Cosi Investor Wants to Be CEO
Brad Blum, a restaurant industry veteran, is calling for a new board of directors at fast-casual chain Cosi Inc., where…
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Pat & Oscar’s files for bankruptcy
Pat & Oscar’s, the Carlsbad-based chain that was bought out just two years ago, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy,…
A wiser Panera still tries to care
Ron Shaich has a reputation for taking on challenges. As the founder and board chairman of the hugely successful Panera…
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers to Open in Wrightsville Beach, N.C.
The town of Wrightsville Beach is about to be a lot more fun with its newest addition, Mellow Mushroom Pizza…
Free Scary Face Pancakes Return to IHOP in October
IHOP announced today that participating restaurants nationwide will serve up ‘no tricks – just treats’ this October, featuring a month-long…
UFood Restaurant Group Partners With Nutritionix to Offer Online Nutrition Calculator
UFood Restaurant Group has partnered with Nutritionix, a nutrition information software company, to launch an online nutrition calculator today, available…
Mimi’s Cafe Introduces New Family Meals To-Go
Mimi’s Cafe, a neighborhood bistro inspired by France, is continuing its “Value Revolution” to appeal to guests who would like…
The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar Launches Franchise Operations
The Fuzzy Peach, based out of Wilmington, NC, has announced the launch of their franchise operations. The corporation is run…
Elite Group of Athlete Partners Open Sixth Panera Bread Along California’s Central Coast
Panera Bread will open its first Ventura bakery-cafe on Saturday, October 8, co-owned by former USC All-American and NFL football…
Hastings Gives Away Free Dickey’s Barbecue for One Year
Dickey’s Barbecue will be celebrating its first grand opening in Hastings on September 29 with a drawing to win free…
Emerging Menu Trends, Beverages Taking Center Stage as Ingredients
A new report released by Technomic examines the menus of 100 independent restaurants across the U.S. to identify new food…
Host Concepts Launches New Triviage Game
Lantana, Florida (RestaurantNews.com) Host Concepts, a nationwide provider of front of house restaurant technology and services, announces the launch of…
Restaurant News Bites: Long John Silver’s, A&W, McDonald’s
Yum! Brands is off-loading Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurants, its two lowest performing brands, to two separate buyers. Both…
Fast-food deals go into overdrive as economy sputters
Cheap eats are making a rapid-fire return to fast food. As the economy continues to tank and unemployment in the…
Domino’s guru Tom Monaghan starting gourmet burger delivery business
He founded Domino’s Pizza. He owned the Detroit Tigers. He started Ave Maria University and built a town around it.…
Alcohol Isn’t Worth the Trouble for Some Chain Restaurants
Some restaurant chains are turning to the bottle during the rough economy, but the liquoring up has produced mostly headaches,…
Fast-Casual Burger Joints Snag a Seat at the Table
The hamburger category may be dominated by the big three — McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s — but smaller chains…
Church’s Chicken Names Jim Hyatt Chief Executive Officer
Church’s Chicken, the global quick service restaurant chain, today announced the appointment of Jim Hyatt as the company’s new Chief…
U.S. Foodservice Is Now US Foods – Keeping Kitchens Cooking Across America
ROSEMONT, IL (RestaurantNews.com) U.S. Foodservice today unveiled its new corporate name, US Foods, and brand identity reflecting its strategic focus…
CEC Entertainment Appoints Scott McDaniel as Chief Marketing Officer
CEC Entertainment has appointed Scott A. McDaniel as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Mr. McDaniel will…
Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill Rolls Out Woktoberfest Menu
It’s not just a traditional Oktoberfest celebration at Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill locations in the western United…
Dip into Popeyes for New Dip’n Chick’n
Innovation is the name of the game at Popeyes, and it’s culinary “dream” team continues an undefeated season with its…