Consumer choice and healthy balance are two trend areas that go hand in hand at Noodles & Company, a “globally inspired” fast-casual chain. Rather than focus on the cuisine of a specific country, the Broomfield, Colo.-based chain has found success...
NASHVILLE Tenn. Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen is set to break a new TV campaign this fall as part of the 600-unit chain’s reimaging efforts, which began in August 2006. The campaign, created by o2 ideas of Birmingham, Ala., features a stop...
CANTON MASS. Dunkin’ Brands Inc., based here. —Stephen Caldeira, co-founder, president and chief executive of the Elliot Leadership Institute, is stepping down from the nonprofit organization to become executive vice president...
AUSTIN Texas Schlotzsky’s, the 365-unit division of Focus Brands Inc. of Atlanta, is offering three Italian-inspired menu items for a limited time. Schlotzsky’s “Ciao Down” promotion, which will run through Nov. 18, includes two sandwiches...
MEMPHIS Tenn. Back Yard Burgers Inc. said its pending $38 million buyout has been delayed by a lawsuit accusing the franchisor of violating regulations that prohibit customers' credit-card numbers from being shown in their entirety on receipts. ...
While it’s not likely to replace coffee as our favorite morning brew, there’s no disputing that tea is on a tear.There was buzz about the beverage at last summer’s World Tea Expo, an international bazaar of all things tea-related. On display at...
WARNING. THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE SIZZLING WITH DETAILS OF THIS YEAR’S HOT CONCEPTS! AWARD WINNERS—IGNORE THEM AND YOU COULD GET BURNED.These six Hot Concepts! honorees and one Hot! Again recipient, selected by the editors of Nation’s Restaurant...
With the Bush administration wielding its clout to seize business records, tap phone calls and eavesdrop on average citizens—all without warrants—restaurant employers are everything from furious to confused to tight-lipped about being drafted into...
ATLANTA Multiconcept franchisor Focus Brands Inc. said it has completed its purchase of franchising rights to Moe's Southwest Grill and other assets of the fast-casual chain from Raving Brands. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. After...
