Calif. signs calorie count law

September 30, 2008

The Washington Post: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill Tuesday requiring chain restaurants with 20 or more locations to put calorie counts…

From single-unit success to multiunit growth

The decision to develop a multiunit franchise may give an owner more control.

Uncertain economy dampens industry outlook

September 29, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance remained soft in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…

Mystery Shopping Study ranks best wait times

September 28, 2008

DALLAS — The Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) has released a survey that offers some insight into one key component of customer service: wait…

Quiznos appoints Clyde Rucker executive VP, CFO

September 25, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced that Clyde Rucker has been named to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Prior to this…

Buffalo Wild Wings completes restaurant acquisition

September 24, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the completion of the $23 million asset acquisition of nine Buffalo Wild Wings franchised restaurants in…

Denny's tests fast casual concept

September 23, 2008

Franchise Update: Denny's has developed a fast casual concept as part of its strategy to reinvigorate the chain. The company is testing three Fresh Express…

Raising Cane's to move staff to Dallas

September 22, 2008

New Orleans Times-Picayune: Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is moving the bulk of its administrative functions from Baton Rouge, La., to Dallas, the company…

China Starbucks pull milk

September 18, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks stores in China have stopped serving milk from a particular supplier due to the threat of contamination. Several infants…

NRA, Gerson Lehrman Group partner for food safety conference

September 18, 2008

NEW YORK — Gerson Lehrman Group and the National Restaurant Association have announced a new alliance designed to strengthen the access to food safety and…

Panera earnings on track

September 16, 2008

Associated Press: Shares of Panera Bread Co. rose $1.45, or 3.1 percent, to end at $49. Panera stock bucked the overall market and rose Monday after the…

Starbucks, Unilever ink ice cream deal

September 15, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. and Unilever have announced an exclusive licensing agreement for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Starbucks ice…

Kona Grill closes Fla. location

September 14, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kona Grill Inc. has announced that it has closed its restaurant in Naples, Fla., effective Sept. 13, 2008. The location opened in November…

Chipotle CEO addresses Q3 results

September 11, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced a preliminary view of third quarter results. Details for the full three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2008…

Camille's intros grilled chicken wrap

September 10, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the systemwide roll out of its Chicken Artichoke Grilled Hot Wrap as a limited time offering.   The wrap…

Ivar's to host 70-year celebration

September 10, 2008

SEATTLE — Ivar's seafood chain is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a host of special events Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 2008.   Ivar Haglund opened his first…

Taco Del Mar names new president

September 9, 2008

BlueMauMau: Taco Del Mar's co-founder has stepped down as the company's CEO and chairman. Kevin Hansen, chief operations officer, will lead the company in the…

Organic To Go intros seasonal catering menu

September 8, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Organic To Go has announced the launch of its new seasonal fall and winter catering menu. Created for groups of five to 1,000, the…

Raising Cane's reopens hurricane-struck units

September 7, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. — Raising Cane's, headquartered along the Gulf Coast, has reopened dozens of key locations impacted by Hurricane Gustav.   The 70-location…

Burgerville dubbed Portland's best burger

September 4, 2008

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has announced it has been selected "Best Burger" in Portland, Ore., by AOL City's Best users. Each year, the AOL City's Best…