Panera Bread opens second Panera Cares cafe

November 22, 2010

The Panera Bread Foundation has opened its second non-profit community cafe – called Panera Cares – in Dearborn, Mich. The company also announced plans to open…

Spicy Pickle focuses on turnaround

November 15, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., the operator and franchisor of Spicy Pickle and BG Urban Cafe Canadian brands, has announced results for its third quarter and…

Chicago solidifies NRA show through 2016

November 15, 2010

The National Restaurant Association will continue to hold its annual NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer event in the…

UFood Grill shareholder letter highlights milestones

November 10, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. chairman and CEO George A. Naddaff has sent a letter to shareholders highlighting the restaurant chain's milestones and…

Starbucks' changing corporate culture

November 10, 2010

A new article by Reuters has questioned the new corporate culture of Starbucks and its impact on store-level employees.

Bruegger’s releases Q3 financial results

November 8, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced continued sales growth during its third quarter ended October 5, 2010, in addition to same-store sales increases.

Einstein Noah earnings flat, franchise revenues up 12%

November 4, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2010.

California Tortilla reports 14 percent comps increase

November 3, 2010

California Tortilla has a 14.35 percent increase in its October 2010 same-store sales, marking the restaurant chain's eighth consecutive month of sales gains.

Chipotle’s founder explores Asian segment

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 3, 2010

A small team from Chipotle Mexican Grill, led by founder, chairman and co-CEO Steve Ells, is working on an Asian restaurant concept set to follow the Chipotle…

Jamba Juice nearing refranchise completion

November 2, 2010

Jamba Juice has signed a purchase agreement for 15 stores in Denver with existing multiunit franchise operators Scott Maltz, David Wagonfeld and Larry Kaufman.

Restaurant performance outlook posts modest improvement

October 28, 2010

Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, as well as growing optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant…

Pei Wei Asian Diner reports flat Q3 comps, traffic

October 27, 2010

P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2010.

Buffalo Wild Wings flies above analyst expectations

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 26, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2010, that have risen above analyst expectations of 43 cents…

UFood Restaurant Group submits Franchise Registry application

October 26, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has submitted an application for listing on the Franchise Registry with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Franchise…

Panera Bread Q3 earnings build on leading edge

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 26, 2010

Panera Bread's systemwide same-store sales for the company's third quarter, ended Sept. 28, have increased 6.9 percent. Company-owned comps increased 5.…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group set to release Q3 results

October 24, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its third quarter 2010 financial results after the market close Nov. 4. A conference…

Chipotle earnings bring the heat

October 21, 2010

???Chipotle's third quarter 2010 earnings continue to add fire to the already hot restaurant chain.

Healthy Fast Food closes secondary offering

October 21, 2010

Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafes, has announced that it has closed its…

Wingstop names David Vernon VP of Franchise Sales

October 20, 2010

Wingstop has named franchise development veteran David Vernon its vice president of franchise sales to support the concept's rapid expansion. In his role…

Cosi Inc. reports positive comps growth in Q3 2010

October 20, 2010

Cosi Inc. has reported a systemwide same-store increase of 5.2 percent for the company's third quarter ended Sept. 27. The increase was partially driven by a…