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Bruegger'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…
read nowNoah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend
August 14, 2006
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.
read nowVeriFone acquires Trintech's payment systems business
August 14, 2006
SAN JOSE, Calif. — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced in a press release that it has agreed to acquire the payment systems business of Trintech Group PLC in an…
read nowNevada minimum wage proposal pits unions against restaurant group
August 14, 2006
Associated Press: A proposal on the November ballot to increase Nevada's minimum wage by $1 an hour has pitted union groups against the Nevada Restaurant…
read nowCasual-dining restaurants at lowest point
August 14, 2006
AdAge: Sharp declines in same-store sales among some of the biggest players in the $331 billion restaurant industry have analysts and marketers worrying…
read nowChipotle displaces Baja Fresh in Pittsburgh market
August 10, 2006
Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh's ongoing burrito binge is officially about to get an extra helping. Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill has made…
read nowOpinion: Free Wi-Fi draws office crowds
August 8, 2006
Technology Evangelist: Since discovering Panera's free Wi-Fi service, our company has eaten at Panera at least once a week; both at restaurants near our…
read nowMintel Report pegs fast casual as hot dining segment
August 7, 2006
CHICAGO — A recent Mintel report estimates that total sales at leading fast-casual chains in the United States doubled in the last five years. "An increased…
read nowCanadian fast casual moving into the U.S.
August 2, 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Canadian-born Mr. Greek chain is ramping up its franchise sales and crossing the border. "Greek cuisine is right behind Italian…
read nowSubway franchisee launches cell phone marketing program
August 1, 2006
BUFFALO, N.Y. — MobileLime, a mobile phone marketing company, said 12 Subway units will market to preferred customers in real-time by offering alerts and…
read nowChipotle and Boston Market take bird-flu precautions
July 30, 2006
Denver Post: While the much-talked-about H5N1 avian flu virus has yet to make an appearance on American soil, Colorado restaurants that rely on poultry sales…
read nowTony Roma's opens fast-casual unit
July 27, 2006
DALLAS — Tony Roma's has opened a fast-casual concept called "Fast & Casual." The first store opened in Wellington, Fla., on June 29. The new…
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