High-tech runner-up: Panera Bread

September 22, 2005

Which company claims to host to the largest free public Wi-Fi network in the country? It's not Starbucks, whose T-Mobile HotSpots aren't free. Rather, it's…

Quiznos' New Cabo Chicken Sub Keeps the Fresh Taste of Summer Alive

September 18, 2005

To help its summer-loving customers overcome the post-Labor Day blues, Quiznos announced the arrival of a little taste of summer -- its all-new Cabo(TM…

Sub and Wrap Restaurants in The U.S Growth Has Risen by 70% since 1999

September 8, 2005

In real terms, the sandwich, subs and wraps market has grown 70% since 1999, or from $9.9 billion to an estimated $16.8 billion in 1999-2004.

Flavorful Chicken Dishes Take Wing at Friendly's

August 21, 2005

From August 29 through October 30, Friendly's offers chicken lovers five special reasons to dine out, with an expanded menu of chicken dishes in flavors…

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part IV

August 19, 2005

Leveraging Your Product Mix

Marketing Your Restaurant: Part III

by Paul Barron — EVP, NWA

August 17, 2005

Making the Media work for your restaurant

Chick -N- Grill takes major strides

August 15, 2005

Chick -N- Grill Takes Major Strides Toward Becoming the Number One Choice for Great-Tasting and Healthy Food.

Lenny's Subs plan 80 store expansion in Texas

June 25, 2005

The sub market is heating up in the southwest much like what the burrito business has been doing over the past five years. Fast casual operations have realized…

Panera Rising

February 16, 2005

Fourth-quarter profit at Panera increased 35% to $14 million, or $0.45 per share. Sales also increased 35%, to $130.1 million.

Trade group: Restaurant operators increasingly optimistic

December 29, 2004

Last Update: 11:26 AM ET Dec. 30, 2004 NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- McDonald's, Starbucks and Yum Brands are expected to post strong gains in December same-store…

New Menus Causing Calorie Sticker Shock

December 20, 2004

For the past year, many of the nation's chain restaurants have trumpeted their efforts to give consumers helpful details about the food they serve - from…

OPA: Online Most Favored of All Media Demographics

November 20, 2004

The Online Publishers Association (OPA), in conjunction with Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc., released their Generational Media Study today, finding the…

Technomic Annual Report shows strong performance among Top 500 Restaurants

October 27, 2004

The 500 largest U.S. chain restaurant companies grew sales 5.6 percent in 2003 with U.S. systemwide sales reaching $173 billion, according to foodservice…

Battle for dieters' attention just beginning according to latest IRI research

August 29, 2004

Despite Recent Media Claims That Carb-Cutting is Declining, Store Sales Trends Show Growth; Naturally Low-Carb Products Achieving Largest Gains.

Schlotzsky's seeks chapter 11 protection to assist in reorganization

August 2, 2004

Company Announces Additional Reduction in Force.  

Panera Bread signs agreements for development of 27 Bakery-Cafes

July 20, 2004

Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) announced today agreements for the development of 27 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in Colorado, Georgia and South Carolina.

SIVA enters into agreement to buy Progressive

July 19, 2004

Deal Will Put SIVA in Top Tier of Restaurant Software Suppliers.

Captain D's announces opening of four new locations

July 19, 2004

Pace of current development will leave chain at threshold of 600 units by year's end.

Jason's Deli takes new technology direction with SIVA

July 19, 2004

Restaurant Operator Implements POS on Linux.  

Schlotzsky's replaces Chief Executive

June 16, 2004

June 17, 2004- After a year plus of struggles, Schlotzsky's board of directors removed the senior management of the company and elected a new interim chief…