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Chipotle net up 76 percent
July 31, 2007
DENVER — Same-store sales at company-owned Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. locations increased nearly 12 percent for the second quarter ended June 30, the company…
read nowFast Casual produces first restaurant-association podcast
July 31, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine has announce its partnership with the California Restaurant Association to produce a new podcast channel for California…
read nowJury finds against El Pollo Loco Inc. in trademark dispute
July 31, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Inc. announced Aug. 1 that a Laredo, Texas, jury has reached a verdict in a trademark lawsuit filed by El Pollo Loco-Mexico…
read nowNRA announces public affairs conference speakers
July 31, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has announced two of the highlighted speakers for the National Restaurant Association's Public Affairs…
read nowCamille's opens first international location
July 31, 2007
TULSA , OKLA — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, opened its first Camille's Sidewalk Café location in San Juan …
read nowFresh City signs 40-unit development deal
July 30, 2007
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Fresh City has announced the signing of a franchise-development agreement with Capitol Fresh LLC for 40 restaurants in Virginia, Maryland and…
read nowR&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners
July 30, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. In the study, more than…
read nowRestaurant performance outlook rises in June
July 30, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a comprehensive index of restaurant activity, posted a moderate gain in…
read nowSpacenet, Fazoli's extend contract
July 30, 2007
MCLEAN, Va. — Spacenet Inc. has extended its enterprise network-services contract with Fazoli's Restaurants, operator of more than 300 restaurant locations…
read nowMr. Greek inks Tennessee development deal
July 30, 2007
ONTARIO, Canada — Mr. Greek has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop three restaurants to the Nashville area, the company announced. The new…
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Survey: Quality care
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Restaurants rely on customer service to increase profits and consumer satisfaction.
read nowAu Bon Pain puts focus on health, nutrition
July 29, 2007
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has announced the 100-percent elimination of trans fats from its menu items, and the launch of a new Web site that provides in-depth…
read nowNew program to aid seafood buyers
July 29, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), whose members provide about 75 percent of all seafood consumed in the United States, recently formed…
read nowVapiano expands to the United States
July 29, 2007
Washington, D.C. — Vapiano, named the "Future of Fresh Casual" by Foodservice Europe, secured its first U.S. franchisee this week. Vapiano franchisee Konrad…
read nowDave Matthews Band latest on Starbucks roster
July 29, 2007
SEATTLE — The new Dave Matthews Band CD, "Live Trax," will be available at company-operated Starbucks locations in the United States and Canada beginning July…
read nowTumaro's intros organic, whole wheat, tortillas
July 26, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Tumaro's Gourmet Tortillas has announced the launch of its new USDA certified organic tortillas for food service distribution. …
read nowStarbucks relocates Indianapolis flagship
July 26, 2007
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company will open its new Indianapolis flagship coffeehouse at the relocated Mid-America office Aug. 2. The new store is adjacent…
read nowNASDAQ, NRA to host food- and restaurant-industry forum
July 26, 2007
NEW YORK — The NASDAQ Stock Market will host a food- and restaurant-industry forum Aug. 1, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to discuss the state of the…
read nowRadiant Systems reports 2Q results
July 26, 2007
ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc., technology provider for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced financial results for the second quarter and six…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels opens at Fort Leavenworth
July 26, 2007
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, operator of seven Einstein Bros. locations, has opened its latest location at Fort…
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