Panda Express rolls out Beijing Beef

March 17, 2008

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express has announced the launch of its Beijing Beef menu item, the chain's first major rollout since Orange Chicken more than 2…

Spicy Pickle inks multiunit Texas franchise deal

March 17, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced that it recently sold the rights to develop seven locations in San Antonio, Texas.   The sale of the restaurant-development…

GE Capital Solutions completes $40 million deal

March 17, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance, has completed a deal with Back Bay Restaurant Group totaling $40 million. The finance agreement…

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Charley's Grilled Subs launches Hoopsteaks promo

March 16, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs is giving fans the chance to score huge prizes. Through April 11, 2008, fans may enter once a day at www.hoopsteaks.com…

Online ad spending expected to triple

March 16, 2008

Yahoo: Marketers and Web sites alike are struggling to bring to the Internet ads that resemble those on television without turning off viewers.   Spending on…

More stay-at-home moms lead to less meals out

March 16, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: From 1948 to 1999, the percentage of women in the work force climbed from 32.7 percent to 60 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens 500th restaurant

March 16, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, a franchised location in Grand Blanc, Mich.   "This is a…

Patrick Chiacchia joins UFood as VP, real estate

March 16, 2008

BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the hiring of Patrick Chiacchia as vice president of real estate. Chiacchia has more than 30 years of…

Shane's Rib Shack names new agencies of record

March 16, 2008

ATLANTA — McDonough, Ga.-based Shane's Rib Shack has announced the selection of two big-brand agencies to take its marketing and customer experience to the…

Starbucks foundation awards $2 million

March 13, 2008

SEATTLE – Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced the Starbucks Foundation is making two new grant commitments to help support water, sanitation and hygiene…

Jamba Inc. reports Q4, fiscal year results

March 13, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has reported its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and for the full 2007 fiscal year ended Jan. 1, 2008. The…

Senators talk legislation over tomato-picker wages

March 13, 2008

Examiner: Two Democratic senators have threatened to introduce legislation and scrutinize companies with government contracts to pressure Florida tomato…

Chipotle adopts new chicken-slaughter policy

March 13, 2008

DENVER — Following nearly a year of discussions with PETA and a shareholder resolution submitted by the group, Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed…

Panera increases credit facility to $250M

March 13, 2008

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. entered into an amended and restated credit agreement that increases the amount of its credit facility from $7…

Meat exec admits sick cows slaughtered

March 12, 2008

The New York Times: The president of a slaughterhouse at the heart of the largest meat recall denied under oath March 12, but then grudgingly admitted, that…

Report: Consumers impacted by higher menu prices

March 12, 2008

CHICAGO — In a recent national survey by foodservice consultants Technomic, more than half of consumers polled said they have noticed higher menu prices at…

Doc Green's intros new salads

March 12, 2008

ATLANTA — Doc Green's Gourmet Salads & Grill has incorporated Italian flavors into fresh menu options with limited-time items: the Mozzarella Perlini Salad…

Quiznos featured on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice'

March 12, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced that it will be featured on the March 13 episode of NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice." Teams on the reality show will compete to…

Pollo Campero to offer grilled chicken varieties

March 12, 2008

DALLAS — Latin American chicken chain Pollo Campero officially kicks off its new grilled chicken menu March 13 in 38 U.S. restaurants.   The new…