Retailing: Restaurants
Upscale Burger Bar Finds Time is Right to Grow
Apr 17, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
Zinburger operates four restaurants now, but wants to grow at a pace of five to 10 units a year....
Burger King Eager to Take on McDonald’s
Apr 5, 2012, By Lisa Jennings, NRN West Coast Bureau Chief
Burger King's move to go public, menu changes put McDonald's in its sites....
Restaurant Chains Poised for Growth in 2012
Mar 22, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
An improved economy and rising rents are driving restaurant operators to sign new deals....
British Chain Prepares for U.S. Invasion
Mar 20, 2012, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Senior Associate Editor
YO!Sushi will open its first two restaurants in the U.S. this summer....
A Look Inside Wendy's Newest Prototype
Dec 20, 2011, By Mark Brandau, Nation's Restaurant News Associate Editor
The Wendy’s Co. heads into the New Year with four different restaurant prototypes under test, each of which aims to increase traffic, improve guest and employee interaction and showcase new menu items....
P.F. Chang's to Open New Concept
Nov 21, 2011, By Ron Rugless, Nation's Restaurant News Southwest Bureau Chief
P.F. Chang's plans to open an even more limited-service and pared-down-menu version of its fast-casual Pei Wei Asian Diner....
ShopHouse, New Chipotle Concept, to Debut
Sep 15, 2011, By Lisa Jennings, Nation's Restaurant News West Coast Bureau Chief
Chipotle's new Asian cuisine chain makes its debut in Washington D.C....
What Does the Future Hold for Arby’s, Wendy’s?
Jun 15, 2011, By Mark Brandau, Nation's Restaurant News Associate Editor
The $430 million sale of Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. to Roark Capital raises questions about its future, as well as that of its former sister chain Wendy's....
Starbucks Recaptures its Position at the Head of the U.S. Coffee Market
Apr 27, 2011, By Elaine Misonzhnik, Retail Traffic Associate Editor
After stumbling during the recession, Starbucks has found its mojo again. ...
Energy Kitchen Looks To Break Out of New York
Jan 20, 2011, Elaine Misonzhnik
A healthy quick service restaurant chain that's built a following in New York has its sites set on becoming a bigger player....
