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5 technologies you should be using
February 3, 2009
There is no shortage of innovative foodservice technologies — but you have to know they exist
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Meal deals gain fast casual presence
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
While QSR's tout $1 menus, fast casuals are defining their own version of value.
read nowColumnist names Denver's best fast casuals
February 1, 2009
Westword: A columnist for Denver's alternative publication, Westword, has named the city's six best fast casual restaurants. The list was created after article…
read nowNRA: Restaurant industry outlook continues to soften
January 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in December, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla to donate 400 pounds of rice and beans
January 28, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will donate more than 400 pounds of rice and beans to So Others Might Eat (SOME) and the DC Central Kitchen after…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings Inc. to conduct earnings webcast
January 27, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that the company will conduct a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2008 results Feb. 11 at …
read nowChipotle to announce Q4, year-end results
January 27, 2009
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results Feb. 1…
read nowLicensing key for Einstein Noah growth in '09
January 26, 2009
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. is sticking to plans to grow mostly by adding licensed locations in 2009 as diners eat out less and…
read nowCosi revenues, comps continue to decline
January 26, 2009
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Systemwide comparable restaurant sales for Cosi Inc. restaurants in operation for more than 15 months fell 6.9 percent in the company's 200…
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Pat & Oscar's under new ownership
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
President, EVP lead management buyout of the 19-unit San-Diego-based chain.
read nowStarbucks execs not eligible for pay increases
January 22, 2009
The Seattle Times: Starbucks' top four executives will not be given raises this year, the company said in a securities filing Thursday. Additionally, most of…
read nowSandella's to open in N.C.
January 20, 2009
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has signed a deal slated to bring two units to Cary and Durham, N.C., the first of which is expected to open…
read nowNRA Show 2009 outlines educational offerings
January 18, 2009
CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19, 2009, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature more than 6…
read nowMama Fu's franchisees head to trial
January 15, 2009
BlueMauMau: Twenty-nine franchisee-plaintiffs will go to trial Feb. 17 against Raving Brands executives Martin Sprock and Daryl Dollinger. According to an…
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Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie sold
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Raving Brands has sold two of its five concepts, the company has announced.
read nowWingstop breaks 2008 store-openings record
January 14, 2009
DALLAS — Wingstop president and CEO James A. Flynn has announced that the chain opened a record 71 stores during 2008, bringing the total number of units to…
read nowKeith Kinsey named to Noodles & Company board
January 12, 2009
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has announced the addition of Keith Kinsey to its board of directors. Kinsey currently serves as chief financial…
read nowQuiznos new ad campaign touts lower prices
January 12, 2009
DENVER — Quiznos launched a new ad campaign Jan. 11, touting lower prices, including 20 subs that are now under $5.
read nowStarbucks, McDonald's targets of boycotts
January 12, 2009
BNET: Worldwide protests of recent Israeli actions against the Gaza Strip include boycotts, often targeting U.S. food corporations that are perceived to be…
read nowPollo Tropical comps take a Q4 dip
January 12, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported comparable restaurant sales were up 0.5 percent at its Taco…
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