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Cosi ready for 2007
December 26, 2006
Chicago Tribune: Despite its struggles over the years, Cosi's believes it has finally found its niche. Operating in the premium convenience-dining arena, Cosi…
read nowBreakfast business to reach $83 billion by 2015
December 18, 2006
NEW YORK — The business of breakfast is booming, according to The Revolution in Dayparts: Breakfast in the Foodservice Market, a new report from Packaged…
read nowDecember is best month for large-order catering business, says Technomic
December 14, 2006
CHICAGO — Food-consultancy Technomic's new study of large-order programs for chains is now being presented to restaurant clients, yielding valuable…
read nowPopeyes creates fast-casual concept, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
December 11, 2006
ATLANTA — Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., announced the opening of a fast-casual hybrid concept, Popeyes Louisiana…
read nowAmericans are redefining how they eat breakfast
December 11, 2006
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A new NPD Group study says today's American breakfast is breaking away from the traditional plate with eggs, bacon or sausage, toast…
read nowCulver's switches to zero grams trans-fat cooking oil
December 4, 2006
PRAIRIE du SAC, Wis. — Culver Franchising System, which operates more than 345 Culver's Frozen Custard and ButterBurger restaurants, announced will complete a…
read nowFirst Watch settles sexual discrimination suit
November 26, 2006
Bradenton Herald: First Watch Restaurants Inc., the breakfast-lunch restaurant specialty chain, will pay $230,000 to settle a sexual discrimination lawsuit…
read nowOrganic to Go expands, acquires capital
November 16, 2006
SEATTLE — Organic To Go (O To Go), the first certified organic fast-casual café, announced the purchase of Vinaigrettes Full Spectrum Catering of Los Angeles.
read nowNew York trans-fat ban receives big-time support
October 30, 2006
Reuters: The New York City proposal to ban trans-fats is receiving a lot of support. The American College of Cardiology was one of several medical groups that…
read nowEl Pollo Loco introduces $5 reward card
October 17, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco is offering a free $5 reward card to every guest who purchases a family meal through Jan. 7. Family meals come in several…
read nowEl Pollo Loco withdraws IPO
October 11, 2006
El Pollo Loco Holding Inc. withdrew its $135 million initial public offering with underwriter Bank of America. "El Pollo Loco's decision not to execute an…
read nowBruegger's to serve Kettle chips
October 10, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Classic Foods Inc. announced that Bruegger's will offer the Kettle Classics line of chips. "Bruegger's is the perfect place to relax…
read nowFast-food chains sued over grilled chicken claims CCF calls bogus
September 28, 2006
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is suing seven quick-service chains for serving what it calls carcinogenic grilled chicken. The group…
read nowNew York to ban trans-fat use
September 27, 2006
Guardian Unlimited: New York is set to become the first city in the United States to ban all but tiny quantities of trans-fats from being used in its 24,00…
read nowChipotle, Panera appeal to Whole Foods crowd
September 21, 2006
Madison Times: While Whole Foods isn't often thought of as a restaurant, it has been drawing in hordes of customers hungry for its organic offerings. It leads…
read nowFast casual takes off in Louisville
September 18, 2006
Courier Journal: The fast-casual scene is taking off in Louisville, Ky. Former U.S. KFC president Don Doyle is the franchisee for all six Qdoba restaurants…
read nowPanera and Boston Market top Technomic's report on fast-casual restaurants
August 28, 2006
CHICAGO — Panera Bread and Boston Market topped Technomic's Top 100 Quick Casual Chain Restaurant Report. The research company released the report Aug. 28. The…
read nowOrganic food sales up 17%
August 27, 2006
OTA: The Organic Trade Association reported the results from its annual survey. According to the report, the U.S. organic industry grew 17 percent overall to…
read nowPassport Restaurants seeking $10M for fast-casual development
August 24, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla. — Passport Restaurants Inc., a restaurant holding company, announced that it has retained a New York investment banking firm to assist the…
read nowCafé Express introduces two salads
August 20, 2006
HOUSTON —Café Express has rolled out two new salads: the Crispy Chicken Chop House Salad and the Grilled Chicken Chop House Salad. Each salad is comprised…
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