Beautiful Brands sets record in 2012 first quarter

June 3, 2012

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has reported record franchise unit sales and store openings of its franchised brands for the first quarter of 2012. This…

Wyatt Hurt joins MOOYAH team as senior director, operations

June 3, 2012

MOOYAH Burgers Fries & Shakes has announced that it has hired Wyatt Hurt to leads its operational team.

Penn Station franchisees victims of data breach

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 3, 2012

Penn Station, Inc. and some of its franchisees have learned of unauthorized access to credit and debit card information in certain franchisee-owned Penn…

CEO: Pie Five will 'change the way people think of pizza'

Pizza Inn's sister concept celebrates first anniversary as part of the growing fast casual space.

Restaurants serve up a path to success — Part 1

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Have you taken a look at the 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast? If you don't have a copy, you'll want to get one. If you have a copy and haven't read it…

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Dickey's Barbecue to launch diversity program

May 31, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue is introducing a new program aimed at increasing opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. 

Blair Taylor named Starbucks chief community officer

May 31, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that it has appointed Blair Taylor as chief community officer. Taylor currently serves as president and CEO of the Los…

NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

Five Guys Arkansas deploys MobileCamViewer

May 30, 2012

The director of surveillance operations at several Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in Arkansas has deployed the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance app…

Caribou Coffee reaches global expansion milestone

May 30, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in…

A case for growing catering revenue

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Years ago, I enjoyed watching old episodes of “Perry Mason.” The drama that occurred in his courtroom really taught me that life is short and often there is a…

Chipotle makes $10,000 donation to California State Parks Foundation

May 29, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate $100,000 to support the California State Parks Foundation’s (CSPF) fundraising efforts following a $22 million budget cut to…

Eat or be eaten: Three steps to restaurant nirvana

To have a concept that resonates with customers, every aspect of its development must come together to create a clear, concise experience.

Pat & Oscar's rebrand: Name, locations changed

May 28, 2012

Nine former Pat & Oscar's restaurants in San Diego and Orange counties are getting a brand-new look, feel, menu and name: "O's American Kitchen."

Panda Express extends evening hours

May 28, 2012

To celebrate its extended evening summer hours, participating Panda Express street locations are giving away a free single serving of Orange Chicken on June …

Majority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test

May 25, 2012

Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a…

Buffalo Wild Wings gives local students scholarship funds

May 24, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings recently awarded its inaugural scholarships at the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation (HMEF) Scholarship Luncheon, which recognizes…

Restaurants to add 450,000 summer jobs

May 24, 2012

Restaurants are expected to add 450,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2012 employment level, according to National Restaurant…

Webinar: Food Safety is a Winnable War: Strategies for Risk Mitigation

Food Safety is described as a “Winnable Battle” by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Foodborne diseases affect tens of millions of people and…