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Freshberry goes global with 120-unit deal
May 12, 2009
TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced a 120-unit agreement with Saudi-based United Food Co. to begin franchising FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt…
read nowNoodles & Company continues Colo., Minn. growth
May 12, 2009
AURORA, Colo. — Noodles & Company has announced it will open its third restaurant in Aurora, Colo., on May 22, and its first location in Bloomington…
read nowTechnomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008
May 12, 2009
CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla adds 'golden tickets' to latest promo palette
May 12, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will up the ante for the 15th installment of its Annual Pop-Tart Day celebration. On May 20, all customers will receive a…
read nowMassachusetts passes menu labeling
May 12, 2009
Boston Herald: The Massachusetts Public Health Council has approved new statewide regulations that will require restaurant chains with 20 or more in-state…
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McAlister's launches new prototype
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
A smaller footprint and pick-up window round out the list of changes.
read nowSmashburger signs Texas franchise deal
May 11, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced its ninth franchisee deal, with SB Sizzle Inc., to open 10 Smashburger locations throughout East Texas. The SB Sizzle…
read nowHospitality Solutions to intro handheld POS at NRA Show
May 11, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Hospitality Solutions International (HSI), a division of Micros Systems Inc., has announced it will showcase its revolutionary handheld…
read nowRed Mango reaches location milestone
May 11, 2009
DALLAS — Red Mango has opened its first Indiana store in Indianapolis, marking the company's 50th location in the United States. "We reached 50 locations…
read nowDespite uptick, economic downturn still affecting consumer behavior
May 11, 2009
Results from Technomic's latest consumer sentiment survey reveal that consumers continue to remain highly concerned about the U.S. economy, their personal…
read nowCourt approves Canada-wide class action suit against Quiznos
May 11, 2009
BlueMauMau: The Ontario Divisional Court has approved for certification a Canada-wide class action lawsuit brought by Quiznos franchisees against their…
read nowExecutives to discuss word-of-mouth, social media marketing at NRA Show
May 10, 2009
CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will gather executives from top restaurant companies for a panel discussion on…
read nowInnoWare Plastic debuts two-color, eco-friendly container options
May 10, 2009
ATLANTA — InnoWare Plastic Inc. has announced the addition of two green material options to its popular OctaView line of take-out food containers – now…
read nowChipotle launches 'My Chipotle' ad campaign
May 10, 2009
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has launched a comprehensive advertising campaign to increase awareness of the 60,000-plus various food combinations available…
read nowWriter asks: Is Chipotle the next Starbucks?
May 10, 2009
Motley Fool: A few recent similarities between Starbucks and Chipotle begs the question: Is Chipotle becoming the next Starbucks? One similarity: Starbucks…
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Column: Handling the changing economy
by George Green — Vice President, Bread & Company
How independent operators can survive and thrive during economic slumps.
read nowMooyah Burgers & Fries intros new store concept
May 10, 2009
DALLAS — With the recent opening of their new location in Watauga, Texas, Mooyah Burgers & Fries is entering a new phase of business. Mooyah is introducing…
read nowNRA panel to discuss fast casual growth strategies
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 7, 2009
Fast casual operators will come together during the 2009 NRA Show to share their insights about the segment and its five-star value proposition.
read nowEinstein Noah comps, revenue and net decrease
May 7, 2009
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported…
read nowRed Mango to move HQ from Calif. to Dallas
May 7, 2009
Dallas Morning News: Red Mango said Friday it is moving its headquarters from California to Dallas. The move is expected to be completed by July, one year…
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