Research & Markets intros 'fast casual in the U.S.' report

September 30, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Fast Casual Restaurants in the United States" to its offering.   The…

Restaurant Performance Index sees Aug. increase

September 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Caribou to raise prices

September 27, 2007

Triangle Business Journal (N.C.): Caribou Coffee Co. is raising the prices on its beverages by 2.5 percent. According to a report by Reuters, the company has…

Just Fresh opens planet-friendly prototype

September 26, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just Fresh has launched a new restaurant concept in Charlotte, N.C.   The 3,600-square-foot restaurant features at least 18 design details…

Zaxby's signs with MICROS

September 25, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md. — MICROS Systems Inc. has signed a deal with chicken-finger restaurant chain Zaxby's Franchising Inc. to provide point-of-sale technology for…

Summit reveals fast-casual growth potential

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 25, 2007

* Click here to view a slideshow of the 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit.     Fast-casual restaurants will generate $10 billion in restaurant sales in 2007…

Spicy Pickle commences public trading

September 23, 2007

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the commencement of public trading for its common stock on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board (OTC BB) quotation medium…

Famous Dave's enters agreement for Texas, Okla. locations

September 23, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Famous Dave's has announced that Famous Ventures LP has purchased the right to franchise nine Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que restaurants…

Cosi names James F. Hyatt president and CEO

September 19, 2007

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. has announced the appointment of James F. Hyatt as its president and chief executive officer.   Hyatt, 51, most recently was…

Firehouse Subs launches fire safety campaign

September 19, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is calling on the public during October to help improve the life-saving capabilities of…

Ken Green joins McAlister's as SVP of operations

September 16, 2007

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Ken Green has been named as senior vice president of operations for McAlister's Deli.   Green brings more than two decades of restaurant…

Starbucks launches Ramadan Frappuccino

September 13, 2007

Dubai City Guide: Starbucks outlets in the Middle East have introduced a Date Frappuccino in celebration of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The new menu…

Taco Del Mar to expand into New England

September 13, 2007

SEATTLE — New England-area Subway franchisee Brenda Bohinc has signed on to be a master developer with Mexican concept Taco Del Mar.   Bohinc's territory…

Cold Stone Creamery names new president

September 13, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery has named Dan Beem as president of the premium ice cream chain.   Beem has been with Cold Stone for four years. Prior…

Farmer Boys intros new chicken salads

September 12, 2007

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Beginning Sept. 17, Farmer Boys Restaurants will introduce three new made-to-order chicken salads.   The new chicken salads include the…

Judge strikes down NY calorie-counts rule, NRA reacts

September 11, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement in response to Tuesday's U.S. federal district court decision to strike down a…

Super Mex to focus growth in fast-casual segment

September 9, 2007

Orange County Register: Super Mex, a 13-unit Long Beach chain with a large presence in Orange County, said it plans to focus its future growth in the…

Einstein Bros., Noah's bring back fall flavors

September 9, 2007

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will bring back fall flavors in its Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels locations beginning Sept.

Schlotzsky's launches Italian-inspired LTO items

September 6, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Fast-casual deli chain Schlotzsky's is offering three Italian-inspired items for a limited time. New items include: Slicey Meatball…

Baskin-Robbins manager kills would-be robber

September 6, 2007

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia): The manager of a Baskin-Robbins store in South Richmond shot and killed a man who attempted to rob the store with a BB…