Baja Fresh intros new dessert items

July 4, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the addition of two new trans-fat free dessert items, the Churro and the Aztec Chocolate Chip…

Pei Wei comps increase 1 percent

July 4, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. July 5 reported consolidated revenues of $267.4 million for the second quarter ended July 1, 2007, compared…

Zoup opens second Pennsylvania location

July 4, 2007

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Zoup! Fresh Soup Company has announced the grand opening of its second Pennsylvania store.   Located at the Glen Eagle Shopping Center in…

Panera reports 28 percent revenue increase

July 4, 2007

St. Louis — Panera Bread Company July 5 reported that revenue increased 28 percent to $253 million for the second quarter ended June 26, 2007, up from $19…

Fast casuals expand outside the box

Restaurants bank on unconventional locations to boost brand awareness.

David Boatright joins McAlister's Deli

July 2, 2007

 RIDGELAND, Miss. — David Boatright has been named as McAlister's Deli new vice president of franchise sales.   With his new position at McAlister's Deli…

First Coney Beach opens in Tulsa

July 1, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Coney Beach, a retro, beach-inspired, gourmet hot dog and hamburger restaurant and the third fast-casual concept from Beautiful Brands…

Restaurant Performance Index holds steady

July 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Sweetgreen opens first Georgetown location

July 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Greens Restaurant Group LLC, a new enterprise founded by four Georgetown, Washington, D.C., grads, announced the opening of their first…

Dagwoods plans Atlanta expansion

June 28, 2007

ATLANTA — Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes, a fast-casual sandwich concept inspired by the  'Blondie' comic strip character Dagwood Bumstead, have announced…

Atlanta Bread Co. adds cheesecake flavors

June 28, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — This summer season, Atlanta Bread Company has included some of its own unique flavorings to their list of cheesecake offerings. New…

Paradise Bakery plans expansion push

June 28, 2007

Arizona Republic: Paradise Bakery & Cafe said June 27 that it plans to nearly double the number of its restaurants by the end of 2008. The move comes seven…

Daphne's Greek Cafe to open 75th location

June 27, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Cafe has announced the upcoming opening of its 75th restaurant, to be located in Tustin, Calif.   In celebration of the grand…

Taco Del Mar signs deal with satellite radio

June 27, 2007

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Taco Del Mar has selected Applied Media Technologies Corporation to provide in-store music and commercial sound equipment for its…

Burke launches sliced meatballs

June 27, 2007

Nevada, Iowa — Burke Corporation, provider of fully cooked meat products, is launching a sliced version of its authentic tasting, traditional Italian-style…

Penn Station to add 5 Columbus locations

June 27, 2007

Cincinnati — Penn Station East Coast Subs has finalized expansion plans for 5 additional locations in the Columbus, Ohio, area, the company announced.   Penn…

NRA reacts to failed immigration bill

June 27, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — The National Restaurant Association today expressed extreme disappointment in the Senate's failure to continue consideration of…

BBQ carves industry niche

Barbecue chains work to gain mainstream appeal. 

Organic To Go receives equity commitment

June 26, 2007

SEATTLE — Fast casual organic restaurant Organic To Go has received a $6.35 million equity commitment from institutional investors to help fund expansion for…

uWink files for stock offering

June 26, 2007

LOS ANGELES — Restaurant concept uWink Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed offering of up to…