Souplantation sued over E. coli, 15 people exposed

April 17, 2007

San Francisco Examiner: A 72-year-old woman who ate at a Lake Forest, Calif., Souplantation has sued the company, claiming it served contaminated food that…

Taco Del Mar opens 250th location

April 17, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar opened its 250th restaurant April 18 in Keizer, Oregon, franchised by Gwen Felkins under Oregon Master Developer Jeff Masterjohn. …

Macy's to intro quick-serve, cafe concepts at Florida malls

April 17, 2007

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Macy's department stores is introducing its own brand of quick-serve eateries and restaurants to Florida stores as a part of a…

No bonus for Panera CEO

April 16, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co.'s chief executive Ronald Shaich did not receive an annual cash incentive bonus for 2006, but he did give out…

Boudin SF: The evolution of a bakery

With fast casual Boudin SF, Forklift Brands looks to change the bakery experience.

Comps fall at Caribou Coffee

April 15, 2007

Reuters: Caribou Coffee Company Inc., said preliminary first-quarter same-store sales fell comps 1 percent from the prior year, due in part to winter storms.

Burgerville wins

April 15, 2007

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Cable television's Food Network has recognized Burgerville, part of The Holland Inc.'s restaurant group, with its "Better Burger" Award. …

Coffee roasters look to train baristas

April 15, 2007

The Courier-Journal: The number of coffee houses in the United States has nearly doubled in the past six years. According to the Specialty Coffee Association…

Qdoba looks to franchise growth

April 15, 2007

The Denver Post: Qdoba Mexican Grill is in the middle of an ambitious expansion that includes the opening of at least 80 restaurants in 2007. The company has…

Sales increase at Penn Station

April 15, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrated 34 consecutive months of increased average restaurant sales, for the period ended March 31.    "We are…

Gumbo a Go-Go changes name

April 15, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cajun and Creole fast casual eatery Gumbo A Go-Go has changed its name to J Gumbo's Down-Home Cajun Cooking to better reflect the…

Salads paying off for QSR operators

April 12, 2007

CHICAGO — Quick-service restaurants have been aggressively improving and promoting their salad offerings—and their efforts appear to be paying off, according…

NRA show to feature eco-friendly products

April 12, 2007

Attendees at the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have a special opportunity this year to look at ways of making their…

Firehouse names VP of finance and technology

April 11, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Vincent F. Burchianti has been named as vice president of finance and technology for Firehouse Restaurant Group, the parent company of…

Fuddruckers closes central Ohio locations

April 11, 2007

The Columbus Dispatch: Fuddruckers suddenly closed its four Columbus, Ohio, restaurants this week, leaving the central Ohio market for the second time in…

UPDATE: Focus welcomes Moe's to the family

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 11, 2007

Raving Brands bids adieu to its flagship Moe's Southwest Grill.

New World Restaurant Group plans to go public

April 10, 2007

GOLDEN, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group Inc. has filed a registration statement relating to a proposed public offering of up to $125 million of its common…

Starbucks Coffee Korea net drops

April 10, 2007

The Korea Times: Starbucks Corp. suffered its first drop in net profit last year in Korea due to increasing operating costs and contributions to society, the…

Focus Brands to Acquire Moe's

April 10, 2007

ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Focus Brands Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the fast-casual chain Moe's Southwest Grill from Atlanta-based Raving Brands. …

High time for tea

Flavors and brands bloom as beverage popularity grows.