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Spicy Pickle heads to Windy City
January 13, 2008
DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the sale of a multiunit restaurant agreement to develop locations in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, increasing the…
read nowNestlé continues Sjora launch
January 13, 2008
GLENDALE, Calif. — Nestlé FoodServices has launched its new Sjora beverage, made with 10 percent milk and 5 percent juice, to help restaurant operators…
read nowCaribou CFO resigns
January 10, 2008
Caribou Coffee Company Inc.'s chief financial officer George Mileusnic has resigned to "pursue other interests," less than two months after the resignation…
read nowVapiano signs first Fla. location
January 10, 2008
FORT MEYERS, Fla. — Vapiano has signed its first lease in Fort Meyers, Fla., with franchisee Konrad Woest and his family, the company has announced. The…
read nowChipotle to announce 4Q and FY '07 results
January 10, 2008
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced it will host a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 financial results at 5 p.m. EST…
read nowMintel releases '08 menu trends
January 9, 2008
CHICAGO — Mintel Menu Insights, a national restaurant-tracking service, has identified eight trends sure to transform the American menu in 2008 for restaurants…
read nowUFood Grill opens in Boston's Logan airport
January 9, 2008
BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the opening of UFood Grill at Boston Logan International Airport. The airport's newly renovated Terminal B…
read nowZpizza signs Middle East expansion deal
January 9, 2008
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Zpizza has signed a master franchise agreement with Bohoor International to bring 34 restaurants to the Middle East, the company has…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla launches edible bowls
January 8, 2008
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla is featuring three "Incredible Edible Bowls" on the latest installment of its limited-time menu. The Chili Bowl…
read nowBruegger's intros breakfast omelet sandwich
January 8, 2008
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has introduced its limited-time Spinach and Cheddar Omelet Sandwich, marking the first time the chain has offered an omelet…
read nowStarbucks shares increase as former CEO returns
January 8, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: Starbucks Corp. investors approved the return of Howard Schultz as chief executive Jan. 9 as company shares jumped 8.1 percent. …
read nowMcCafes to take on Starbucks, Dunkin'
January 7, 2008
Boston Herald: As McDonald's plans to open McCafes at about 14,000 U.S. locations, the competition generated may be equally steep for Starbucks and Dunkin…
read nowEnergy Kitchen to open 5 new franchises
January 7, 2008
NEW YORK — Energy Kitchen has announced the expected 2008 opening of five new franchise stores: three in New York City, one in Boston and one in Hoboken, N.J.
read nowStarbucks rehires Schultz as CEO, ends pact with XM Radio
January 7, 2008
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has announced its Board of Directors chairman Howard Schultz is retaking the company's helm, replacing Jim Donald, who is leaving the…
read nowDavid Deno becomes Quiznos president
January 7, 2008
DENVER — Quiznos has announced the appointment of David Deno as president, effective immediately. Deno will report directly to Quiznos chief executive Greg…
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Operators cash in with catering
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Catering options increase revenue, community footprint for franchisees.
read nowChipotle to beef up beef sales
January 6, 2008
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it will serve more than 52 million pounds of naturally raised meat in 2008, an increase of 12 million pounds…
read nowCamille's, Wal-Mart sign supercenter deal
January 6, 2008
TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company of Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, has signed an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to place its…
read nowUFood Restaurant Group completes reverse merger
January 6, 2008
BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc., franchisor and operator of fast-casual UFood Grill restaurants and nutritional product retail stores, has announced the…
read nowPanera revenue up 29%
January 3, 2008
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company has reported its systemwide comparable bakery-café sales increased 1.2 percent for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 25, 2007. …
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