Pat & Oscar's donates $15,000 to Make-A-Wish

September 15, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's has raised $15,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters throughout Southern California, the company has announced.    Diners at…

Arizona Fazoli's close

September 15, 2008

ABC15: Fazoli's restaurants in Arizona have suddenly closed their doors. The only indications of the closures are signs on restaurant doors.   Click to…

New research: Foodservice leads card-data attacks

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

September 15, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — New research from global payment security consultancy Trustwave analyzes the most common methods and targets of recent card breach incidents…

Starbucks, Unilever ink ice cream deal

September 15, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. and Unilever have announced an exclusive licensing agreement for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Starbucks ice…

Fla. Restaurant Show highlights future trends

Despite Tropical Storm Hanna, about 15,000 attendees gathered for 2008 show.

Multi-concept franchising a growth vehicle

September 14, 2008

Multi-Unit Franchisee: Multiunit, multi-concept franchising is a contributing factor in the continued growth of franchising. One motivator propelling…

Planet Smoothie partners with Highbush Blueberry Council

September 14, 2008

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced its collaboration with the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) to promote the benefits of blueberries from Sept. 1…

Kona Grill closes Fla. location

September 14, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kona Grill Inc. has announced that it has closed its restaurant in Naples, Fla., effective Sept. 13, 2008. The location opened in November…

Froots names Eric Myers partner

September 14, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — South Florida-based Froots Smoothies has named Eric Myers as a new equity partner in the company. Myers is the area director for Los Angeles…

Organic To Go expands in Washington, D.C.

September 14, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Organic To Go is adding two new dining locations in the Washington, D.C., area. Organic To Go now has six locations in the D.C. Metro area.

XFormity, Cosi partner on restaurant reporting solution

September 11, 2008

DALLAS — XFormity Technologies and Cosi Inc. have announced the deployment of XFormity's Business Intelligence solution across all Cosi corporate restaurants.

Chipotle CEO addresses Q3 results

September 11, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced a preliminary view of third quarter results. Details for the full three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2008…

El Pollo Loco intros grilled chicken tortilla roll

September 11, 2008

COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco has announced the introduction of its latest menu item, the Grilled Chicken Tortilla Roll.

Starbucks heads into Swiss grocery stores

September 11, 2008

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks Corp. and Kraft Foods will sell packaged coffee in Swiss retail stores by the end of this month. The coffee will be sold…

Camille's intros grilled chicken wrap

September 10, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the systemwide roll out of its Chicken Artichoke Grilled Hot Wrap as a limited time offering.   The wrap…

Ivar's to host 70-year celebration

September 10, 2008

SEATTLE — Ivar's seafood chain is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a host of special events Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, 2008.   Ivar Haglund opened his first…

Spicy Pickle CEO discusses long-term growth

September 10, 2008

Trading Markets: Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. CEO Marc Geman said the company is aggressively looking at potential acquisitions of smaller chains that lack…

Caribou names Timothy Hennessy CFO

September 10, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. has announced that Timothy J. (Tim) Hennessy has been named chief financial officer.

Taco Del Mar names new president

September 9, 2008

BlueMauMau: Taco Del Mar's co-founder has stepped down as the company's CEO and chairman. Kevin Hansen, chief operations officer, will lead the company in the…

Smoothie King launches coffee-based beverages

September 9, 2008

NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has added six new coffee-based smoothies to its menu. The chain has invited guests to try the new blends for free…