Einstein Bagels overhauls menu

March 27, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Just in time for spring, the menu at Einstein Bros. Bagels is blossoming with new flavor combinations and meal choices that'll make the warming…

Blogs surface in fast casual

Consumers are writing about your operation. The Burrito Blog writes: "My biggest complaint about Baja is their pre-fabricated menu items."

Jersey Mike's selects InfoSoft Technologies

March 22, 2006

Jersey Mike's Subs has announced the planned installation of InfoPOS software in all 340 of its U.S. stores.   According to InfoSoft Technologies officials…

Quiznos sells stake to J.P. Morgan

March 20, 2006

DENVER — Quiznos Master LLC, the operator or franchisor of more than 4,500 Quiznos Sub locations worldwide, said Monday that J.P. Morgan Partners LLC would…

Wall Street Journal recognizes Panera Bread's stock performance

March 19, 2006

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The Wall Street Journal included Panera Bread to its 2006 'Shareholder Scoreboard.' Across the 1,000 largest companies evaluated, Panera was…

Cosi reports $6 million fourth-quarter net loss

March 15, 2006

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. reported Wednesday evening a fourth-quarter net loss of $6.04 million compared with a net loss of $6.58 million during the same…

Mr. Pita grows in Detroit

March 13, 2006

The Detroit News: For the past year, select Mr. Pita locations have sold their wares to Metro Detroit offices, businesses and factories from the Pita Wagon, a…

First Watch Restaurants expand to Cleveland

March 12, 2006

BRADENTON, Fla.—Specializing in unique breakfast, brunch and lunch dining, First Watch Restaurants Inc. is entering the Cleveland market. The…

Teens foil sandwich store robbery

March 12, 2006

Seattle Post Intelligencer: Even with a string of armed robberies under his belt, a would-be robber wound up captured after a group of teens tackled him when…

Alterra Coffee owns Milwaukee

Alterra Coffee has created a cult-like following within the large Midwestern town.

Bruegger's assists Feed the Children

March 9, 2006

BURLINGTON, Vt. — With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner and the luck of the Irish in the air, Bruegger's bakeries nationwide are gearing up for their…

Panera system-wide sales up 7.9%

March 8, 2006

ST LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. reported Wednesday its system-wide bakery-café sales increased 7.9 percent for the five weeks ended Feb. 28.   The St.

Atlanta Bread sues former head chef

March 6, 2006

Associated Press: Atlanta Bread Company International Inc. has sued its former head chef, claiming he stole the menu and store designs for a new restaurant…

Experts create the first virtual brand

Camp Out Grill is not real. For now, it's a virtual brand.

NRA: 30 months of consecutive growth

February 28, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to improve in January, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…

Arby's adds all-natural to menu

February 27, 2006

ATLANTA —Arby's restaurants announced the rollout of all-natural chicken menu items, according to a news release.    Arby's menu items featuring Arby's…

Chipotle's IPO success influences fast-casual growth

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Fast-casual restaurants as a whole are racking up impressive numbers, but are they enough to sustain Wall Street's appetite?

Quiznos introduces prime rib sub

February 26, 2006

DENVER— Quiznos introduced the prime rib sandwich Feb. 27. According to a news release, the sandwich features a double portion of tender prime rib, piled high…

Quiznos faces class-action lawsuits

February 23, 2006

The Denver Post: Denver-based Quiznos is facing a pair of proposed class-action lawsuits over delays in getting locations approved for its franchisees. …

Success story: Camille's Sidewalk Café

February 22, 2006

How many people can say they work in peace and harmony with their spouse day in and day out? In the restaurant business, where stress and "Type A…