Innovation in the name of charity

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What do the Love Kitchen, Panera Bread, and Cafe 180 all have in common? They provide affordable food to those who can’t regularly pay full price for a meal.

FastCasual.com releases Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual.com has released its sixth annual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, a ranking of the best fast casual concepts of 2010.

Field of Greens launches Mobibucks payment solution

March 16, 2011

Mobibucks, a leading provider of mobile commerce solutions to the restaurant industry, has announced that Florida-based Field of Greens, a custom salad and…

La Madeleine owner purchases Bruegger's

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 16, 2011

Rennes, France-based Le Duff group, owner and operator of 820 outlets including the Del Arte and Brioche Doree chains, has purchased the Burlington, Vt.-based…

CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible for restaurant-industry operators.

Zoës Kitchen promotes Kevin Miles to president

March 14, 2011

Zoës Kitchen has announced that Greg Dollarhyde, its current chairman and CEO, will return to his position as executive chairman following the appointment of…

Fast casual segment outperforms industry

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Visits to fast casual restaurants grew 17 percent throughout the last three years while the rest of the industry experienced its steepest traffic declines in…

Starbucks, Green Mountain solidify partnership

March 10, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. and Starbucks Corp. have finalized a deal that will increase Green Mountain's single-serve dominance.

Tavistock acquires E-Brands restaurants

March 9, 2011

San Francisco-based Tavistock Group has announced that it has acquired the multi-concept restaurant company that operates Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar…

Chipotle employees flee, citing impending INS audits

March 8, 2011

Audit notices submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, in regard to Chipotle’s hiring practices, have led to…

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes touts healthy family meals

March 8, 2011

Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes restaurants nationwide are making healthy eating a family effort this month. Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company of 11…

Maximizing Your RFID Investment

RFID technology has the potential to reshape supply chain management, but it can take professional guidance to reap those benefits.

Parents Magazine rates Jason’s Deli No. 1

March 6, 2011

Jason’s Deli has won the Best Restaurant Chain survey by Parents Magazine. The survey measures where families can get the most nutritious foods for the best…

Einstein Noah posts positive Q4 gains

March 3, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 28, 2010.

Balancing act: How to create a harmonious franchise system

When franchisees and franchisors communicate clearly disagreements can become meaningful.

Questions to Ask an Alarm Services Vendor

The lowest price isn’t always an indicator of the best value. Learn how restaurateurs can choose the right alarm system.

Bruegger’s announces Q4 results

March 2, 2011

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. has announced its continued sales growth during the fourth quarter ending Dec. 28, 2010. The 437-unit chain recognized sales of…

Einstein Noah to announce FY 2010 results

March 2, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results after the market close March 3…

Council of Chain Restaurants names new director

March 2, 2011

The National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR), a division of the National Retail Federation (NRF), has appointed Rob Green as its new executive director. A…

BUBBA Burger to make retail to restaurant transition

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

March 2, 2011

The burger retailer’s shift from grocery store-only to fast casual concept highlights a new trend for the restaurant industry.