Starbucks to sell oral history book

August 8, 2007

Forbes: A year after adding books to its entertainment lineup, Starbucks Corp. says it will begin to sell a collection of 50 stories in an oral history project…

Saladworks joins Extreme Makeover team

August 8, 2007

CONSHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks is volunteering to help give a local family a fresh start as part of the ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The fresh start…

Qdoba comps increase

August 7, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc.'s Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants increased 5 percent in the third quarter ended July 8.

What's eating casual dining?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The recent sale of Applebee's isn't so much about the proliferation of fast casuals as it is increasing costs.  

Chipotle CEO sells shares

August 5, 2007

Bruegger's comps increase 10.5 percent

August 2, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has reported that system-wide gross sales increased 10.5 percent for the second quarter ending July 10, 2007, up…

Panera comps on the rise

August 2, 2007

Forbes: Panera Bread Co. reported a same-store sales increase of 3.9 percent in July. For the four weeks ended July 24, 2007, same-store sales rose 4.4 percent…

Green Mountain reports 3Q results

August 1, 2007

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced its fiscal third-quarter results for the 13 weeks ended June 30, 2007.   Net income for the…

Buffalo Wild Wings reports 8% comp increase

July 31, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Same-store sales at Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. have increased 8 percent at company-owned restaurants for the second quarter ended July 1. Comps at…

Chipotle net up 76 percent

July 31, 2007

DENVER — Same-store sales at company-owned Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. locations increased nearly 12 percent for the second quarter ended June 30, the company…

Jury finds against El Pollo Loco Inc. in trademark dispute

July 31, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Inc. announced Aug. 1 that a Laredo, Texas, jury has reached a verdict in a trademark lawsuit filed by El Pollo Loco-Mexico…

R&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners

July 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study.   In the study, more than…

Restaurant performance outlook rises in June

July 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a comprehensive index of restaurant activity, posted a moderate gain in…

Mr. Greek inks Tennessee development deal

July 30, 2007

ONTARIO, Canada — Mr. Greek has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop three restaurants to the Nashville area, the company announced.   The new…

Au Bon Pain puts focus on health, nutrition

July 29, 2007

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has announced the 100-percent elimination of trans fats from its menu items, and the launch of a new Web site that provides in-depth…

Dave Matthews Band latest on Starbucks roster

July 29, 2007

SEATTLE — The new Dave Matthews Band CD, "Live Trax," will be available at company-operated Starbucks locations in the United States and Canada beginning July…

Starbucks relocates Indianapolis flagship

July 26, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company will open its new Indianapolis flagship coffeehouse at the relocated Mid-America office Aug. 2. The new store is adjacent…

NASDAQ, NRA to host food- and restaurant-industry forum

July 26, 2007

NEW YORK — The NASDAQ Stock Market will host a food- and restaurant-industry forum Aug. 1, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to discuss the state of the…

Pat & Oscar's goes organic

July 25, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants is offering its first-ever organic menu choices, including an Organic Spinach Leaf Salad and organic side dishes on…

HMSHost completes Salt Lake City airport upgrade

July 25, 2007

BETHESDA, Md. — HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, announced today the completion of more than $4 million in renovations at…