Operations News
Burger industry posts solid gains in 2009
October 7, 2009
Domestic sales for the limited-service hamburger industry grew by a healthy 4.1 percent in 2008 to $64 billion, outperforming the total limited-service…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings to webcast Q3 earnings results
October 6, 2009
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2009 results Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
read nowStarbucks CEO discusses business strategy in video interview
October 6, 2009
Business journalist Jill Bennett interviews Howard Schultz, chairman, president and CEO of Starbucks Coffee, to discuss the company's industry, strategy…
read nowShane's Rib Shack to run holiday ham promotion
October 5, 2009
Shane's Rib Shack is adding hams to the menu this holiday season to help its customers prepare a delicious meal at home for friends and family. For each…
read nowEinstein Noah to open first San Antonio location
October 5, 2009
Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a franchise agreement with Charles Loflin, a San Antonio entrepreneur, to open seven franchise locations in the area. Loflin…
read nowNew Quiznos loan to aid franchise owners
October 1, 2009
Quiznos has announced The New Quiznos (TNQ), a comprehensive guest experience remodel and brand update planned for stores systemwide. The chain also launched…
read nowTossed intros Thai Lettuce Wraps
September 30, 2009
Tossed, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based chain specializing in made-to-order green-leaf salads, has introduced Thai Lettuce Wraps, crisp iceberg lettuce cups…
read nowRestaurant performance down again for August
September 29, 2009
Restaurant industry performance softened in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a modest decline…
read nowMama Fu's Asian House sees revenues increase, costs drop
September 29, 2009
In the 17 months since Murphy Adams Restaurant Group purchased the Mama Fu's Asian House concept, the company has been able to lower total turnkey startup…
read nowStarbucks delivers instant coffee nationwide
September 28, 2009
Eight months after launching its Via instant coffee line in Seattle and Chicago, Starbucks Corp. has announced the product's nationwide rollout. The launch…
read nowTaco Del Mar names new CFO
September 24, 2009
Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has appointed Rick Braa as the company's new chief financial officer. Braa comes to Taco Del Mar with an extensive career in…
read nowSmashburger franchise deal focuses on airport locations
September 22, 2009
Smashburger has announced its partnership with PhaseNext Hospitality — a minority- and woman-owned multi-concept franchise operator focusing on non-traditional…
read nowRumbi Island Grill makes California debut
September 16, 2009
Rumbi Island Grill opened its first California location this week in Mission Viejo, according to a story in the Orange County Register. The company has…
read nowAu Bon Pain deals with recession through strategic revision
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
September 14, 2009
Au Bon Pain revised its brand mission and essence in order to cope with the economic recession that caused restaurants across the industry to revise their…
read nowBaja Fresh CEO acquires Canyons Burger
September 14, 2009
Growth Concepts, an Orange County, Calif.-based restaurant investment group led by Baja Fresh CEO David Kim, has acquired Atlanta-based Canyons Burger Co. …
read nowNew NRA partnership encourages restaurants to reduce food waste
September 14, 2009
The National Restaurant Association is strengthening its support of food-donation programs with a new partnership with the Food Donation Connection (FDC), an…
read nowFast casual riding high despite recession
September 13, 2009
Sales in the fast casual segment are projected to top $20 billion this year, according to a story in the Dallas Morning News. That's a gain of 25 percent. …
read nowPremium burgers satisfy consumer cravings for more value, Technomic finds
September 13, 2009
Consumers are relying on restaurants to provide value in hamburgers through premiumization. According to a new report from foodservice industry consultant…
read nowNational Restaurant Association names new board officers
September 13, 2009
The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of its new officers during the association's September board meeting in the nation's capital. …
read nowDean Lindsay delivers Fast Casual Summit keynote
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
September 13, 2009
The Fast Casual Executive Summit got its official start today at the Hotel Palomar in Dallas. The Summit, being held Sept. 14-15, launched with a luncheon…
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