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Quiznos names VP of non-traditional development
July 16, 2007
DENVER — Toasted-sub chain Quiznos has named Hannibal Myers as senior vice president of non-traditional development, effective Aug. 13. Myers will report…
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Ethnic influences on the menu
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Asian, other flavors, spice things up.
read nowStarbucks evicted from Beijing's Forbidden City
July 15, 2007
China Daily: Starbucks Corp. has closed its outlet in Beijing's Forbidden City following months of public outcry and charges that the store's presence was an…
read nowObee's to undergo 30-1 forward stock split
July 15, 2007
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. has purchased a feature profile in the upcoming edition of Opportunist Magazine as part of an investor…
read nowAndy's Cheesesteaks to raffle classic car for charity
July 15, 2007
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — Fast-casual chain Andy's Cheesesteaks and Cheeseburgers is raffling off a fully-restored 1957 Chevy Bel-Air, valued at more than $50,000.
read nowTaco Del Mar intros Mojito Burrito
July 12, 2007
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar announced it has added the Mojito Burrito back to its menu, after previously offering it as a limited-time, seasonal item in 2006. …
read nowCaribou Coffee announces preliminary 2Q 2007 results
July 12, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc.'s same-store sales increased 1 percent for the thirteen weeks ended July 1, 2007, compared with the same 13 weeks in…
read nowMassachusetts eyes trans fat ban
July 12, 2007
Boston Herald: The Massachusetts legislature is considering a plan that would make the state the first in the country to ban trans fat. The Massachusetts…
read nowFirehouse Subs raises $100,000 for fallen firefighters
July 11, 2007
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Three local Firehouse Subs locations raised more than $50,000 in donations from individuals in the Charleston, S.C., the company…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels opens in Naples
July 11, 2007
NAPLES, Fla. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will open a company-owned location in Naples, Fla. During the grand opening festivities July 14 and 15…
read nowFast casuals continue growth trend
July 10, 2007
CHICAGO — Fast-casual restaurants continue to hold strong consumer appeal and demonstrate solid average unit volumes. According to Technomic Information…
read nowDaphne's Greek Cafe unveils new look
July 10, 2007
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Daphne's Greek Cafe July 10 unveiled its new design concept at the opening of its Tustin, Calif., location. The new restaurant is the…
read nowBar-B-Cutie expands to Dallas, Ft. Worth
July 10, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie announce July 10 the signing of two master franchise agreements for up to 55 locations to be developed in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth…
read nowAu Bon Pain to open at Jacobi Medical Center
July 10, 2007
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has been awarded a contract with Jacobi Medical Center to develop and operate a cafe at the hospital's Bronx, N.Y., campus. The…
read nowManager study shows low leadership, commitment to quality concerns
July 10, 2007
DALLAS — Results from a new study of the characteristics of candidates for manager positions in the quick-service and fast-casual restaurant segments were…
read nowCosi opens in Tulsa
July 10, 2007
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa entrepreneur Jim Wilburn opened the state's first Cosi location in Tulsa July 10. "We think that there's an unfilled demand for upscale…
read nowDiana Brandt joins Tossed as VP of marketing
July 9, 2007
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Diana Brandt has joined the Tossed Franchise Corporation as its vice president of marketing. Brandt's responsibilities include the…
read nowConey Beach opening sales exceed expectations
July 9, 2007
TULSA, Okla. — Coney Beach restaurant has exceeded sales projections made by parent company Beautiful Brands International, bringing in a total of $51,432 in…
read nowDagwood's, Prism partner for POS, IT solutions
July 9, 2007
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppe LLC has selected Prism Data Systems Inc. as its POS and IT solutions provider. Prism Data Systems provides…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla to celebrate National Pop-Tart Day
July 9, 2007
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla is celebrating the 13th Annual Pop-Tart Day. On July 18, all customers will receive a free Kellogg's Pop-Tart. The…
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