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Cosi shuts stores, sets sale, files for bankruptcy

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2016

The troubled chain had no choice but to seek protection after pursuing other arrangements, its chairman says.

New Products

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2005

LAMB WESTON SEASONED ‘AMAIZEING’ FRIES: With their thick, seasoned corn masa batter, Lamb Weston brand Amaizeing Fries turn any menu into a Southwestern...

Autumn Ice Creams

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 02, 2009

Even though the air is crisp with autumn breezes, dessert lovers crave frosty ice creams. Current flavors are as colorful and rich as the caramel, russet, saffron, and pumpkin leaves falling from the trees.

Seasonal sandwiches

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 09, 2012

Sandwiches have moved way beyond peanut butter and jelly, tuna fish, and ham and swiss on rye. They've become a proving ground for testing new ingredients and flavor combinations, as well as a great option for featuring seasonal trends and produce.

Cosi CEO to sell his franchise to the Boston-based chain

Jan. 21, 2015

Cosi CEO RJ Dourney has copied the operations of his former charge, the Boston-based franchise Hearthstone Associates, to spark a turnaround at the fast-casual chain. Now, Cosi is buying the model group from Dourney and his partners.

Cosi closes stores, cuts staff

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 07, 2016

About 10 percent of the system will be trimmed.

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

Financing

Restaurants' ouch moments of 2016

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2016

Not every restaurant development of the past year deserved commemoration with a smiley face. Here are a few of low points.

New products

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2005

Lamb Weston seasoned Amaizeing fries, Hobart's Wasterpro Systems, Dole Tropical Gold Pineapple and more

Fish for Lent

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 25, 2010

Fish is the focus on many dinner plates during the 40-day Lenten season, which ends on Holy Thursday. Restaurants are observing the tradition by offering Lenten menus and a variety of seafood entrées.

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