Wingstop hits one-billion mark

June 11, 2007

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced that it has served one-billion chicken wings to customers spanning 27 states.   "We know that both customers and critics have…

Jamba Inc. reports Q1 results

June 11, 2007

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc., parent company of Jamba Juice, reported June 11 financial results for the fiscal first quarter, ended May 1, 2007. …

Potbelly teams with Starbucks

June 11, 2007

Chicago Business: Potbelly Sandwich Works will begin selling Starbucks coffee at 15 of its 150 stores next week, the company announced. Starbucks founder…

Bruegger's celebrates summer with free coffee

June 11, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Bruegger's bakery in Tallahassee, Fla., will transform into a winter wonderland June 21, the first day of summer. Guests are invited for…

Fazoli's owners unveil changes

June 10, 2007

Kentucky Herald-Leader: Sun Capital Partners, which bought Italian fast-casual chain Fazoli's eight moths ago, is working to put the chain back on a growth…

Chipotle sponsors great burrito hunt

June 10, 2007

Daily Herald (Naperville, Ill.): Chipotle Mexican Grill has sponsered a Great Burrito Hunt in Naperville, Ill.   Thirty fake Chipotle burritos have been hidden…

Green Tango to offer franchise opportunities

June 10, 2007

DURHAM, N.C. — Durham, N.C.-based Green Tango Fresh Chopped Salads has announced that franchise opportunities are now available. Green Tango serves fresh…

Einstein Noah sets common-stock price

June 10, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. announced the pricing of a public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its common stock at $18.00 per share. …

uWink signs first franchise agreement

June 10, 2007

LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc. has entered into an area-development agreement with OCC Partners, LLC, for up to three franchised uWink restaurants in Miami-Dade…

Florida fast casual opens second location

June 7, 2007

WELLINGTON, Fla. — Jupiter, Fla.-based Pyrogrill will open its second company-owned location in Wellington, Fla., in mid-July.   Same-store sales at the…

SCA Tissue receives environmental award

June 7, 2007

NEENAH, Wis. — SCA, the global parent of SCA Tissue North America, has been ranked as the second most environmentally-friendly company in the world.   The…

Panera cuts comp target for May

June 6, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. cut its systemwide same-store sales target for the second quarter to a range of 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent from…

Drawing them to dinner

Business during the dinner daypart is perking up with dinner-specific entrees.

Doggy treats

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

June 6, 2007

Man's best friend can be a boon to fast casual restaurants seeking an edge.

Soups On!

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 6, 2007

Long a supporting player, the hearty favorite is ready for its close-up.

Panera stock continues decline

June 5, 2007

Associated Press: Stocks fell for a second straight session Wednesday as U.S. investors' uneasiness about interest rates grew after a rate hike in Europe.   In…

Penn Station set for Nashville expansion

June 5, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed an area-development initiative for the greater Nashville area.   "When we look at population…

Caribou CEO spills coffehouse beans

June 5, 2007

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: When Michael Coles took the lead at Caribou Coffee, his first action was to close stores. Just in metro Atlanta, he and his team…

WingStreet asks customer to 'wing it'

June 4, 2007

DALLAS — WingStreet has announced its "Wing it to Buffalo" sweepstakes.   Customers can enter the contest between now and July 22 by completing an online entry…

Technomic reports strong organic, natural food trends

June 4, 2007

CHICAGO — A recent Technomic study of organic and natural foods sold in the foodservice channel found solid growth potential. Annual sales of organic and…