Convenience spurs record growth for Einstein Bros. Bagels

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November 22, 2009

Einstein Bros. Bagels is scoring a trifecta with consumers and food service groups alike, hitting on the three elements that distinguish the brand as a…

Tasti D-Lite signs United Arab Emirates franchise deal

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November 22, 2009

Tasti D-Lite has signed a master franchise agreement with Tasti D-Lite UAE – operated by brothers and joint managing directors Saeed Kalafchi and Masoud…

Bruegger's, Fazoli's and others join to target growth opportunities

November 19, 2009

Under a joint strategic development program, five U.S. and Canadian restaurant chains -- Bruegger's Bagels, Fazoli's Restaurants, Friendly's Ice Cream, Smokey…

Gift card spending expected to drop this holiday

November 19, 2009

Gift card spending is expected to decline again this year, possibly impacting restaurant brands hoping to cash in on the season's most requested item…

New containers offer in-store recycling opportunities

November 19, 2009

Witt Industries has introduced new recycling containers allowing either one- or three-stream recycling collection from within a small area. The containers are…

Vapiano to open first Maryland location

November 19, 2009

Vapiano signed a lease with Federal Realty to open a corporate-owned restaurant in Maryland's Bethesda Row. This will make the fifth corporately owned Vapiano…

Manhattan Bagel signs several franchise deals

November 19, 2009

Manhattan Bagel has announced it has signed three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, N.J., Warrington, Pa., and South Jersey, and the opening of a new…

Qdoba negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its quick-serve Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth…

New owners of Pat & Oscar's launch revitalization effort

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New owners launch innovative menu items and upgraded décor to polish their 'diamond in the rough.'

Bruegger's, Fazoli's and others join to target growth opportunities

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November 19, 2009

Under a joint strategic development program, five U.S. and Canadian restaurant chains -- Bruegger's Bagels, Fazoli's Restaurants, Friendly's Ice Cream, Smokey…

Gift card spending expected to drop this holiday

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November 19, 2009

Gift card spending is expected to decline again this year, possibly impacting restaurant brands hoping to cash in on the season's most requested item…

New containers offer in-store recycling opportunities

by

November 19, 2009

Witt Industries has introduced new recycling containers allowing either one- or three-stream recycling collection from within a small area. The containers are…

Vapiano to open first Maryland location

by

November 19, 2009

Vapiano signed a lease with Federal Realty to open a corporate-owned restaurant in Maryland's Bethesda Row. This will make the fifth corporately owned Vapiano…

Manhattan Bagel signs several franchise deals

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November 19, 2009

Manhattan Bagel has announced it has signed three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, N.J., Warrington, Pa., and South Jersey, and the opening of a new…

Qdoba negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

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November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its quick-serve Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth…

New owners of Pat & Oscar's launch revitalization effort

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New owners launch innovative menu items and upgraded décor to polish their 'diamond in the rough.'

Webinar: Workforce Management and the Economic Recovery - Are You Ready?

Now that economic data shows the recession is ending, restaurateurs can look forward to brisker business. But with more customers comes the need for more…

Mintel predicts flavor trends for 2010

November 18, 2009

Mintel has predicted new flavors and scents expected to make an appearance in the United States marketplace in 2010.   "As the economy recovers, we expect…

Starbucks opens second 'masked' location

November 18, 2009

On Sept. 18, Starbucks opened its second location under the name Roy Street Coffee & Tea on Capitol Hill in Seattle.   Similar to its 15th Avenue Coffee…

Moe's redelivers Chicken Club holiday classic

November 18, 2009

Moe's Chicken Club burrito and quesadilla are returning to the menu this holiday season, and this year they are joined by the new Chicken Club nachos.   Since…