Johnnie's Dog House to offer franchise opportunities

August 27, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Todd S. Chusid, founder and CEO of Johnnie's Dog House, has announced plans to franchise the eatery in an effort to become a nationally…

Meals by mobile

August 26, 2007

The growing popularity of text messaging.

City Wok expands to N.C.

August 22, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — City Wok, a southern California-based fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain, announced that it has signed a multi-unit franchise…

Organic to Go receives Organic Excellence award

August 22, 2007

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — Organic To Go announced it was recently presented with the Organic Excellence award during the Nutrition Business Journal's 200…

Hormel Foods acquires Burke Corp.

August 22, 2007

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corp. has announced it has purchased privately held Burke Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of pizza toppings and other fully…

Pat & Oscar's, San Diego Chargers partner

August 20, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's restaurant chain has partnered with the San Diego Chargers to bring the restaurant's menu offerings to fans during home games…

A capstone of collaboration

August 16, 2007

The 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit aims for atmosphere of sharing.

Red Robin appoints Pattye Moore to board of directors

August 15, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE , Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the appointment of Pattye L. Moore to the company's board of directors effective…

Michel Sohrabi named Hypercom VP

August 15, 2007

PHOENIX — Michel Sohrabi has been appointed to the newly created post of vice president of marketing and business development at Hypercom EMEA.   Sohrabi will…

Organic to Go net loss widens

August 14, 2007

SEATTLE — Organic To Go reported its financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2007.   Revenues for the quarter increased…

Quiznos, TSFA president settle lawsuit

August 14, 2007

Blue Mau Mau: Quiznos Subs and franchisor Chris Bray, president of the Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, have settled their drawn-out lawsuit. As part of…

National class-action suit filed against Quiznos

August 14, 2007

DENVER — A class-action lawsuit was filed against Quiznos Sub Aug. 14 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.   The lawsuit was filed on…

That's a wrap

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Sandwich wraps present an easy option when looking to expand your menu.

Starbucks to sell oral history book

August 8, 2007

Forbes: A year after adding books to its entertainment lineup, Starbucks Corp. says it will begin to sell a collection of 50 stories in an oral history project…

Saladworks joins Extreme Makeover team

August 8, 2007

CONSHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks is volunteering to help give a local family a fresh start as part of the ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The fresh start…

Qdoba comps increase

August 7, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Comparable-store sales at Jack in the Box Inc.'s Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants increased 5 percent in the third quarter ended July 8.

What's eating casual dining?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The recent sale of Applebee's isn't so much about the proliferation of fast casuals as it is increasing costs.  

Chipotle CEO sells shares

August 5, 2007

Bruegger's comps increase 10.5 percent

August 2, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has reported that system-wide gross sales increased 10.5 percent for the second quarter ending July 10, 2007, up…

Panera comps on the rise

August 2, 2007

Forbes: Panera Bread Co. reported a same-store sales increase of 3.9 percent in July. For the four weeks ended July 24, 2007, same-store sales rose 4.4 percent…