Chipotle triples profit for Q1

May 8, 2006

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported a substantially profitable first quarter.   Net income for the quarter was $8 million up from $2.6 million in…

Einstein Bros. serves pink bagels for Mother's Day

May 8, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels is celebrating Mother's Day by joining forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help raise funds for…

Panera April sales up 2.8%

May 7, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co.'s reported an increase of 2.8 percent for system-wide same-store sales for the four weeks ended April 25.   Same-store sales at…

To wine or not to wine

Serving wine may be a venture worth looking into. Several fast casuals are boosting dinner sales with the alcoholic beverage.

Rubio's revenue rises but profit falls in Q1

May 3, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants posted modest first-quarter earnings for the 12-week period ended March 26.    Comparable-store sales increased 0.…

Starbucks Q2 profit rises 27%

May 3, 2006

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. reported its second-quarter profit rose 27 percent. According to a news release, there was a brisk customer demand for its coffee…

Restaurants shut down because of rallies

May 2, 2006

ChristianPost.com: As U.S. citizens protest the current immigration policy, foodservice companies are taking a hit. Immigration rallies shut down 29 branches…

Camille's helps Children Hunger Alliance

May 1, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Camille's Sidewalk Café, a Tulsa, Okla., has recently joined forces with Ohio's Children's Hunger Alliance (CHA), a non-profit organization…

Chipotle will rework cost structure

April 30, 2006

MarketWatch: Chipotle Mexican Grill, for eight years under the auspices and guiding arches of McDonald's Corp., is bracing itself for life alone. Oak Brook…

There's more to salad than just lettuce

Panera Bread, Einstein Bagel Bros. and Atlanta Bread serve salad, so do Fazoli's, McAlister's and Schlotzsky's. Casual-dining restaurants serve up $8-$1…

PJ's Coffee brings out the Praline

April 27, 2006

ATLANTA – PJ's Coffee announced its new spring flavored coffee, Praline, to pay tribute to a famous Southern confection. Exclusive to this season, PJ's…

Anti-Spam Your Restaurant

April 27, 2006

New messaging security systems combat disruptive and unwanted emails.

Internet Security

April 27, 2006

Keep your restaurant information safe by securing communications and data transfer.

Going Mobile: Wireless POS & Payment Options

April 26, 2006

Have your restaurant increase throughput & bring the most effective payment to all points of service.

Contactless Payment... The Future or Now?

April 26, 2006

No more handing over the plastic.  Contactless payment options create a new and very effective way to increase revenue and bust the lines.

Modern Technology teams up with Back Office Systems

April 26, 2006

Reduce your workforce and lower operational costs by implementing new technology to your existing back office system.

Rubio's settles class-action lawsuit

April 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. settled a class-action suit that alleged the fast-casual chain violated truth-in-advertising laws by claiming…

Selecting a restaurant consultant

The right consultant can improve your restaurant, but the wrong one can cost you money.   

Jimmy Johns opens 10 stores in a month

April 19, 2006

CHAMPAGNE, Ill. — Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops opened its newest location in Las Vegas April 20. The store opening is the restaurants 10th since March…

Boston Market runs Mother's Day promotion, fundraiser

April 18, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market said its celebrating Mother's Day by supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A news release said the restaurant…