Starbucks opens 100th Malaysian outlet

February 18, 2008

The Star (Malaysia): Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhd has opened its 100th Starbucks location in Malaysia, and plans to open another five to six…

California Tortilla plans leap-year promotion

February 18, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has announced it will give a free side order of tortilla chips and queso to customers who order an entrée Feb. 29 while…

Chipotle goes all-natural in Minn. restaurants

February 17, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it is serving naturally raised beef in all 44 of its Minnesota restaurants. All of Chipotle's naturally…

Site sends restaurant nutrition data by text

February 17, 2008

The Press of Atlantic City: Diet.com recently launched Nutrition on the Go, a text-messaging service that lets consumers check out the calories, carbs and fat…

Caribou Coffee reports flat comps growth

February 17, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has reported flat comparable-store sales growth for the company's fourth quarter ended Dec. 30, 2007. Franchised…

Grocery sales boost operations

Operator partnerships with grocery, beverage giants prove profitable.

FOCUS Brands announces international developments

February 14, 2008

ATLANTA — FOCUS Brands Inc. has announced the opening of several Schlotzsky's locations in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, South Africa and Jordan, set to take place…

Commerce Banks founder joins Saladworks team

February 14, 2008

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — John Scardapane, founder and chairman of Saladworks Inc., has announced that Vernon W. Hill II has joined the company as chairman of the…

Hurricane Grill & Wings continues Las Vegas expansion

February 14, 2008

LAS VEGAS — On Feb. 17, Hurricane Grill & Wings will open its newest restaurant location in Las Vegas, the second of five stores scheduled to open there…

Chipotle revenue up 31%

February 14, 2008

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2007.   For the fourth quarter…

Bruegger's acquires Triangle Bagels and Bagel Factory

February 14, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced that it has acquired Triangle Bagels Inc., a franchisee of 14 Bruegger's bakery-cafes in North…

Panera removes pizza from menu

February 13, 2008

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Inc. has reported the results of its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2007 sales, for the period ended Dec. 25, 2007.   For the quarter…

Buffalo Wild Wings beats Q4, FY '07 projections

February 12, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 30, 2007.   For the quarter, same-store sales…

Dunkin' Donuts launches oven-toasted menu

February 12, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has launched a new, all-day oven-toasted menu, marking the most significant change to Dunkin' Donuts product lineup since the…

Technomic report covers top 100 emerging chains

February 12, 2008

CHICAGO — Foodservice consultancy Technomic Information Services has issued its "2008 Top 100 Emerging Chain Concept Report," which features 100 up-and-coming…

Starbucks to retrain 135,000 baristas

February 11, 2008

SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced it will close 7,100 company-operated stores in the U.S. from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 26 to retrain about 135,000 in-store…

Taco Del Mar expands to Mich.

February 11, 2008

The Detroit News: The first of three Taco Del Mar locations in southeast Michigan has opened and the chain is looking for additional franchisees to helm up to…

Franchisees sue Doc Green's

February 10, 2008

BlueMauMau: Six Doc Green's franchisees are suing Atlanta-based Raving Brands for misrepresenting that the franchise system had a proven business model. …

UFood concludes $8.9 million public offering

February 10, 2008

BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the conclusion of a private offering that raised gross proceeds of $8.9 million.   The private offering of…

Ellianos Coffee Company establishes nutritional panel

February 7, 2008

LAKE CITY, Fla. — The growing demand for healthier menu choices has led Ellianos Coffee Company to establish the Ellianos Nutritional Panel, designed to…