Rubio's reports flat Q2 results

August 5, 2010

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year ended June 27, 2010.

Boloco parent completes private equity offering

August 4, 2010

Boloco's parent company, Stellar Restaurant Group Holdings LLC, has completed a $5.5 million equity offering, according to an SEC filing.

Qdoba comps increase in Q3

August 4, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Wednesday that its fiscal Q3 revenue finished ahead of estimates, at $523 million, but was still short of expectations and down…

Buffalo Wings & Rings selects MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution

August 3, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that 50-unit Buffalo Wings and…

Swipe-fee reform to change PIN debit transactions

How the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act can help restaurant operators save money.

Wagamama owners hint of possible sale

August 2, 2010

Several news reports out of Europe have indicated that the privaty-equity owners of Wagamama are looking to sell the company.

Jamba Inc. refranchises 13 Calif. locations

August 1, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of 13 restaurants in Santa Cruz, Temecula, and Chico/Redding, Calif., all of which were purchased by franchise operators with…

Panera Bread reports Q2 comps increase of 10%

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July 29, 2010

Panera Bread Company’s same-store sales increased 9.9 percent systemwide during the company’s second quarter ended June 29, 2010, thanks to a 10.1 percent…

Opinion: Why mobile coupons are not the answer

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Buffalo Wild Wings Q2 revenue rises 12 percent

July 28, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2010, beating Wall Street forecasts for the quarter.

Pei Wei comps increase 3 percent

July 28, 2010

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. has reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010.

FDA's Reportable Food Registry discusses first results

July 27, 2010

The FDA will hold a conference call with media to discuss the first seven months of operation of the Reportable Food Registry, the electronic portal required…

Are you ready for IRS audits?

By Richard Yelton

Fast Casual Executive Summit to shake up industry segment

July 26, 2010

With the theme of Shaken, Not Stirred, the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit has been designed to take restaurant-industry operators out of their comfort zones…

Chipotle Mexican Grill Q2 jumps up 20%

July 22, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Pizza Fusion shares stellar comps sales

July 21, 2010

Pizza Fusion has shown tremendous growth since its inception in 2006. While most restaurants have seen a downturn in same store sales, Pizza Fusion has…

Doing food safety 'til the cows come home

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

From the second I walked through the front entrance, I noticed a difference. Maybe it was the warm, sincere greeting at the front desk or the quick tour and…

5 keys to building a successful catering platform

Catering is more than another revenue stream; it’s a chance to build an entirely new retail channel for your restaurant.

McAlister’s Deli pairs with Monkey Media

July 20, 2010

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based operations solutions for the foodservice industry, has announced that McAlister's Deli has selected…

People - The threshold to success

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

As CEO of a predominately franchised chain of restaurants, I often challenge my team to examine the differences between the high and low restaurant sales…