Restaurant Industry News

Consolidated revenues increased 3.8% to $312.8 million, including $1.3 million in revenues related to four international Bistro restaurants and a new line of premium frozen food entrées, all of which operate under licensing agreements. - More

The July 2010 edition of the Asia Pacific Economic Outlook gives a near-term outlook for China, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. - More

Franchise expansions into two new states yield highest grand-opening month sales in company history. - More

HMSHost Unveils Popular Anchorage Pub on Concourse B - More

The first California Pizza Kitchen location in Delaware opened in Newark at the Christiana Mall, next to Macy’s. Also open is a new quick-serve CPK restaurant on the University of Southern California campus. - More

Same-store sales decreased 0.1% at company-owned and 0.7% at franchised restaurants - More

Andrea Curto-Randazzo, one of the contestants on ‘Top Chef’ DC on Bravo, has opened up a new Miami Beach restaurant with her husband. - More

Q2 2010 net income increased 33% versus Q2 2009 to $27 million - More

Move over Frank Bruni, Restaurant Critic for the New York Times. The Big Apple has nothing on fast food production and consumption at our sports venues in North America. I wonder how much media play this will get? It certainly caught my eye and attention. - More

Baja Fresh Canyons Burger Opens in Bozeman, Mont. - More