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Einstein Noah reports solid comps, revenue growth
March 2, 2008
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. announced strong results for the fourth quarter and year ended Jan. 1, 2008. Comparable-store sales…
read nowBruegger's to open more airport locations
February 28, 2008
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced plans to open three airport bakeries in 2008, beginning with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, which…
read nowSan Francisco expected to pass menu-labeling law
February 28, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle: A San Francisco Board of Supervisors committee has forwarded to the full board an ordinance that would require chain restaurants to…
read nowRestaurant index registers gain in January
February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance edged up slightly in January as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowSpicy Pickle acquires four franchised locations
February 27, 2008
DENVER — Spicy Pickle has acquired four locations in Denver from former franchisees, bringing the company-owned restaurant total to five, the company has…
read nowBoneheads sauces win 2008 Scovie Awards
February 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken recently was awarded three 2008 Scovie Awards for its signature Piri Piri sauces, the company has…
read nowPlanet Smoothie celebrates new SeaWorld waterpark
February 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with Aquatica, a new SeaWorld waterpark set to open March 1. Aquatica is across the street from SeaWorld…
read nowShareholder class action filed against Panera Bread
February 27, 2008
RADNOR, Pa. — A class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, St. Louis Division, on behalf of all purchasers…
read nowLetter to the Editor: Corn Refiners Assoc. defends use of sweetener
February 27, 2008
Dear Editor: High fructose corn syrup is the target of much misinformation and wrongly singled out in the obesity debate. Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard…
read nowSimpson joins Firehouse Subs as communications coordinator
February 26, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced that it has hired Melissa Simpson as its communications coordinator. She assists the department in managing…
read nowPapa Romano's, Mr. Pita add new territories
February 26, 2008
Oakland (Mich.) Business Review: Pizza chain Papa Romano's and wrap restaurant Mr. Pita have signed master franchisee agreements to begin opening co-branded…
read nowNSF appoints director of Restaurant Food Safety Division
February 26, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NSF International has announced that Jennifer Tong has been appointed director of NSF's Restaurant Food Safety Division. In her new role…
read nowFirst fast casual launches in UAE
February 26, 2008
Gulf News (Dubai): Al Islami Foods, provider of halal food products, launched the United Arab Emirates' first fast-casual restaurant chain, Al Farooj Fresh. In…
read nowPlayNetwork, Starbucks continue partnership
February 26, 2008
SEATTLE — PlayNetwork Inc., provider of signature media experiences for business, has announced that Starbucks has extended its partnership with PlayNetwork by…
read nowYogen Früz to add 60 Japan locations
February 26, 2008
TORONTO, Ontario — Yogen Früz, a frozen yogurt chain with 1,100 stores in more than 20 countries, has signed a master franchisee agreement with Toyoda Sangyo…
read nowGeorge Foreman appears at Fla. UFood Grill
February 26, 2008
BOSTON — Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman appeared at a UFood Grill restaurant in Naples, Fla., Feb. 22 as part of his spokesman…
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Fast casuals tackle obesity issues
Smaller portion sizes, healthier beverages part of industry push.
read nowDaphne's switches to trans-fat-free menu
February 25, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS — Daphne's Greek Cafe has announced that it has converted each of its more than 80 locations throughout California, Arizona, Oregon and Colorado…
read nowTropical Smoothie appoints new VP of operations
February 25, 2008
DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has announced Mike Rotondo has joined the company as vice president of operations. Rotondo will provide guidance on…
read nowGuide features gluten-free restaurants
February 25, 2008
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Triumph Dining, the nation's leading gluten-free publisher, has just released the third edition of "The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant…
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