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Success story: Camille's Sidewalk Café
February 22, 2006
How many people can say they work in peace and harmony with their spouse day in and day out? In the restaurant business, where stress and "Type A…
read nowGift cards are big business
February 22, 2006
Using stored-value cards instead of cash is a growing trend among U.S. consumers. The Federal Reserve estimates about 20 million consumers will spend $7…
read nowThe morphing of the QSR
February 22, 2006
When the McDonald's Bistro Deli opened in New Castle, Del., the restaurant's manger saw a different crowd. "We get people from all over because we…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings adds new sauces
February 21, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings added four new sauces to the menu. The additions include parmesan garlic, honey BBQ, Asian zing and mango habanera. These…
read nowSame-store sales increase 7.9% for Qdoba
February 21, 2006
Qdoba Mexican Grill reported first quarter system same-store sales increased 7.9 percent on top of a 12.5 percent increase in 2005. Qdoba opened 23 company…
read nowPanda serves sushi
February 19, 2006
Panda Express is serving sushi at 16 U.S. locations, including Houston, Chicago and Las Vegas. "They make their sushi fresh every day; replenish every two…
read nowFC restaurant receives organic certification
February 14, 2006
LOS ANGELES — Organic to Go, an all-natural and organic cafe and corporate meal delivery service, is the first fast-casual restaurant and retailer to receive…
read nowCharo Chicken selects advertising agency
February 9, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — The Charo Chicken restaurant chain has appointed Johnson-Ukropina Creative Marketing as its marketing and advertising agency. With 2…
read now2005 profits soar 35% at Panera Bread
February 9, 2006
Profits at Panera Bread rose a whopping 35 percent in 2005. For the 52 weeks ended Dec. 27, net income was $52.2 million versus $38.6 million for the…
read nowNew site allows consumers to search for healthful restaurants
February 7, 2006
WASHINGTON , D.C. — The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the California-based Healthy Dining program teamed up to create HealthyDiningFinder.com. The…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings announces fourth-quarter results
February 7, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 25, 2005. Total revenue increased 21.3 percent over…
read nowFast casual reaches Japan
February 6, 2006
The Daily Yomiuri: Fast-casual restaurants have found their way to Japan. It's the fastest-growing segment in the country. Mos Food Services Inc., known for…
read nowPanda Express supports charities with plush panda bear sales
February 6, 2006
ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express is selling plush panda bears to raise funds for the American Red Cross and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Panda Express…
read nowYum! Brands becomes first presenting sponsor of Churchill Downs
January 31, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs racetrack announced a partnership with Yum! Brands Inc. Yum! Brands will become the first presenting sponsor of the Kentucky…
read nowRestaurants to report earnings
January 26, 2006
MarketWatch: Some of the biggest names in the restaurant industry will be releasing quarterly results next week. On an industry-wide basis, restaurant…
read nowFast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers
January 25, 2006
It wasn't long ago that you had to look up the definition of "fast casual" to understand the meaning of this unique restaurant concept that is a hybrid of the…
read nowBennigan's introduces express concept in Mexico
January 24, 2006
PLANO, Texas — Bennigan's Grill and Tavern has opened its first Bennigan's Express restaurant in the Diversia Fun Center in Monterrey, Mexico. The express…
read nowBob Evans Farms announces closing of eight remaining Owens restaurants
January 24, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bob Evans Farms announced that it has closed its eight remaining Owens Restaurants in Texas and signed a definitive agreement for an…
read nowMad-cow case confirmed in Alberta
January 23, 2006
Calgary Sun: The latest case of mad-cow disease has been confirmed in a 6-year-old cow born and raised in Alberta, Canada, the country's food inspection…
read nowJapan halts U.S. beef shipments
January 19, 2006
NEW YORK — Cattle futures fell Friday after Japan said it will halt U.S. beef imports until the U.S. government clarifies how material considered at risk for…
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