SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kona Grill Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales declined 2.5 percent for the March-ended first quarter, a marked improvement over the 9.6-percent decrease in the same quarter last year and the 8.1-percent drop in the December...
In the increasingly crowded world of fast-casual burger concepts, industry pundits expect the sector's first billion-dollar player to soon emerge. Many see Five Guys Burgers and Fries leading the pack.The Lorton, Va.-based chain reported $453...
CARPINTERIA Calif. The parent of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s said Wednesday it has received a rival takeover bid that may be a better deal than the buyout offer put forth in February by Thomas H. Lee Partners. CKE Restaurants Inc. did...
LOS ANGELES The first batch of commercials from Pizza Hut’s new agency delivered the goods in the first quarter of 2010, according to marketing analytics firm Ace Metrix, which recently released its top 10 restaurant commercials for the first...
NEW YORK BLT Restaurant Group plans to rename future units of its BLT Burger concept following its split last month with former partner Laurent Tourondel. Acompany spokeswoman said Tuesday that the three existing BLT Burger Restaurants in New York...
LEXINGTON Ky. Fazoli’s, a 250-unit quick-service Italian concept, has named Brokaw Inc. its new agency of record. Cleveland-based Brokaw has handled creative for such clients as Bruegger’s Bagels, vitaminwater and Cleveland Hopkins International...
ORLANDO Fla. To further its sustainability efforts, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it has set a goal of reducing energy and water use at its 1,800 restaurants by 15 percent by 2015.The Olive Garden and Red Lobster parent also became the first...
SAN DIEGO McDonald's is the latest restaurant chain to join HealthyDiningFinder.com, a website that helps consumers identify more healthful meals when dining out, Healthy Dining, the cooperative of nutrition experts behind...
The National Restaurant Association has launched a pilot program aimed at helping restaurants incorporate environmental sustainability practices and recognizing them for their efforts...
