Panera Bread selects TMx Enterprise labor management solution

September 12, 2010

TimeManagement Corporation has signed an agreement with Panera Bread to license the TMx Enterprise 5 solution, a labor scheduling software product, after a…

Starbucks to drop tall orders from drive-thru

September 9, 2010

In an attempt to prepare for mandatory calorie postings, Starbucks Corp. has made the decision to drop its smallest drink from drive-thru menus, as reported by…

Fast Casual Executive Summit to address new operating landscape

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 8, 2010

It has taken the fast casual segment more than 20 years to establish itself as a restaurant category leader. Now that it has, operators are continuing to…

McAlister's Deli names new president/CEO

September 8, 2010

After announcing the pending departure of former CEO Phil Friedman in July, McAlister's Deli has ended its search for a new president. The company has named…

Chipotle to present at Merrill Lynch investment conference

September 7, 2010

Representatives from Chipotle Mexican Grill will present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference.

Spicy Pickle Q2 revenue drops slightly

September 2, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Cafe brands, has reported its results for the second quarter…

Seattle’s Best hits goal of 30,000 points of distribution

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September 2, 2010

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has reached a major milestone in the strategic plan it outlined earlier this year, achieving its goal of…

Bruegger’s sales up 2.5% to $58.7 million

August 31, 2010

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. has reported positive sales growth during the second quarter ending July 13, 2010, with a 2.5 percent sales increase to $58.…

Restaurant industry recovery stalled in July

Like a flight out of a stormy harbor, the restaurant industry's performance hit a string of jarring turbulence last month. The National Restaurant…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill continues expansion push

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August 29, 2010

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has opened its newest location in Denver's University Hills area, marking the chain's 11th location. The new Garbanzo restaurant…

Rubio's closes merger to go private

August 25, 2010

Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. has closed its merger with a Mill Road Capital, L.P. subsidiary to officially make the company private.

Could rice prices rise?

August 23, 2010

Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, has reported a rise in China's wholesale food prices. The news is troubling for the foodservice…

Vermont mobile burger joint franchises

August 22, 2010

ZooHoo’s Eatery, a Wilmington, Vt.-based mobile food concept, recently completed both its grand opening and franchise development program. Now the company…

Most Toilets Flush in E Flat

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

This was the statement my son greeted me with as I came home from work one Friday afternoon. Most dads would expect a familiar word like “Hello” or the ever…

Greatness: Accelerating the recovery, Part I

How to ascertain the greatness of your organization by comparing your actions now against the essential elements of economic recovery.

The Popeye principle (or, "I am what I am.")

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

While it's understandable that brands evolve, concept evolution has to make sense.

Daphne's Greek Cafe finalizes sale, launches new menu items

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August 16, 2010

Daphne’s Greek Cafe has announced the completion of its sale to Wreath Equity LLC, which purchased Daphne’s Greek Cafe on Aug. 6, 2010. That same day, William…

Will PeopleMatter change the future of HR tech?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A pending software launch could change how restaurant operators interface with the employee management cycle.

A glance in the rearview mirror

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

I apologize in advance for stating the obvious: The recession has taken a toll on the restaurant industry.  Industry traffic is down; the majority of chains…

Einstein Noah sees slight Q2 dip

August 8, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operator of the under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported…