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Peet's Coffee & Tea celebrates 40 years
April 4, 2006
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. announced the launch of its 40th Anniversary celebration in its 113 company-owned stores and nationwide home…
read nowPanera Bread Q1 revenues increase 35%
April 4, 2006
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company reported that revenue for the first-quarter ended March 28 increased 35 percent to $194 million from $144 million in the…
read nowAward-winning chef partners with Paradise Bakery
April 3, 2006
PHOENIX —Chef Gregory Casale, a James Beard Award nominee, has joined Paradise Bakery and Café as executive chef. Chef Gregory Casale, a graduate of The…
read nowPanera Bread changes at the top
April 3, 2006
ST LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. said it will replace chief financial officer Mark Hood with Jeff Kip, vice president of finance and planning, effective May 5. …
read nowCKE Restaurants selects Instill's Food Spend Management Solution
April 3, 2006
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Instill Corporation announced that restaurant chains Carl's Jr. and La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill have selected Instill's Food Spend…
read nowRaving Brands contributes $2MM to charity
April 2, 2006
Raving Brands partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as the organization's largest single contributor with a $2 million…
read nowBoston Market changes with the times
April 2, 2006
Brand Week: Boston Market has had a bit of an identity crisis over the years. After filing for bankruptcy, after an out-of-control growth spate, and then…
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Premium bread takes the sandwich to new heights
If anyone needs proof the Atkins scourge on bread is long gone, take a peek at the menu mix in most fast-casual concepts. You'll see that sandwiches rule.
read nowRumbi Island Grill opens in Arizona
April 2, 2006
AZcentral.com: A fast-casual restaurant that offers South Pacific, Caribbean and island food is preparing to debut its first Southeast Valley location in…
read nowNolan Ryan and 'the Rocket' invest in Earl of Sandwich
April 2, 2006
Houston Business Journal: A group of investors including Don Sanders, founder and chairman of Sanders Morris Harris, Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and seven-time…
read nowCold Stone, Monster Garage build ultimate ice cream truck
April 2, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery and the Monster Garage teamed up to construct the ultimate ice cream truck. The construction of the truck will air on…
read nowTechnomic studying impacts of Mad Cow and avian flu on foodservice
March 30, 2006
CHICAGO— As avian influenza (AI) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) trigger supply disruptions and volatile conditions for meat and poultry markets…
read nowStarbucks upgrades tea offerings
March 30, 2006
SEATTLE— Inspired by green tea matcha used in ancient Japanese tea rituals, Starbucks will add two new green tea beverages made with real Japanese matcha…
read nowColumnist writes about Atomic Burrito store design
March 30, 2006
The Hook: Atomic Burrito's layout lends itself to the easy flow of people in and out of the establishment. The design is flawless. I have tested it myself. I…
read nowCaribou Coffee to install 300 kiosks by 2008
March 30, 2006
Caribou Coffee said it has helped improve the customer experience at its 400 shops worldwide by implementing innovative IBM kiosk and point-of-sale (POS…
read nowBoston Market begins Internet contest
March 30, 2006
DENVER — Boston Market wants to see what people would do with their extra time. The Web site MyExtraHour.com is an interactive site designed to invite…
read nowRestaurant Holdings acquires New York NY Fresh Deli
March 30, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla. — Restaurant Holdings Inc., formerly Passport Restaurants Inc., acquired the emerging fast-casual chain, New York NY Fresh Deli, as listed on…
read nowRestaurant industry continues growth
March 30, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained solid in February, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowA look into fast-casual ovens
March 30, 2006
With more and more fast casuals toasting sandwiches, ovens are more important than ever. And there are more oven choices today than ever before. From…
read nowPanda Express considers new service models
March 30, 2006
No one has to tell Panda Express that Asian food is growing in popularity. With more than 800 locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Japan…
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