Chipotle CEO sells 200K shares

November 13, 2007

StreetInsider.com: Steve Ells, founder and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, has sold 200,000 company shares since the beginning of November.   Read more

Paula Doyle named Bruegger's marketing VP

November 13, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced that Paula Doyle has been promoted to vice president of marketing. She served as senior marketing…

Squirrel acquires Pacific Restaurant Group

November 13, 2007

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Hospitality point-of-sale solutions provider Squirrel Systems has announced it has acquired the assets of Pacific Restaurant…

J. Gumbo's opens 7th location

November 13, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — J. Gumbo's Down-Home Cajun Cookin' recently opened its 7th location in Louisville, Ky., the company has announced.   The location occupies a…

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Atlanta Bread debuts fall favorites

November 12, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. —  Atlanta Bread has announced it is bringing back for a limited time the Turkey Cranberry Twist, featuring oven-roasted turkey breast, crisp…

Qdoba opens 400th location

November 12, 2007

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the opening of its 400th restaurant location. The newest location is in Nampa, Idaho.   "In the past 12 months…

Quiznos rolls out $2 flatbread sammies

November 12, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of $2.00 gourmet flatbread sammies. The new sandwiches come in four varieties — Sonoma Turkey, Italiano, Alpine…

Taco Del Mar president resigns, Schmidt to retake helm

November 12, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced a change in leadership affecting three of its principal officers.   Co-founder and chief executive officer James Schmidt…

Caribou Coffee CEO resigns

November 12, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that Michael J. Coles, company board chairman and chief executive officer, has stepped down. Coles will…

Saladworks returns Autumn Harvest Salad

November 11, 2007

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks has re-introduced its seasonal "Autumn Harvest Salad," the company has announced.   The Autumn Harvest Salad features roasted…

Chipotle, La Madeleine eye handheld tech

November 11, 2007

Dallas Morning News: Fast-casual restaurants in the U.S., including Dallas-based La Madeleine Bakery, Café and Bistro and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are…

Tropical Smoothie intros candy cane smoothie

November 11, 2007

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has introduced its Tropical Candy Cane Smoothie, available from Oct. 28 through Dec. 29, 2007.   The 24-ounce smoothie is…

Seastone intros restaurant gift-card program

November 11, 2007

PROVO, Utah — Gift-card package and promotional-program provider Seastone has announced an extensive offering of gift-card packages and programs for the…

Network Services promotes two

November 11, 2007

MT. PROSPECT, Ill. — Mike Johnson has been promoted to chief financial officer of Network Services Co. and John Holland to vice president of customer…

Zoe's Kitchen opens in Houston

November 11, 2007

Houston Business Journal: Zoe's Kitchen has opened its first restaurant location in Houston.  John Wilson and J.C. Colgan are the Houston territory owners and…

Fla. restaurant assoc. commends depreciation bill

November 11, 2007

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association has applauded U.S. Representative Kendrick Meek (D-FL) for his support of a revised tax…

Chipotle to use dairy from pasture-raised cows

November 8, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill founder and CEO Steve Ells said the company will switch to using dairy products from pasture-raised cows. Ells made the…

SCA Tissue named Top 10 SYSCO supplier

November 8, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — For the third consecutive year, SCA Tissue was named a Top 10 supplier by SYSCO Corp. and presented with a 2007 Gold Level Supplier Award at…

SCA Tissue named top 10 SYSCO supplier

November 8, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — For the third consecutive year, SCA Tissue was named a Top 10 supplier by SYSCO Corp. and presented with a 2007 Gold Level Supplier Award at…