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…

Wendy's CEO retires

April 17, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International chairman and chief executive Jack Schuessler announced his retirement April 17.   The company also said that it will…

The state of the London coffeehouse

Traditional cafés stave off Starbucks. In fact, Starbucks may have actually helped the once-dying London coffeehouse.

Camille's opens 100th store

April 13, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café will open its 100th café this month on Tulsa's historic and exclusive Cherry Street.   According to a news release…

Tossed announces franchising plans

April 12, 2006

NEW YORK — New York-based Tossed, a fast-casual salad concept, said it plans to open 200 restaurants within five years and has long-term potential for 1,00…

Organic foods surge through restaurants

April 11, 2006

  NEW YORK — A new study shows the use of organic foods is growing in the foodservice market.   According to "Organic on the Menu: Healthy Eating Trends in…

Caribou Coffee announce preliminary Q1 results

April 10, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee reported preliminary first quarter for period ended April 2. According to a news release, comparable coffeehouse net sales were…