Moe's Southwest Grill names two new executives

October 24, 2011

Moe's Southwest Grill has added two executives to its leadership team with the objective of growing the brand to 850 locations by 2015.

Technomic creates insights group to keep up with fast casual growth

October 24, 2011

As a follow-up to its Foodservice Planning Program study of the fast casual segment, presented to suppliers in January 2012, Technomic is launching a new Fast…

Ignite launches web-based local marketing solution

October 24, 2011

Ignite Local Marketing today launched the Ignite Engine, a Web-based toolkit that educates and empowers store managers of quick-service and fast casual…

Exploring the role food plays in patient health

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The gap between food science and medical science presents a huge healthcare and business development opportunity.

Muscle Maker Grill joins Restaurant.com program

October 23, 2011

Restaurant.com has added 10 new chain partners to its program, including fast casual Muscle Maker Grill.

Buffalo Wild Wings Q3 net earnings up big

October 23, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 25, 2011. Highlights for the third quarter versus the same period a year…

Proceeds from MonkeyMedia Software catering 'how to' to benefit Share Our Strength

October 20, 2011

A new book is now available to help multi-unit restaurant chains understand what it takes to develop a successful catering platform. Erle Dardick, the founder…

La Madeleine commits to $100,000 Susan G. Komen for the Cure donation

October 20, 2011

To further demonstrate its support for fellow Dallas-based Susan G. Komen for the Cure, la Madeleine Country French Cafe has recommitted to the fight against…

NRA names Christopher Melchert senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance

October 20, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has announced the addition of Christopher Melchert as senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a new position…

Chipotle Mexican Grill 3Q revenue up 24%

October 20, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its third quarter, ended Sept. 30, 2011. Highlights for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to…

Togo's uses 'edgy' commerical to launch pork sandwich

October 18, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches has launched a new commercial as part of its "Better than a Breadwich" campaign that supports its new BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich.

Is there a right way to lead? Part II

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Over the course of my 37 year career in the restaurant industry, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership positions at all organizational levels, from…

Itty bitty is now a biggie

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…

Go with the flow

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

A client who recently read a very powerful white paper written by Greg Collins and Cal Popken asked me to explain the term 'Tributary Supply Chain.'

Wingstop to test sports-themed restaurant

A second location may be in the works.

Technomic develops newsletter for international growth markets

October 13, 2011

Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…

People Report names Best Practices finalists

October 12, 2011

People Report and sister company Black Box Intelligence have announced the finalists for the 2011 Best Practices awards to be presented Nov. 3 at the annual…

Panera may be restarting buybacks

October 12, 2011

Shares of Panera Bread rose nearly 4 percent earlier this week, and an analyst told the Associated Press that the company may start buying back its own stock.

Seeding a Market: QSRs Support Franchisee Growth in New Markets

QSRs are laying the foundation for future franchise expansion by launching company-owned stores in new markets.

Starbucks partnering with community organizations

October 10, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company is launching a new community model in the neighborhoods of Harlem, New York and Crenshaw, Los Angeles, where community organizations…