Restaurant industry continues growth

March 30, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained solid in February, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Panda Express considers new service models

March 30, 2006

No one has to tell Panda Express that Asian food is growing in popularity. With more than 800 locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan…

First Watch expands in Florida

March 29, 2006

BRADENTON, Fla. — First Watch Restaurants Inc. entered the southeast Florida market with its new Plantation location March 27.    First Watch serves…

BLIMPIE celebrates 42nd anniversary

March 29, 2006

ATLANTA — To celebrate its 42nd anniversary, BLIMPIE is featuring "Hot Classic" subs for April.   According to a news release, the Hot Classics line-up…

BBC interviews QSRweb.com and FastCasual.com

March 29, 2006

After McDonald's closed more than a dozen stores in London, the BBC interviewed QSRweb.com and Fast Casual Magazine editor Fred Minnick. He discussed…

Video: Generation Y workforce

March 29, 2006

Bahama Breeze treats Generation Y workers. This year, Bahama Breeze restaurants sent top employees from each of its 32 restaurants to Puerto Rico as a reward…

Allure introduces new generic digital menu boards

March 27, 2006

ATLANTA — Allure Digital Media has introduced a new Digital Menu Board Solution consisting of three individual 42-inch plasma screens, all networked to…

The Pita Pit chooses Radiant Systems

March 27, 2006

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. announced The Pita Pit has selected the Aloha QuickService point-of-sale (POS) system.   "The Aloha QuickService POS enables…

El Pollo Loco parent late filing annual report

March 27, 2006

IRVINE, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., reported preliminary results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec.

NRA Show to feature 200 international exhibitors

March 26, 2006

CHICAGO — The 2006 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Show, held May 20-23 in Chicago, is a global marketplace where products from…

Blogs surface in fast casual

Consumers are writing about your operation. The Burrito Blog writes: "My biggest complaint about Baja is their pre-fabricated menu items."

Consumers prefer gift cards

March 21, 2006

CHICAGO—Consumer use of restaurant gift cards is growing steadily, according to restaurant research firm, Technomic.   According to a news release, 35 percent…

Taco Del Mar inks Southern Cal. deal

March 21, 2006

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar said it's signed a deal with Ranbir Singh of Kirpal Group to sell franchises and develop up to 40 franchises in San Bernardino and…

Quiznos sells stake to J.P. Morgan

March 20, 2006

DENVER — Quiznos Master LLC, the operator or franchisor of more than 4,500 Quiznos Sub locations worldwide, said Monday that J.P. Morgan Partners LLC would…

Boston Market to give away 4,000 dinners for Daylight Savings

March 16, 2006

INDIANAPOLIS— Boston Market restaurants will give away more than 4,000 free rotisserie chicken lunches April 2.  According to a news release, nine Indianapolis…

First Watch Restaurants expand to Cleveland

March 12, 2006

BRADENTON, Fla.—Specializing in unique breakfast, brunch and lunch dining, First Watch Restaurants Inc. is entering the Cleveland market. The…

Alterra Coffee owns Milwaukee

Alterra Coffee has created a cult-like following within the large Midwestern town.

Randy Moss joins Inta Juice

March 12, 2006

BATON ROUGE, La. — Inta Juice announced Randy Moss's increased involvement as an owner of Inta Juice stores. Moss, NFL player and Inta Juice executive, will…

Chef Bruno partners with Tri-Star Systems

March 8, 2006

MIAMI—Tri-Star Systems, creator of QSR Chick-N-Grill, announced Chef Bruno has joined the company to develop and franchise a new family-friendly Italian…

NRA: 30 months of consecutive growth

February 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to improve in January, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…