Articles, news and resources for chain restaurant executives involved with operations matters, including technology, food safety, training, finance and design of QSR, casual, fast casual and other restaurant chains. en-us http://www.chainleader.com/community/Operations/47554.html?nid=3970 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:42:59 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706377.html?nid=3970 Panchero's Mexican Grill, a Coralville, Iowa-based restaurant chain, was recently honored with two awards - including first place in the new Social Media category - and was recognized for its excellence in lead generation, recruitment, and industry-wide best practices in franchising. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:17:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706374.html?nid=3970 Così, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), the premium convenience restaurant company, today reported a net loss for the third quarter ended September 28, 2009 of $(2,362,000), or $(0.06) per basic and diluted common share. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:10:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706330.html?nid=3970 The Food and Drug Administration today announced the publication of the new FDA Food Code, a model code and reference document that provides a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and foodservice segment of the food industry. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706323.html?nid=3970 Noble Roman's, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NROM), the Indianapolis-based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, today announced results for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:51:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706319.html?nid=3970 Western Sizzlin Corporation (Nasdaq: WEST) completed its previously announced distribution to Western stockholders of a special dividend payable in the form of 1,322,806 shares of common stock of The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE: SNS). Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:46:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706310.html?nid=3970 Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG and CMG.B) announced today that it is entering into an agreement with a broker to effect repurchases of the company's Class B common stock, or single class of common stock if a pending proposal to convert into a single class of common stock is approved by Chipotle's shareholders. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:35:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706309.html?nid=3970 For the 2009 third quarter of Mexican Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: CASA) ended September 27, 2009, the Company reported a net loss of $232,614 or $0.07 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $504,559 or $0.15 per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706308.html?nid=3970 Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (Nasdaq:GCFB), a Modern American upscale casual restaurant chain, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2009. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:29:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706306.html?nid=3970 Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. ("RMR") announced today that it has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange its outstanding 14% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 until 5:00 P.M. (PST) on November 13, 2009. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:27:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706279.html?nid=3970 Fans of restaurant chain Wing Zone no longer have to worry about getting a card punched to redeem their frequent-diner points. The chain's POS system does the math for them. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706123.html?nid=3970 McDonald's Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 3.3% in October. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. relatively flat at (0.1%); Europe up 6.4%; Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 4.7%. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706120.html?nid=3970 Donatos Pizza has announced the promotion of Tom Krouse to the newly created position of president of expansion brands, and Todd Young to the position of vice president of operations. These promotions come in conjunction with a company-wide reorganization announcement. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:49:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706112.html?nid=3970 Restaurant company Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its existing credit facilities. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:42:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706111.html?nid=3970 National Retail Federation asks House to reject flawed health-care reform bill, says employer mandate would force retail job losses. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:40:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705881.html?nid=3970 Landry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY; the "Company"), today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:49:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705875.html?nid=3970 A joint public meeting focused on improving the system for tracing of food products and ingredients that are causing illness outbreaks or presenting other risks to the health of consumers was announced today by the Food and Drug Administration and the Food Safety and Inspection Service. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705874.html?nid=3970 Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRT) today reported unaudited financial results for its fiscal 2009 third quarter ended October 4, 2009. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:40:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705865.html?nid=3970 NexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2009; reports significant improvement in operating income. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:23:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705864.html?nid=3970 Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL), a leader in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry operating under the Einstein Bros.(r) Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels(r), and Manhattan Bagel(r) brands, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2009. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:20:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705863.html?nid=3970 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the 12 and 40 weeks ended October 4, 2009. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:17:00 PST