Restaurant Management News

While it is no surprise that many Beijingers have taken to coffee since foreign companies arrived on the scene nearly 10 years ago, customers are hanging out at cafes not for the coffee - but the environment.

Ashland voters Tuesday handily approved a 20-year extension of the town's 5 percent meals tax that is used to support wastewater treatment and purchase of open space for parks.

Jesse Leal didn't have a big business plan with hopes of riches and success. Instead, he and his wife, Irma, wanted to fill a need in the community.

Boston-based ABP Corporation - which operates the Au Bon Pain restaurant chain - announced its new cage-free egg policy for its Massachusetts locations.

At a McDonald's Corp. test kitchen in an unmarked Illinois warehouse, next year's menu plan for the U.K. has hit a snag.

Jamba, Inc. today announced a licensing agreement with Johnvince Foods to develop a line of Jamba-branded trail mixes featuring interesting blends with unique nutritional benefits that fit a healthy, active lifestyle.

Among the shares expected to see active trade in Friday's session are those of American International Group Inc., Blackstone Group LP, and Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Friday as investors braced for the all-important monthly payrolls figures and unemployment rate, due at 8:30 a.m. EST.

Restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen said it boosted third-quarter profit by nearly 17 percent by cutting costs and expects 18 new stores to open next year.

Casual dining chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. said Thursday its profit fell 8 percent on lower sales as people ate out less during the recession.

A Minnesota hamburger parlor that sued McDonald's Corp. in federal court over the phrase, "Who's your patty?" has settled the issue.

Starbucks Corp. says more customers visited its coffee shops in the fourth quarter this year than last and spent more money when they did.

Tues Nov 3, 2009 9:45am EST - Singer Carly Simon in an undated publicity photo. REUTERS/Amanda Borland/Handout LOS ANGELES - Carly Simon rarely performs concerts, due to a toxic combination of stage fright and fear of flying.

Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. , the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.015 per share, payable on December 15, 2009 to Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.

Nov. 4 -- Julia Stewart, chief executive officer of DineEquity Inc., talks with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox about the company's franchising strategy.

Cold Stone Creamery is adding new cause to rejoice this holiday season with the introduction of its latest flavor combining the best aspects of the season, fudge and brownies.

A work crew places huge "super sacks" of sand in place on top of a levy along the Green River, Friday, Oct.

Landry's Restaurants Inc. said Wednesday it plans to refinance its debt and fund a portion of its takeover by CEO Tilman J. Fertitta with proceeds from a debt offering.

Two men who have posed as police to rob Pierce County fast-food restaurant managers apparently struck again over the weekend and may be ramping up their violence, authorities reported Monday.

Health Canada does not purport to authorize permit holders to smoke marijuana in violation of any applicable law or in an establishment subject to Ontario's liquor licensing laws.