Barton will help set the financial stage for aggressive growth

Operator also invests in food safety, ingredient quality

Michael Nolan is promoted from chief development officer

Sales are on the path to recovery

Bakery-café chain’s same-store sales grow 4.7 percent during the quarter

Company to make announcement about replacement in seven to 10 days

Restaurants promote fish in bowls as healthful, fresh ingredient

Fast-casual chain specializes in exotic-meat sausages and craft and local beers

Latest freebie is expected to boost improving traffic trends

COO Steve Heeley to take over