Operations News & Media

Noodles plans IPO, taps Brinker vet for board

June 28, 2004

- Noodles & Co., owner of about 90 fast-casual noodle restaurants, confirmed published reports that an initial public offering is possible as early as next…

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Moe's moves north, signs deals for 19 units

June 14, 2004

Moe's Southwest Grill, operator and franchisor of a chain of 133 fast-casual restaurants, said it had signed several franchise deals to open its first…

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Restaurant prices might be going up

April 13, 2004

Restaurants across the nation are under intense pressure to raise menu prices as their supply costs soar - notably for chicken, the wholesale price of which…

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McDonald's to Sell Donatos

December 31, 2003

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:MCD - News) on Monday gave Wall Street its latest signal that it is sticking to the basics of selling hamburgers and fries, announcing…

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Fast-casual chains cook up consumer loyalty

September 29, 2003

A consumer research study on fast-food restaurants shows that the American public continues to be most satisfied with specialized regional chains, including…

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Wingstop honors chain-wide producers

July 28, 2003

#1 ranked chicken wing chain salutes top brand partners.

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To-Go is developing a new consumer culture.

July 23, 2003

Speed, quality and convenience all in one package.

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Technomic Information Services' public chain company restaurant report

July 22, 2003

Solid 2002 performance among 89 leading u.s. chain restaurant companies.

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QSR going head to head with Fast Casual

February 4, 2003

DENVER (Feb. 5)- If you stand in front of 550 Broadway at high noon any weekday, you'll see a major new dining phenomenon unfold. On foot and by car, in pairs…

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Florida plans bill to outlaw lawsuits blaming restaurants for obesity

January 26, 2003

January 27 2003, 7:01 PM EST ORLANDO-- Restaurants could not be held liable for consumers' health problems under proposed federal legislation meant to stop…

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