Chain: Cosi

Così Expands in New Jersey with Mountainside Opening

Così has expanded its presence in the Garden State with the opening of a café in Mountainside, New Jersey. Designed to accommodate office tenants and outside guests, the space opened September 17 in the Diamondhead Building (200 Sheffield St., Ste. #108, Mountainside, NJ, 07092). There are several tables adjacent with additional communal seating in the […]

Così Opens 10th Boston-Area Location in Burlington Mall

Così, Inc. has expanded its presence in the Boston market. Its 10th area location has opened in the Burlington Mall food court (75 Middlesex Turnpike, #2109A, Burlington, MA, 01803). “We are very excited to bring Così to Burlington,” says Vinnie DiNatale, director of marketing. “There are a lot of Così fans in the area and […]

Così Debuts Fourth Connecticut Restaurant

Così, Inc. has expanded in The Constitution State. In addition to having locations in West Harford, Stamford and Avon, Cosi is now open in Hartford. “We are very excited to bring Così back to downtown Hartford,” says Vinnie DiNatale, director of marketing. “There are a lot of Così fans in the area, including many close […]

Così Seeking Qualified Bidders in Sale

Così, Inc. announced that the company is aggressively seeking qualified bidders who may have an interest in purchasing substantially all of its assets in a sale process under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. The company also announced that the bidding procedures and sale schedule, which are pending approval of the Bankruptcy Court, will be […]

Cosi Franchisee Opens New Unit in D.C. Coast Guard Building

Così Inc., the fast-casual restaurant company, announced that its franchisee, Eurest Dining Services d/b/a Compass USA, opened their first Cosi restaurant inside The Department of Homeland Security in Southeast Washington, D.C. This newest Così restaurant, located in the United States Coast Guard Building, celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, September 22. “I am pleased to […]

Cosi Signs Agreement With MonkeyMedia Software

MonkeyMedia Software, provider of the number-one cloud platform for takeout, delivery, and catering, announces it has entered into a new agreement with Cosi, Inc., a national fast-casual restaurant chain. Cosi will deploy Monkey as a technology tool to support its existing restaurant takeout, delivery, and catering strategy, rolling out the software solution across its restaurants […]

Arby’s, Bareburger, Così Connect with PunchTab

PunchTab, the omni-channel loyalty and engagement platform, announced that Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., Bareburger, and Così, have adopted PunchTab’s technology, and are benefitting by offering rewards to customers across multiple channels. In fact, research shows customers are 2.5 times more likely to buy when engaged on multiple channels. Recently, the Michelin-recommended organic burger shop, Bareburger, […]

Così Hits the Streets for Fall Campaign

Così Inc.—the fast-casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants in 16 states, the District of Columbia, Costa Rica and the United Arab Emirates—announced its partnership with digital engagement leader ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a digital sweepstakes designed to engage consumers and drive traffic to Così restaurant locations. The campaign culminates in a […]

Così Pop-Up in Chicago to Test New Menu Items

Così Inc., the fast-casual restaurant company, announced another step in its strategic effort to enhance its brand and image. Tapping into a popular restaurant trend, Cosi redesigned its South Michigan Avenue downtown Chicago space in a matter of three days and reopened in a fun, energetic, pop-up style. The 4,000-square-foot eatery is testing newer thoughts on […]

Brinker President Chosen as New Cosi CEO

Fast-casual sandwich concept Così, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI) hired Carin L. Stutz as the company’s new CEO and president beginning January 1. She also will join the Così Board of Directors. “Carin is a proven leader with deep operational, marketing and business development experience,” says Michael O’Donnell, CEO of Ruth’s Hospitality Group and a member of […]

Cosi Brandishes WAND for Digital Menuboards

After an extensive six month competitive testing process, Cosi, Inc. has selected WAND Corporation to be the exclusive vendor for all digital menuboard technology. Cosi plans to install the WAND digital menuboard system in all new and remodeled corporate restaurants and will encourage its franchisees to follow suit. “We see digital menu boards as a […]

D.C. Cosìs Change Hands

Capitol C Restaurants LLC, led by developer Richard Pawlowski, buys 13 Così restaurants and agrees to develop six more.