Einstein Noah shares to start at $19

May 23, 2007

Reuters: Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. on May 18 said it expects its public offering of 5 million shares to be priced between $19 and $21 a share…

Cosi director sells more shares

May 23, 2007

Associated Press: William D. Forrest, a director of restaurant chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according…

Menu trends main focus at NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 23, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot, What's…

Quiznos announces new EVP

May 22, 2007

DENVER — Clyde Rucker will join the Quiznos executive team as the company's executive vice president and chief administrative officer, effective May 29. …

Caribou Coffee receives Corporate Green Globe Award

May 22, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. was recognized by the Rainforest Alliance for its socially responsible business practices.

Atlanta Bread Co. adds salad, sandwich, pizza

May 21, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — From now through mid-July, Atlanta Bread Co. will feature several new items on its menu.   New items available include:   · Bistro Chicken…

Firehouse Subs intros sweet & spicy meatball sandwich

May 21, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs announced May 21 that it will offer a new Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub for a limited time beginning in June. The sub will…

Concordia launches new beverage-system line

May 21, 2007

CHICAGO — Concordia Coffee Systems Inc. has announced its launch of the next generation of integrated beverage systems, the IBS6.    On exhibit at the…

Restaurants target real estate for growth

The focus turns to real estate as restaurants look for prime profits.

NRA show highlights beverage trends

May 20, 2007

CHICAGO — The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featured several educational…

DTT announces 20,000th surveillance solution sold

May 20, 2007

CHICAGO — DTT Surveillance, provider of integrated surveillance technology to the restaurant industry, announced that the total number of U.S. fast-food and…

Cold Stone launches integrated ad campaign

May 20, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery will launch its first national integrated advertising campaign on May 21. The Love It Love It campaign asks ice cream…

SP Holding changes name

May 20, 2007

SEATTLE — SP Holding Corporation announced today that the company has changed its name to Organic To Go Food Corporation. With the name change, the company's…

NRA to form environmental-initiative task force

May 20, 2007

Washington, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association announced today that it is forming a new Board of Directors task force to take the lead on implementing…

NRA show kicks off in Chicago

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2007

After a slow attendee start at this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, things were in full swing Saturday afternoon as show…

Buffalo Wild Wings to acquire Las Vegas restaurants

May 19, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. plans to acquire the assets of nine Buffalo Wild Wings franchised restaurants in the Las Vegas area including one unit…

Buffalo Wild Wings to acquire Las Vegas restaurants

May 17, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced a right of first refusal to acquire the assets of nine Buffalo Wild Wings franchised restaurants in the Las…

Kahala Cold Stone buys Blimpie

May 17, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Cold Stone on May 17, announced that its subsidiary has completed the purchase of all Blimpie assets, including all Blimpie…

Camille's founder named 2007 entrepreneurial person of the year

May 17, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — David Rutkauskas, founder, president and chief executive of Beautiful Brands International, the Tulsa-based parent of Camille's Sidewalk Café…

The NRA show Top 10

May 17, 2007

United States Sen. Fred Thompson is set to Keynote the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 19-22, at McCormick Place in…