First franchised FreshBerry location opens

January 15, 2009

HOUSTON — Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its first franchised FreshBerry café, located on Vintage Park Boulevard in Houston. …

Saladworks signs multiunit deal for San Diego, Palm Springs

January 15, 2009

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks has announced it has entered into an agreement with a multiunit developer to open nine locations in the San Diego and Palm…

Mama Fu's franchisees head to trial

January 15, 2009

BlueMauMau: Twenty-nine franchisee-plaintiffs will go to trial Feb. 17 against Raving Brands executives Martin Sprock and Daryl Dollinger. According to an…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What is PCI?

January 15, 2009

Deadlines are looming as retailers and restaurants gear up for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. But do they really…

Atlanta Bread

Atlanta Bread executives have relaunched the concept in an effort to create a third-place experience - the place guests want to visit in between the home and…

Pizza Fusion names CFO

January 14, 2009

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has announced the appointment of Jerry Woda as chief financial officer. Woda will manage Pizza…

Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie sold

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Raving Brands has sold two of its five concepts, the company has announced.

Panera expects more store growth in 2009

January 14, 2009

St.LouisToday.com: Panera Bread Co. plans to open as many as two locations a week in 2009, said CEO Ronald Shaich. The company also has plans to open 70 to 9…

Bar-B-Cutie sponsors education program

January 14, 2009

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie is sponsoring a new monthly program called "Cutie Cares About Education." As part of the program, participating students are…

Bruegger's debuts French Toast bagel

January 14, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — For a limited time only, Bruegger's is serving up its Sunday Brunch Sandwich, the company has announced.   The name is inspired by the…

Wingstop breaks 2008 store-openings record

January 14, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop president and CEO James A. Flynn has announced that the chain opened a record 71 stores during 2008, bringing the total number of units to…

Raising Cane's names Layne Marshall recruiting director

January 14, 2009

DALLAS — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has named Layne Marshall as director of recruiting.   In this position, Marshall will manage the recruitment and…

Camille's opens in Wisconsin

January 13, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the opening of its first Camille's restaurant in Chippewa Falls, Wis.   Camille's is one of two current…

Raising Cane's names David Williams director of risk

January 13, 2009

DALLAS — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has named David Williams to the position of director of risk management, the company has announced.   Williams brings…

Study: 'Natural' claims ranked first on 2008 food, drink launches

January 13, 2009

CHICAGO — The latest review from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows in 2008, food and drink claims classified as "natural," including all…

Smashburger inks 45-unit franchise development deal

January 13, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its third franchisee and "Founders Club" member, SB Alamo Development LLC. The latest franchise agreement…

Qdoba Mexican Grill gets new custom Muzak programming

January 13, 2009

Muzak, a leading provider of in-store music, messaging and branded sensory media, announced a new music solution for Qdoba Mexican Grill today. After nine…

California Tortilla launches Inaguaration Day promo

January 12, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — California Tortilla is hosting an interactive Inauguration Day party in all of its locations Jan. 20. Throughout the day, all customers who…

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with SCA Tissue

January 12, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Moe's Southwest Grill has selected SCA Tissue North America to supply all of its nearly 400 stores in the United States with Tork brand towels…

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with SCA Tissue

January 12, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Moe's Southwest Grill has selected SCA Tissue North America to supply all of its nearly 400 stores in the United States with Tork brand towels…