New hot sandwiches go beyond toasted

November 1, 2005

Hot Sandwich connoisseurs have gotten the cold shoulder for a long time. Everywhere they went "hot" always seemed to mean "toasted." That's all changed. Now…

What's cookin' at Papa John's?

November 1, 2005

Mmm, something smells good over at pizza maker Papa John's (Nasdaq: PZZA).

Zagat releases 2006 America's Top Restaurants Survey

October 27, 2005

Covering 1,352 Eateries in 41 Cities as Americans Dine Out and Spend More; East Coast Diners are the Best Tippers, Despite Myriad Complaints About Service…

They're Still Shopping

October 17, 2005

  S&P's Thomas Graves expects Americans to moderate their spending next year, but he still sees good bets among consumer discretionary stocks.

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.

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…

Curbside is catching on

November 28, 2004

Upscale restaurants say the take-it-out-to-your-car service is catching on.

Raving Brands bucking trend in Fast Casual segment

November 19, 2004

ATLANTA, Nov 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Raving Brands, a pacesetter of fast casual concepts, has a message for the food and beverage industry - "The demise…

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.

Restaurant prices might be going up

April 13, 2004

Restaurants across the nation are under intense pressure to raise menu prices as their supply costs soar - notably for chicken, the wholesale price of which…

Fast-casual chains cook up consumer loyalty

September 29, 2003

A consumer research study on fast-food restaurants shows that the American public continues to be most satisfied with specialized regional chains, including…

Technomic Information Services' public chain company restaurant report

July 22, 2003

Solid 2002 performance among 89 leading u.s. chain restaurant companies.  

Dixie® launches revolutionary packaging for takeout market

April 20, 2003

New To-Go Line Strives to 'Carry Out' Quality, Efficiency and Image.

QSR going head to head with Fast Casual

February 4, 2003

DENVER (Feb. 5)- If you stand in front of 550 Broadway at high noon any weekday, you'll see a major new dining phenomenon unfold. On foot and by car, in pairs…

Florida plans bill to outlaw lawsuits blaming restaurants for obesity

January 26, 2003

January 27 2003, 7:01 PM EST ORLANDO-- Restaurants could not be held liable for consumers' health problems under proposed federal legislation meant to stop…