Kahala Corp announces 20 unit agreement for Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill Restaurants

November 17, 2005

Kahala Corp (Pink Sheets: KAHL), a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor of eight quick service restaurant concepts totaling more than 1,000 locations and $45…

Panera Bread reports bakery-cafe sales increased

November 17, 2005

Panera Bread Reports System-Wide Comparable Bakery-Cafe Sales Increased 8.2% for the Four Weeks Ended November 1, 2005.

Starbucks turns red to signal the start of holiday season

November 12, 2005

For the numerous consumers who visit the fast casual coffee chain Starbucks, the red cup and the handcrafted holiday beverages found inside them symbolize the…

Diedrich Coffee announces its first drive-thru location

November 11, 2005

Located in Beautiful Dana Point, Diedrich's Newest Coffeehouse Features Relaxing Ocean-Breeze Setting or Easy Drive-Thru Convenience.

Buffalo Wild Wings to open 1st NY metro area restaurant

November 7, 2005

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, one of the top ten fastest-growing fast casual restaurant groups in the nation, will open its first New York metro area…

Economic Pressure on Dining: Fast Casual could fare well this holiday season and in 2006.

Anticipated pressures on Americans' discretionary dollars may yield a business boost to fast casual restaurant operators as winter approaches.

Hcareers Sponsors Career Fair at World's Largest Industry Trade Show

November 4, 2005

Dominant job board for the hospitality and restaurant industry asked to headline the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show's Career Fair for a second…

Red Robin Restaurants GE program to improve customer service

October 31, 2005

Six Sigma Tool Enhances Food Quality and Guest Service by Cutting Milkshake Wait Times in Half.

Food Metrics: The evolution of the fast service restaurant

From quick service to fast casual, the dining experience has come a long way    

Fast Tech: Time is Money

October 28, 2005

McAlister's Deli finds new way to cater to customers.

Branding: Asking questions is a great way to test your brand

by Janelle Barlow — President, TMI US

October 27, 2005

Do you know why people are coming back or not?    

Restaurant performance index declined in August

October 6, 2005

Due in large part to the dampening effect of two hurricanes and strong gas prices on operator optimism, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.

Ratings raised on casual eateries

September 23, 2005

A Raymond James analyst has raised his ratings Friday on a handful of casual restaurant chains because of their battered valuations, while warning that the…

Fast casual company announces restaurant closures due to Hurricane Rita

September 22, 2005

Landry's Restaurants, one of the nation's largest casual dining and entertainment companies, announced that 18 restaurants in Galveston County are closed as a…

BLUM Enterprises' new strategic partnership with Ruby Tuesday

September 18, 2005

BLUM Enterprises, LLC Focuses on Building Powerful Brands in the Restaurant Industry.

SERVICE: Motion studies

September 18, 2005

Servers who learn to consolidate their steps are typically the most efficient and productive and, ultimately, the best tipped.

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

Smart Card Alliance Announced the Formation of a Contactless Payments Council

August 29, 2005

New Smart Card Alliance Council Created to Inform Issuers, Merchants and Consumers About Benefits of Contactless Payments

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief: How You and Your Restaurant Can Help

August 29, 2005

American Red Cross offers ideas on how restaurants can make a difference.