HOUSTON Luby's Inc., operator of 128 namesake cafeterias, has opened its first new restaurant in seven years, a prototype in Cypress, Texas. Luby’s plans to add four to six units in 2008 that incorporate the new prototype’s design, said...

CANTON Mass. Dunkin’ Donuts has introduced a Bacon Lover’s Supreme Omelet sandwich and is supporting the launch with a broadcast and online campaign featuring ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman. The sandwich is the latest in a line of breakfast...

OAK BROOK Ill. McDonald's Corp. is expanding a test of its Angus Third Pounders to 600 restaurants in the New York City area and 120 units in central Ohio. The rollout comes after the premium burgers received positive customer response in more...

PHILADELPHIA The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit here last week overturned the earlier dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit against Sodexho U.S.A., the Gaithersburg, Md.-based contract foodservice provider, and Minnetonka, Minn.-based...

BALTIMORE Phillips Foods and Seafood Restaurants, a seafood supplier and operator of a namesake casual-dining seafood chain, appointed Steve Phillips as its new president, a post he will assume in addition to his duties as the company’s chief...

BURLINGTON Vt. Bruegger’s Enterprises, parent of the 259-unit Bruegger’s Bagels chain, said it would open two airport outposts within the next three months. One shop will open at Logan International Airport in Boston and the other will...