Restaurant News Resource

United States District Court Judge Dean D. Pregerson ruled on Friday that a class action lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Unruh Civil Rights Act may proceed to include all California stores containing pickup counters in excess of the height permitted under the ADA.

Blaze Pizza announced that two elite-level multi-unit franchise groups have signed agreements to develop eight stores in Detroit & Grand Rapids, MI, seven stores in Columbus, OH, six stores in Indianapolis and 10 stores in the East Bay & South Bay regions of Northern California.

The National Restaurant Association reiterated its support for immigration reform that addresses restaurant-industry priorities as restaurateurs and state restaurant associations across the country called for sensible reform in events in their home states this week.

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) announced two new concepts to its hometown culinary scene in Columbus, Ohio. A polished-casual grille and an upscale casual steakhouse are all on the menu for 2014.

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its fifth Arizona location on Wednesday, July 3 in Phoenix located on Cactus Road and Tatum Blvd. (4575 E. Cactus Road). The Paradise Valley area looks to be a positive growth market for The Habit, with four already successful locations around the Valley.

The international hotel and restaurant industry has been working toward sustainability in operations, and industry executives are making every effort to report their sustainability results. At the 2012 Cornell Hospitality Research Summit (CHRS), several presenters offered their analysis of both sustainability strategies and related reporting approaches.

Total revenues increased 2.9% to $168.2 million in the first quarter of 2013 compared to $163.5 million in the first quarter of 2012. Across all stores, Food and Beverage revenues increased 2.2% and Amusements and Other revenues increased 3.5%.

GrayRobinson government relations attorney Jason Unger and alcohol industry attorney Richard Blau represented the Florida Craft Distillers Guild and restaurant distributors in amending outdated legislation.

Strategic acquisition expands capabilities and market share of a premier food equipment manufacturer.

Restaurant sales increased 17.5% to $91.6 million, compared to $77.9 million in the same quarter last fiscal year, largely due to the $11.4 million contribution from Cheeseburger in Paradise, which was acquired in December 2012. New stores, restaurants open fewer than 18 accounting periods and thus not included in our same-store grouping, contributed $3.1 million.