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…

Green Mountain reports 3Q results

August 1, 2007

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced its fiscal third-quarter results for the 13 weeks ended June 30, 2007.   Net income for the…

Buffalo Wild Wings reports 8% comp increase

July 31, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Same-store sales at Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. have increased 8 percent at company-owned restaurants for the second quarter ended July 1. Comps at…

Chipotle net up 76 percent

July 31, 2007

DENVER — Same-store sales at company-owned Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. locations increased nearly 12 percent for the second quarter ended June 30, the company…

Jury finds against El Pollo Loco Inc. in trademark dispute

July 31, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Inc. announced Aug. 1 that a Laredo, Texas, jury has reached a verdict in a trademark lawsuit filed by El Pollo Loco-Mexico…

R&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners

July 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study.   In the study, more than…

Restaurant performance outlook rises in June

July 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a comprehensive index of restaurant activity, posted a moderate gain in…

Mr. Greek inks Tennessee development deal

July 30, 2007

ONTARIO, Canada — Mr. Greek has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop three restaurants to the Nashville area, the company announced.   The new…