Starbucks goes Hollywood

January 11, 2006

Starbucks Entertainment announced a partnership with Lionsgate, in which Starbucks will participate in all aspects of the marketing and distribution of…

London's restaurant industry struggles

January 10, 2006

London Press: A shortage of skilled workers in London 's restaurant industry has new businesses resorting to drastic measures to attract staff. "It is very…

Breakfast battle

January 9, 2006

Forbes: Quick-service restaurant chains have long wanted to eat McDonald's lunch. Now they're gunning for its breakfast, too. After decades of overexpansion…

High energy costs will hurt restaurants

January 9, 2006

Dow Jones: Oil - the kind that's burned as fuel, not used for cooking or poured on a salad - will be a major ingredient in fourth-quarter restaurant earnings.

Restaurant stock looks tasty

January 8, 2006

Orlando Sentinel: Dining out is serious business. The nation's restaurants are in spirited competition to fulfill the growing demands of baby boomers in…

How to create a super brand

by Janelle Barlow — President, TMI US

Just about every new restaurant chain would love to become a super brand.

9-11 survivors open up restaurant

January 5, 2006

Employee survivors of "Windows On The World" atop the World Trade Center opened another restaurant Thursday. It's called Colors, and it's owned by the…

Darden Restaurants supports Best Aquaculture Practices standards

January 3, 2006

In a news release, Global Aquaculture Alliance announced that Darden Restaurants will adopt the alliance's Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standards. This…

Bennigan's Grill & Tavern celebrates 30th anniversary with St. Patrick's Day party

January 3, 2006

Bennigan's Grill & Tavern will celebrate its 30th anniversary by hosting the nation's largest St. Patrick's Day party in 2006, according to the company's…

New Orleans coffee house determined to keep grinding

January 3, 2006

PJ's Coffee, founded 27 years ago in New Orleans , kept its roasting facility operating through the hardships of the last three months with the help of an…

Fast Casual: A Year to Remember

From first to last quarter, 2005 was a growing year for the fast casual restaurant industry. In September, Raymond James analyst Bryan Elliot said dining out…

Chewing over the past year

January 2, 2006

USA TODAY: Interest in the low-carb Atkins diet waned, and a French woman turned the heads of American dieters. The Food Pyramid got new stripes. A…

More Wichita eateries snuff out smoking

January 2, 2006

Wichita Eagle: At least 300 of Wichita 's 1,700 restaurants are smoke-free, and restaurateurs say the number is growing. Chester 's Chophouse spent about…

How to Celebrate the New Year in Good Taste

January 2, 2006

San Diego Restaurant manager, Reggie Parks, promoted healthy a lifestyle for the new year. In a press release, the leader of Restaurant Soleil@k and ALTITUDE…

Can the Restaurant Save New Orleans?

December 28, 2005

Times-Picayune: While the surrounding neighborhood lurked in dark disrepair, the scene at Parkway Bakery & Tavern looked like the wedding party of a Mafia…

Dunkin' Donuts introduces Latte Lite

December 28, 2005

Just in time for New Year's resolutions, Dunkin' Donuts announced the latest addition to its espresso lineup with the introduction of Latte Lite. According to…

T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants Kick Off the New Year With Three Course Menu for $12.99

December 26, 2005

Fresh City launches new Know Your Food nutritional program

December 11, 2005

Fresh City, a pioneer in the fast casual dining, continues their commitment to challenge guests to "Live Life to the Freshest" with the launch of its new Know…

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October

November 29, 2005

Restaurant Industry outlook improved in October with solid gain in the restaurant performance index surge in restaurant operator optimism led to strongest…

Nutritional Institute announces all-natural brain boost

November 28, 2005

Brain Boost(TM), a natural product developed by the Nutritional Institute, offers more kick than artificial stimulants, without harsh "highs" and "lows."