Qdoba units, comps increase in Q1

February 23, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba, reported its first quarter earnings for fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 23.

Green Mountain Coffee appoints VP of HR

February 22, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. has appointed Linda Kazanova as vice president and chief human resources officer effective immediately.

Panera Bread settles lawsuit for $5.75M

February 22, 2011

Panera Bread Co. has agreed to pay $5.75 million to shareholders who alleged the chain misled investors about the success of its Crispani pizza. The company…

NRA urges Congress to lower swipe fees

February 17, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee this week, urging them to support full and…

S.M.A.R.T. Restaurant Group to deploy MonkeyMedia Software

February 15, 2011

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced that S.M.A.R.T.

Phil Friedman joins Brandstand Group as vice chair

February 14, 2011

Former McAlister’s Deli president and CEO Philip Friedman has been named vice chairman of the Board of Directors at Brandstand Group, a restaurant brand…

BBI co-brands Smallcakes, FreshBerry

February 14, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has launched its first ever co-branded store in Jenks, Okla., combining Smallcakes Cupcakery with FreshBerry’s lineup of frozen…

Jamba Juice partners with SYGMA Alliance

February 13, 2011

Jamba Inc. and national foodservice distribution SYGMA, have announced their plans to form a supply chain distribution alliance. The proposed alliance will…

Women make restaurant ownership gains

February 13, 2011

New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women.

Einstein Noah preps for earnings call

February 10, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results after the market closes Feb. 24.

NRA show will embrace innovation

February 10, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is seeking innovative food and beverage products that have made a significant impact on the industry, and will recognize…

Smashburger heads to Brooklyn

February 10, 2011

The New York City borough of Brooklyn will get its first of three planned Smashburgers in May. Franchisee Jim Denburg will open the outlet in the Fort Greene…

Chipotle earnings: Recession, what recession?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

Caribou Coffee announces earnings call

February 9, 2011

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. will release financial results for its fourth quarter after the market closes Feb. 23. Management will host a conference call at…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens Traverse City unit

February 9, 2011

One of Michigan's most popular tourist destinations just opened its first Buffalo Wild Wings unit. The restaurant, located in Traverse City, is operated by…

Buffalo Wild Wings revenue up 13%

February 8, 2011

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Chipotle hiring practices under microscope

February 7, 2011

Executives at Chipotle Mexican Grill are facing more inquiries by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in regard to the chain's hiring practices.

Troy Aikman joins Wingstop board

February 3, 2011

Roark Capital Group announced that Troy Aikman has joined the Wingstop board of directors. He has been the company’s national spokesman since 2003. 

America’s Next Great Restaurant to focus on fast casual

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 1, 2011

NBC will debut a new show March 6 called “America’s Next Great Restaurant,” that will put Steve Ells, Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone and Lorena Garcia in the…

Togo’s promotes Susan Koch to VP, Finance

January 31, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches has named Susan Koch its vice president of finance. Koch has been with Togo’s since August 1997 in various capacities and her preceding title…