USDA projects temporary rise in chicken prices

February 27, 2012

A shortage of poultry is expected to drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report…

Burger 21 signs first franchise deal

February 27, 2012

Burger 21 has sold its first-ever franchises with two deals signed for a total of three units in the Orlando, Fla., market. As the company kick-starts its…

Could your restaurant survive a 15% decrease in business?

by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies

The question we field more than any other when talking to small merchants is, “Who is making me become PCI compliant?” The answer is too complicated to simply…

Cosi Inc. regains Nasdaq listing compliance

February 23, 2012

Così Inc. has announced that it has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Standards by curing the company's bid price and Market Value of Listed…

Caribou Coffee posts strong Q4 gains

February 23, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 for the period ending Jan. 1, and confirmed fiscal year…

Jack in the Box profit falls on refranchising efforts

February 23, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $12 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended Jan. 22, compared with net earnings of $32.…

NRA, NRAEF elect new board members

February 23, 2012

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have elected new officers to their board of…

CherryBerry builds on growth momentum

February 22, 2012

CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar will soon be opening its doors in Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado and Iowa, based on a newly signed master franchise agreement…

FREEBIRDS marks first locale in San Francisco Bay

February 22, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced that it will open its first Bay Area location in Foster City, Calif., on Feb. 29. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give the…

Cleveland next landing pad for Mama Fu's

February 22, 2012

With 13 existing locations and up to eight new store openings in the next 12 months, Mama Fu’s has increased the number of restaurants it has in various stages…

NRA: Fast casual operators optimistic about 2012 sales gains

Total restaurant industry sales will reach a record high of $632 billion in 2012, a 3.5 percent increase over 2011.

Quiznos shakes up board to help reinvigorate the brand

February 22, 2012

Denver-based Quiznos has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its board of managers.

NRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship

February 22, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…

Courting new trials

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Let’s talk for a minute about new trial. No, not the court kind, but the kind that every restaurant wants … new consumers trying out your restaurant for the…

Costa Vida reports strong unit growth in 2011

February 21, 2012

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has reported a 74 percent unit growth increase for 2011.

Charley's Rolls out beer battered fish sandwich

February 21, 2012

Charley’s Grilled Subs is giving customers a reason to look forward to Lent this year by unveiling a freshly prepared Crispy Beer Battered Fish Sandwich.

Quiznos debuts in North India this week

February 21, 2012

Quiznos' first outlet in North India opens Wednesday in New Delhi.

Cousins Subs renews focus on products, growth and marketing

February 21, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs is marking its 40th anniversary with new initiatives that focus on its products, franchise growth and marketing investments.

Jimmy John's drops sprouts from menu

February 20, 2012

The Jimmy John's restaurant chain is permanently dropping sprouts from its menu after a five-state string of e. coli outbreaks. The outbreaks were the fifth…

California legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools

February 20, 2012

California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…