Restaurant Industry News

Net income was $1.7 million, or $.09 per share basic and $.08 per share diluted, on weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 19.4 million and diluted weighted average shares of 20.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. - More

On April 30 America's Oldest Italian Restaurant, Fior d'Italia, will celebrate its 125th year anniversary by serving selections from its original menu at original prices. Established in 1886, 'The Fior will offer meals from $.05 to $.30 at this event – as it did at 100 and 110 years. - More

Restaurant sales were $50.8 million, a decrease of $7.7 million compared to the same quarter last year. Same-store sales, from a total of 95 restaurants, decreased approximately 12.5%. Sales were impacted by a decline in guest traffic, guest frequency and lower menu prices. - More

Saving money on food doesn't have to be hard work. Simple changes in the way consumers plan, shop, and eat can help reduce the amount they're spending without cutting back on the quantity or quality of the food they love. - More

Johnny Rockets have arrived at two new Six Flags theme parks, Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif. and Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas. - More

World GDP fell by 2.1% in real terms, with developed economies - a major source of demand for Travel & Tourism - the most severely affected. Households curtailed leisure travel plans, substituting lower-cost short-haul and domestic travel for more expensive long-haul trips, and corporations reduced business travel budgets. - More

After more than a decade, Papa Gino’s is bringing back a line of burgers to its menu. Initially, Papa Gino’s will feature three angus burgers, the Classic, Mushroom Swiss and a Bacon Cheddar. - More

Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ESFS) is pleased to bring to the public's attention a significant change in the FDA Food Code recommending the use of ozone. - More

Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. (OTCBB: SPKL) today announced signing of a contract with the Colorado Rockies to provide box lunches at Coors Field during the baseball season beginning with the first home game on April 9, 2010. - More

Emeril Lagasse has done it again. Lagasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas, the ultimate sports book, sports bar, and restaurant on the Strip will now be home to Emeril's Steak BAM'wich, Lagasse's signature prime steak sandwich. - More