Content about Fast casual restaurants

April 25, 2012
Panera co-CEOs Ron Shaich and Bill Moreton outline company plans
Brand plans more drive-thrus, new products, more marketing
April 24, 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings 1Q revenue up nearly 40%
Strong quarter was driven by traffic and solid sales
April 19, 2012
Chipotle: Focus on ingredients boosted 1Q sales
Brand reported a 35-percent increase in 1Q profit
April 18, 2012
IT in 3: Former OSI exec Bill Allen on guest self-order systems
Bill Allen discusses his involvement in HubWorks Interactive
April 18, 2012
Panera COO John Maguire leaves to head Friendly's as CEO
Maguire succeeds Harsha Agadi at Friendly's
April 16, 2012
Growth Chains Update: Class of 2007
Revisiting three aspiring concepts that weathered five tough years.
April 6, 2012
Baja Fresh parent names Chuck Rink CEO
CEO David Kim has left the company to pursue other interests
April 3, 2012
P.F. Chang’s debuts Pei Wei Asian Market
It is a spin-off of its Pei Wei Asian Diner concept
March 26, 2012
Chipotle rolls out Earth Day promotion
Customers can get a free meal by purchasing a recycled lunch bag
March 23, 2012
Yoshinoya to launch fast-casual Asiana Grill Yoshinoya
Concept features an exhibition kitchen and menu customization
March 19, 2012
Consumer Trends: Gauging growth
QSRs dominate tally of new-unit growth, but segment saw notable declines.
March 16, 2012
Panera names Ron Shaich and Bill Moreton co-CEOs
Executives say transition formalizes an existing relationship
March 5, 2012
Pizza gets personal
A new crop of fast-casual chains taps consumers’ desire for total customization

February 22, 2012
Jack in the Box profit falls 63% in 1Q
Commodity and remodeling costs offset same-store sales increase
February 20, 2012
Special Report: QSR battle plans
Chains tweak menus, service, decor to fend off growing competition
February 16, 2012
Famous Dave’s plots growth of fast-casual concept
Company plans to expand its fast-casual and casual-dining brands
February 10, 2012
Chains plan Valentine's Day promos
Unique programs draw traffic, customer engagement
February 8, 2012
Fast-casual segment influences restaurant industry
Other sectors try to imitate successful strategies, NPD Group finds
February 8, 2012
Panera to expand table service, drive-thrus
Table service aims to position chain competitively
February 7, 2012
Panera eyes urban locations
COO Scott Davis speaks with Nation’s Restaurant News
February 7, 2012
Panera's 4Q earnings increase 5.8%
Same-store sales up at corporate, franchised locations
February 6, 2012
Brands look to offer home meal replacement
Chains aim to take advantage of supermarket inflation with value messaging
February 6, 2012
Growth Chains: Currito
Brothers aim to build fast-casual burrito chain with focus on global flavors.
February 2, 2012
Chipotle to hold line on pricing
Chipotle is not planning a systemwide menu price increase in 2012
February 1, 2012
Chipotle comps up 11% in 4Q
Chipotle ended its 4Q and the year with sales increases over 11%
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