Restaurant Industry News - North America Regional News

The National Restaurant Association today announced that the number of restaurant companies participating in its 'Kids LiveWell' program has more than tripled since the initiative's launch last July.

Cru Oyster Bar will open on Nantucket Island on May 10, 2012, offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus from 11am to 11pm.

Limited-Edition Merchandise to Benefit The Fender Music Foundation and The Jimi Hendrix Park Foundation

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise, an online training and certification program for alcohol servers, was approved by the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) as part of the state's Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) program.

A 32-year-old waitress in Hollywood, Florida is on the move once again. This time she is organizing a massive jobs initiative that calls for big businesses to offer employment opportunities to the communities that have supported their success.

In this role, Minardi will be responsible for strategically expanding the presence of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins outside the United States and for delivering a consistent, but culturally relevant, brand experience for the Company's international customers.

Tootie Pie Company, Inc. (OTCQB: TOOT) announced that its January 2012 same-store sales for its five Tootie Pie Gourmet Cafes were up 23% over January 2011. The Company also extended its consecutive monthly sales increases to 27 with sales increases in January.

Students from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration (SHA) will team up with all-star chefs to create three unique dining experiences for the 21st edition of the Guest Chefs Series, which is being held throughout the spring semester.

Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) reported adjusted net income of $42 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, for the thirteen weeks ended December 27, 2011, before a one-time pre-tax charge of $5 million.

Pizza Patrónannounced the opening of its seventh store in San Antonio on Monday. The store, located at 6700 S. Flores St., is the company's newly developed 'double drive-thru' model, the first of its kind in the chain.