Zoup! Is du jour

Who would have thought a fast-casual soup concept would be so successful?

Atlanta Bread opens full-service concept

July 12, 2006

SMYRNA, Ga. — Atlanta Bread Company recently opened its first full-service restaurant — Zaria Café and Bakery.   The first location opened in Vinings…

Defining fast casual

From décor to price points, we look at what makes this segment.

Beyond the four walls

Catering is a value-added service worth consideration.

Wingstop Q2 comps up 11.1%

July 9, 2006

DALLAS — James Flynn, Wingstop president and chief executive, said second-quarter comp-store sales increased 11.1 percent.   According to a news release…

Bruegger's celebrates 4th of July with Red, White and Blue Bagels Fundraiser

July 4, 2006

To celebrate the United States' independence, Bruegger's partnered with Operation Homefront to support deployed U.S. servicemen and women.   Bruegger's…

Panda Express opens first military location

June 29, 2006

Panda Express is celebrating the opening of their first military base location on July 5 at Edwards Air Force Base. In honor of both the opening and…

The Great Harvest family

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Breaking bread with genuine people.

Qdoba online contest pays off

June 27, 2006

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill said it received 1,000 nominations for its online "Who Do You Love?" promotion.   The promotion ran from March 7 to April 14 in…

Boston Market is changing

A few things are different for the chain that started the "home meal replacement" trend.

Japan to restart U.S. beef imports

June 21, 2006

HONG KONG — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said an agreement has been reached with Japan to restart U.S. beef exports, pending planned inspections of…

Black Gold

Push your profits by matching your premium food with a premium coffee

How much hotter can Chipotle get?

June 12, 2006

Forbes: Banc of America Securities maintained a "neutral" rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill but raised estimates and the price target based on strong…

The Bruegger's turnaround

The once fast-growing chain has learned slow-growth is better.

Glory Team introduces EATware

June 8, 2006

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Glory Team Industrial LLC introduced EATware, a line of environmentally friendly, high quality, single-use products for the foodservice…

Jack in the Box to hang on to Qdoba

June 7, 2006

The Motley Fool: The investment community has been speculating on whether Jack in the Box management had any plans on spinning off its faster-growing Qdoba…

Culver's boot camp

Not just anybody can join the Culver's family.

Knowing your customer

Before you start a marketing plan, you better know your target audience. It's not that difficult to conduct a demographics study.

Starbucks partners with NAACP

May 29, 2006

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company announced a five-year, $2.5 million commitment, through cash and in-kind donation, for the National Association for the…

Woman slams car into N.Y. Panera Bread

May 24, 2006

Capital News: An Albany, N.Y., woman hit a parked car and sent it through the plate glass window of a Panera Bread store. The restaurant did not have any…