Firehouse Subs ranked on the Florida Private 200 list

June 25, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Trend magazine ranked Firehouse Subs on its annual Florida Private 200 list for 2006.   Firehouse Subs is one of 28 newcomers…

Boston Market is changing

A few things are different for the chain that started the "home meal replacement" trend.

Penn Station sets expansion plans

June 22, 2006

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs announced an expansion plan that calls for 120 additional locations.   Development markets include major cities in…

Japan to restart U.S. beef imports

June 21, 2006

HONG KONG — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said an agreement has been reached with Japan to restart U.S. beef exports, pending planned inspections of…

Senator introduces Menu Labeling Bill

June 21, 2006

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., have introduced identical legislation in the Senate and House that would require chain…

Fast-casual pizza operation sets lofty growth goals

RedBrick Pizza is a slick, solid fast-casual concept. But can it grow from 60 pizza restaurants to 12,000 in just 10 years?

CSPI mulls lawsuit against Starbucks

June 20, 2006

Fox News: The Center for Science in the Public Interest said it is planning to campaign against Starbucks because of the increased risk of obesity, heart…

Moe's Southwest Grill to begin online video campaign

June 20, 2006

ATLANTA, Ga. — ViTrue Inc., pioneer of the User-Created Advertising Platform, announced a partnership with Moe's Southwest Grill.   Under the agreement…

Wingstop CEO named retail entrepreneur of the year

June 20, 2006

DALLAS – James A. Flynn, president and chief executive officer of Wingstop Restaurants Inc., was recognized by Ernst & Young as the top entrepreneur in…

NRA applauds Senate rejection of big minimum wage hike

June 20, 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association praised the Senate for voting down an amendment to S. 2766, the Fiscal Year 2007 Defense Authorization…

Rubio's acquires four locations from Vegas franchisee

June 19, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill announced the purchase of four Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants in Las Vegas from its franchisee Fish…

Taco Del Mar runs a free taco promotion

June 19, 2006

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar restaurants throughout North America will kick off summer with a "Taco the Town" Beach Taco giveaway on June 21.   According to a news…

Western Foodservice Expo set for Aug. 26-28

June 19, 2006

NORWALK, Conn. — The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is offering an early bird registration for the show, which will be held in Los Angeles Aug.

Pollo Campero creates new logo, prepares for expansion

June 18, 2006

GUATEMALA CITY — Pollo Campero announced the introduction of a new logo in the United States.   "We hired Advance Design Center headquartered in Dallas to…

Panera Bread creates Panera Kids menu

June 18, 2006

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — On June 21, Panera Bread will introduce Panera Kids, a children's menu featuring organic and all-natural offerings.   According to a…

KnowFat Lifestyle Grille sets ambitious goals

June 18, 2006

Boston Herald: KnowFat Lifestyle Grille has commitments for 60 new franchise locations to open over the next six years in markets including Des Moines, Iowa…

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Caribou Coffee now offered at Life Time Fitness Cafes

June 15, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — The Caribou Coffee Company Inc.'s branded coffee now is offered at 40 Life Time Fitness health and fitness centers in nine states.   Life Time…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig

June 15, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…

Lenny's Sub Shop signs agreements in Michigan

June 14, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to expand the franchise to Michigan.   According to a news…