Starbucks, Unilever ink ice cream deal

September 15, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. and Unilever have announced an exclusive licensing agreement for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Starbucks ice…

Kona Grill closes Fla. location

September 14, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kona Grill Inc. has announced that it has closed its restaurant in Naples, Fla., effective Sept. 13, 2008. The location opened in November…

Chipotle CEO addresses Q3 results

September 11, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced a preliminary view of third quarter results. Details for the full three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2008…

Camille's intros grilled chicken wrap

September 10, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the systemwide roll out of its Chicken Artichoke Grilled Hot Wrap as a limited time offering.   The wrap…

Ivar's to host 70-year celebration

September 10, 2008

SEATTLE — Ivar's seafood chain is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a host of special events Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 2008.   Ivar Haglund opened his first…

Taco Del Mar names new president

September 9, 2008

BlueMauMau: Taco Del Mar's co-founder has stepped down as the company's CEO and chairman. Kevin Hansen, chief operations officer, will lead the company in the…

Organic To Go intros seasonal catering menu

September 8, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Organic To Go has announced the launch of its new seasonal fall and winter catering menu. Created for groups of five to 1,000, the…

Raising Cane's reopens hurricane-struck units

September 7, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. — Raising Cane's, headquartered along the Gulf Coast, has reopened dozens of key locations impacted by Hurricane Gustav.   The 70-location…

Burgerville dubbed Portland's best burger

September 4, 2008

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has announced it has been selected "Best Burger" in Portland, Ore., by AOL City's Best users. Each year, the AOL City's Best…

Beautiful Brands launches new systemwide POS

September 4, 2008

TULSA, OKLA — Beautiful Brands International has announced its implementation of a new POS management system, Xpient's Enterprise Data Manager (EDM), for…

Jamba reports Q2 results for 2008

September 3, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has reported its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended July 15, 2008. The company's statements include the…

Restaurant industry performance still soft in July

September 1, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has announced that restaurant industry performance remained sluggish in July, as the association's…

Former Quiznos CEO looks to new turnaround venture

August 28, 2008

The Economist: Throughout his career, Greg Brenneman has gone looking for companies in need of help. This led him first to Bain, a consulting firm, and then in…

Marble Slab Creamery, Freshens open co-branded unit

August 28, 2008

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery and Freshëns Quality Brands have announced the opening of a co-branded store in Woodland Hills, Calif. The co-branded concept…

No raises for Starbucks' senior management team

August 27, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks Corp. will not be giving pay raises to its vice presidents or senior management this year, including CEO Howard Schultz…

Bread & Co. earns Inc. 5,000 ranking

August 25, 2008

NASHVILLE — Inc. magazine has ranked Nashville, Tenn.-based Bread & Co. as one of America's 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country.   This…

Pat & Oscar's relocates corporate HQ

August 25, 2008

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has relocated its corporate headquarters to Carlsbad, Calif., the company announced.    Previously…

Fast casual segment capable of sustaining growth

August 24, 2008

Panera Bread to change operations stratgy

August 24, 2008

Chicago Tribune: Panera Bread Co. is going to change its sales-growth strategy in an attempt to get more cash from each customer, rather than just attracting…

Bear Rock founder out as CEO

August 19, 2008

Triangle Business Journal: Gary Bryant, the founder and CEO of Bear Rock Cafe, has resigned as the company's chief executive officer. The company, which was…