deli has announced plans to build at least 10 locations in central Ohio by 2012. The chain, based in Ridgeland, Miss.…

Einstein Bros. opens Maryland location

July 16, 2009

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Einstein Bros. Bagels has announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in College Park, Md., with an unprecedented…

Teen arrested, charged for Starbucks explosion

July 15, 2009

NY1: A Manhattan teenager was charged Wednesday in connection with the Memorial Day explosion outside a Starbucks on the Upper East Side.   Police Commissioner…

Panera Bread to release Q2 earnings July 28

July 14, 2009

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. will report its second quarter earnings after the market close July 28.   The company will discuss its second quarter results in a…

Red Mango gives master license agreement to Sodexo Inc.

July 14, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has awarded a master license agreement to Sodexo Inc. that will open an undisclosed number of Red Mango stores in Sodexo-managed locations…