Elevation Burger signs international franchise deal

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February 8, 2010

Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with investment banker, businessman, entrepreneur, and Kuwait native Ali Ashkanani.

Restaurants weigh levels of social responsibility

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As the industry grows larger, brands rethink their commitments to local and international communities.

Shane's Rib Shack debuts gourmet salads

February 7, 2010

Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands company, has introduced new Garden Fresh gourmet salads to its menu.   New Garden-Fresh Salads are made to order and include…

Bruegger's celebrates National Bagel Day with customer survey

February 7, 2010

In honor of National Bagel Day, Feb. 9, Bruegger's Bagels announced in a release the results of its Facebook and e-mail survey of approximately 75,000 fans.

Shane's Rib Shack debuts gourmet salads

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February 7, 2010

Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands company, has introduced new Garden Fresh gourmet salads to its menu.   New Garden-Fresh Salads are made to order and include…

Bruegger's celebrates National Bagel Day with customer survey

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February 7, 2010

In honor of National Bagel Day, Feb. 9, Bruegger's Bagels announced in a release the results of its Facebook and e-mail survey of approximately 75,000 fans.

Sandella's to celebrate Carnaval with Brazilian Chicken Flatbread and Ipanema Salad

February 4, 2010

Sandella's Flatbread Café will celebrate Carnaval Brazilian-style with a free small soft drink give-away with every purchase of their signature oven grilled…

Job Outlook: 2010 and beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are expected to add 1.3 million jobs over the next 10 years, but a new workforce will beg for fresh policies.

Sandella's to celebrate Carnaval with Brazilian Chicken Flatbread and Ipanema Salad

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February 4, 2010

Sandella's Flatbread Café will celebrate Carnaval Brazilian-style with a free small soft drink give-away with every purchase of their signature oven grilled…

Job Outlook: 2010 and beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are expected to add 1.3 million jobs over the next 10 years, but a new workforce will beg for fresh policies.

FreshBerry launches new February flavor

February 3, 2010

FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café has announced raspberry as its frozen yogurt flavor for the month of February. The new flavor, made from FreshBerry's own…

Tijuana Flats opens eco-minded store

February 3, 2010

Tijuana Flats' new location in Lauderhill, Fla., has implemented numerous cost-reducing, eco-friendly initiatives such as the installation of a natural gas…

Jamba Inc. announces refranchise program progress

February 3, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of eight restaurants in California to Swirl Partners LLC, whose principals are David Wagonfeld and Scott Maltz. The sale…

Panera Bread, Pei Wei and Penn Station are top 10 in customer satisfaction

February 3, 2010

Regional limited-service brands such as Capriotti's, Panera Bread and Penn Station, continue to capture the highest customer satisfaction ratings, according to…

FreshBerry launches new February flavor

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February 3, 2010

FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café has announced raspberry as its frozen yogurt flavor for the month of February. The new flavor, made from FreshBerry's own…

Tijuana Flats opens eco-minded store

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February 3, 2010

Tijuana Flats' new location in Lauderhill, Fla., has implemented numerous cost-reducing, eco-friendly initiatives such as the installation of a natural gas…

Jamba Inc. announces refranchise program progress

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February 3, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of eight restaurants in California to Swirl Partners LLC, whose principals are David Wagonfeld and Scott Maltz. The sale…

Panera Bread, Pei Wei and Penn Station are top 10 in customer satisfaction

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February 3, 2010

Regional limited-service brands such as Capriotti's, Panera Bread and Penn Station, continue to capture the highest customer satisfaction ratings, according to…

Au Bon Pain opens at Staten Island Ferry Terminal

February 2, 2010

Au Bon Pain has opened its newest location, an 1,800 square-foot cafe, in the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.   The company has had a strong presence in New York…

Number of U.S. restaurants slipped in fall 2009

February 2, 2010

Restaurants dipped 0.3 percent in fall 2009 from the previous year, amounting to 1,652 fewer restaurant units nationwide, according to a release about…