Forbes takes 10-year look at Panera Bread

October 20, 2010

Ten years almost to the month, Forbes has profiled Panera Bread and its fearless leader, Ron Shaich.

Boston Market takes system revamp to Houston, Cleveland, Tampa

October 19, 2010

Boston Market has announced its new service standards, design and menu updates next will roll out into the Houston, Cleveland and Tampa markets.

Spicy Pickle provides franchise update

October 17, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. (SPFI) has reported on its outlook for the remainder of 2010 and through 2011.

Mooyah selects Wireless Ronin for digital signage solution

October 13, 2010

Minneapolis-based Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. has been selected by Mooyah Burgers & Fries to provide the Frisco-based burger chain with an in-store…

Boston Market to implement successful test overhaul in San Francisco stores

October 11, 2010

As part of Boston Market's 25th anniversary celebration, the restaurant has announced the San Francisco-area launch of a nationwide rollout of experiential…

Newk's Express Café chooses Hot Schedules for labor management

October 5, 2010

HotSchedules has signed a deal with Newk's Express Café to provide labor management solutions to all 27 Newk's locations. The deal was signed after a…

Boston Market rebrand gets systemwide boost

October 4, 2010

In the wake of an overall company transition, Boston Market has announced the launch of a nationwide rollout of upgrades and new menu items created to…

Wingstop reaches 29 consecutive quarters of comps growth

October 3, 2010

Wingstop has announced its same-store sales for the third quarter are up 1.9 percent over the same period last year and 1.7 percent for the year to date. That…

Krystal to develop fast casual concept

September 28, 2010

An article in the Atlanta Business Journal claims quick-service burger chain Krystal is developing a fast casual concept, the K Cafe.

Johnny Rockets, Halsted Street Deli unveil co-branded fast casual restaurant

September 21, 2010

In a first-ever merger for both brands, Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli have opened two combined restaurants in downtown Chicago. The restaurants are…

Beautiful Brands names leading development agent for Midwest Camille’s

September 19, 2010

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has named Jason Lowman as lead development agent for Camille’s Sidewalk Café in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa…

Jimmy John's employees stage massive protest

September 19, 2010

Jimmy John's employees in Minneapolis have picketed the store in an effort to receive increased wages and better labor practices.

OTC Stock Review issues UFood Restaurant Group report

September 15, 2010

OTC Stock Review has initiated coverage on UFood Restaurant Group Inc., franchisor and operator of UFood Grill.

Panera Bread selects TMx Enterprise labor management solution

September 12, 2010

TimeManagement Corporation has signed an agreement with Panera Bread to license the TMx Enterprise 5 solution, a labor scheduling software product, after a…

Starbucks to drop tall orders from drive-thru

September 9, 2010

In an attempt to prepare for mandatory calorie postings, Starbucks Corp. has made the decision to drop its smallest drink from drive-thru menus, as reported by…

Fast Casual Executive Summit to address new operating landscape

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 8, 2010

It has taken the fast casual segment more than 20 years to establish itself as a restaurant category leader. Now that it has, operators are continuing to…

McAlister's Deli names new president/CEO

September 8, 2010

After announcing the pending departure of former CEO Phil Friedman in July, McAlister's Deli has ended its search for a new president. The company has named…

Chipotle to present at Merrill Lynch investment conference

September 7, 2010

Representatives from Chipotle Mexican Grill will present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference.

Spicy Pickle Q2 revenue drops slightly

September 2, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Cafe brands, has reported its results for the second quarter…

Seattle’s Best hits goal of 30,000 points of distribution

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September 2, 2010

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has reached a major milestone in the strategic plan it outlined earlier this year, achieving its goal of…