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Restaurant Performance Index declines in April
May 30, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowTaco del Mar takes over Tennessee
May 30, 2007
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has signed an area development agreement for the Knoxville, Tenn., market with franchise developer Joddi Thomley. Thomley has been…
read nowQuiznos continues executive makeover
May 30, 2007
DENVER — Rusty Spinney has joined the Quiznos exective team as the company's senior vice president and principal accounting officer.
read nowParTech intros food-safety solution
May 30, 2007
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc., a division of PAR Technology Corporation, has introduced its iQuality food-safety solution, designed to foster food-safety…
read nowPenn Station opens 13th Kentucky location
May 30, 2007
CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area. The…
read nowPenn Station opens 13th Kentucky location
May 30, 2007
CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area. The…
read nowCKE to sell La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill
May 29, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. owner, operator and franchisor of the Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill restaurant brands…
read nowNew Peet's plant to double coffee production
May 29, 2007
San Jose Mercury News: Gourmet coffee company Peet's Coffee & Tea is moving into a new coffee roasting facility in Alameda, Calif. Increased coffee…
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NRA show highlights industry's best
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.
read nowBruegger's launches summer menu
May 28, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's May 25 announced the introduction of portable handheld salads. The fast-casual chain is introducing Tossed-for-You Salad…
read nowCorner Bakery signs first franchise partner
May 28, 2007
DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe announced it has signed The Rose Group as CBC Restaurant Corp.'s first new franchise partner. The Rose Group plans to add…
read nowThe National Restaurant Association reacts to minimum wage increase
May 24, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association is expressing disappointment that Congress has tied the federal minimum wage increase and tax package…
read nowCongress raises minimum wage to $7.25
May 24, 2007
Lexington Herald-Leader: Congress approved the first increase in the federal minimum wage in almost a decade as part of the $120 billion Iraq war spending…
read nowQuiznos launches Web site for franchisees
May 23, 2007
DENVER — Quiznos has launched MyQuiznos.com for North American franchise owners and corporate employees. MyQuiznos.com provides a complete communication and…
read nowCosi director sells shares
May 23, 2007
Associated Press: William D. Forrest, a director of restaurant chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according…
read nowEinstein Noah shares to start at $19
May 23, 2007
Reuters: Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. on May 18 said it expects its public offering of 5 million shares to be priced between $19 and $21 a share…
read nowCosi director sells more shares
May 23, 2007
Associated Press: William D. Forrest, a director of restaurant chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according…
read nowMenu trends main focus at NRA show
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 23, 2007
It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot, What's…
read nowQuiznos announces new EVP
May 22, 2007
DENVER — Clyde Rucker will join the Quiznos executive team as the company's executive vice president and chief administrative officer, effective May 29. …
read nowDixie intros Insulair EcoSmart cup
May 22, 2007
CHICAGO — Dixie Foodservice showcased its Insulair EcoSmart insulated coffee cup during the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show…
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