Bob Kinkead opens casual restaurant in Md.
Washington, D.C.-based fine-dining chef Bob Kinkead opened June 27 a casual New England-style neighborhood seafood restaurant here.Jamba sells 9 stores to Oregon franchisee
Jamba Inc. said it is selling nine corporate Jamba Juice units to a franchisee in Oregon as part of a refranchising initiative it announced earlier this year.
Consumers may be ready for self-service, but study finds some operators aren’t
North American consumers are increasingly comfortable with using self-service technology to order food, check themselves out at stores and buy tickets, but some quick-service restaurant owners nonetheless have qualms about deploying such devices, new research indicates.
Conn. operator faces prison for illegal hires as feds step up scrutiny
Restaurant owner Andrew Adames, who earlier this week pleaded guilty to a federal charge of knowingly employing illegal aliens, faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine when sentenced Sept. 18, the U.S. attorney's office said.
NRN names 2009 Golden Chain winners
Nation’s Restaurant News will honor six multi-unit restaurant executives with Golden Chain awards during the 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators, or MUFSO, Conference to be held here at the Hilton Anatole Hotel from Oct. 4-6.
Sonny's names new agency of record
Sonny’s Franchise Co., parent of the 129-unit Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q chain, has named Engauge its new agency of record and said that the two will first collaborate on a promotion to run in or around September.
Dunkin' pulls two drinks over salmonella concerns
Dunkin’ Donuts said Wednesday it has temporarily stopped serving its hot chocolate and Dunkaccino beverages after an inspection at one of its suppliers’ facilities found that the plant may have been contaminated with salmonella.
KFC hits the gas on marketing of $5 Fill-Up Boxes
KFC, the latest chain to leap into the $5-menu-item fray, is taking to the highway to help promote its new KFC $5 Fill-Up Boxes.
Real Mex taps Petrie as SVP, CMO
Real Mex Restaurants Inc. has named Lowell Petrie senior vice president/chief marketing officer, effective July 20, officials announced Wednesday.
Starbucks debuts new food items
Starbucks Corp.’s new food menu rolled out on Tuesday with a new line of baked goods, a new smoothie and a salad designed to appeal to health-conscious customers.
Studies show waning optimism among restaurateurs
Newly released research from a trio of sources points to slowed restaurant industry sales trends and weakened consumer confidence in the early summer months, snapping a string of recent positive news that had sparked operator optimism.
NRN names 2009 Hot Concepts! winners
Nation’s Restaurant News has selected five innovative young restaurant chains, including a tart frozen yogurt shop, an airport wine bar and an authentic Neapolitan pizza concept, as the winners of its 15th annual Hot Concepts! Awards.
