New restaurant marketing, PR agency opens

August 20, 2007

CHICAGO — Bon Appetit Marketing, a new marketing and public relations agency, has formed to provide marketing and public relations services to businesses in…

Einstein Bros. Bagels opens at East Carolina University

August 19, 2007

GREENVILLE, N.C. — Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new location on the campus of East Carolina University, the company has announced.   The restaurant…

Exhibitors find success at Mid-Atlantic Expo

August 19, 2007

Caribou launches franchise program

August 19, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee has initiated its domestic-franchising program in the United States with the signing of a domestic-development agreement for…

Starbucks to enter Russia

August 19, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Starbucks will open its first location in Russia next month after a decade of delays that included losing its trademark rights in…

Franchise Concepts completes Rising Roll takeover

August 16, 2007

ATLANTA — Franchising Concepts has announced its acquisition of the remaining ownership of Rising Roll Gourmet from Rising Brands LLC.   Rising Roll…

Starbucks to sell chocolate in retail outlets

August 16, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Starbucks Corp. will start to sell packages of premium "drinking chocolate" nuggets in U.S. grocery stores and other retail…

McAlister's Deli and NFL's Deuce McAllister partner for brand boost

August 16, 2007

RIDGELAND, Miss. — NFL New Orleans Saints player Deuce McAllister has entered into a personal-service agreement with McAlister's Deli, the company has…

A capstone of collaboration

August 16, 2007

The 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit aims for atmosphere of sharing.

Red Robin appoints Pattye Moore to board of directors

August 15, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE , Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the appointment of Pattye L. Moore to the company's board of directors effective…

Gloria Jean's steps up commitment to certified coffee

August 15, 2007

SYDNEY, Australia — Gloria Jean's Coffees has announced it will increase the amount of coffee it purchases from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms to nearly…

Michel Sohrabi named Hypercom VP

August 15, 2007

PHOENIX — Michel Sohrabi has been appointed to the newly created post of vice president of marketing and business development at Hypercom EMEA.   Sohrabi will…

Buffalo Wild Wings signs POS deal with Micros subsidiary

August 15, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar has signed a five-year agreement to purchase point-of-sale systems from Hospitality Solutions…

Organic to Go net loss widens

August 14, 2007

SEATTLE — Organic To Go reported its financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2007.   Revenues for the quarter increased…

Celebrity chef to work with CRAEF students at Midwestern Expo

August 14, 2007

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) has announced that celebrity chef Tommy Tang will work with the 200…

Sandella's expands into Southern California

August 14, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has secured a master franchise agreement in Southern California with franchise veteran Marc Hughston, the company…

Quiznos, TSFA president settle lawsuit

August 14, 2007

Blue Mau Mau: Quiznos Subs and franchisor Chris Bray, president of the Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, have settled their drawn-out lawsuit. As part of…

National class-action suit filed against Quiznos

August 14, 2007

DENVER — A class-action lawsuit was filed against Quiznos Sub Aug. 14 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.   The lawsuit was filed on…

That's a wrap

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Sandwich wraps present an easy option when looking to expand your menu.

Craig Hopkins joins Baja Fresh as franchise development VP

August 13, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Craig Hopkins has joined Baja Fresh as its vice president of franchise development and real estate, the company announced.   …