Baker Bros signs five-unit Texas deal

August 28, 2007

DALLAS — Baker Bros American Deli announced it has signed a second area-development agreement to open five more franchise units in western Texas. The two…

Starbucks to launch 'Coffee is Culinary' campaign

August 28, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced it is collaborating with chef Marcus Samuelsson for its new campaign, "Coffee is Culinary."   Through a collaboration…

Atlanta Bread intros panini, salad, pasta, soup

August 28, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — Atlanta Bread Co. has announced its launch of several new Latin American-inspired menu additions. The offerings are the Cubano Panini, Salsa…

Bruegger's receives 2007 NRAEF Spirit award

August 28, 2007

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), along with Nation's Restaurant News (NRN), have announced the winners of the…

Starbucks to carry 'SNL' DVD

August 27, 2007

USA Today: Saturday Night Live's "The Best of 06/07" DVD will be available for sale only at Starbucks.   Starbucks draws 40 million customers each week into…

Johnnie's Dog House to offer franchise opportunities

August 27, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Todd S. Chusid, founder and CEO of Johnnie's Dog House, has announced plans to franchise the eatery in an effort to become a nationally…

Mid-Atlantic, IFA partner for franchise seminar

August 27, 2007

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo has announced a partnership agreement with the International Franchise Association to bring…

Fast Casual releases hiring and retention report

August 27, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The editors of Fast Casual magazine, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRWeb.com have released the special report "Hiring and Retention: How to…

Chipotle, Farm Aid partner

August 26, 2007

DENVER — On Aug. 29, 2007, Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate proceeds from sales of its items made with naturally raised pork, beef and chicken to Farm Aid, a…

California Tortilla sales increase

August 26, 2007

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Chain-wide sales for California Tortilla rose nearly 25 percent Aug. 22, 2007, the same day the restaurant chain expected to sell its five…

Viral marketing

Viral marketing is inexpensive, fun and cutting edge, but measuring its success can be difficult.  

Meals by mobile

August 26, 2007

The growing popularity of text messaging.

Charley's Grilled Subs

August 26, 2007

Built on a Philadelphia tradition.

Mid-Atlantic Expo to offer attendee events, programs

August 26, 2007

Exhibitors are the show at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, but several side acts will compete for the attention of between 8,000 and…

Marble Slab unveils new flavor line-up

August 23, 2007

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced two new ice cream flavors — Black Cherry and White Chocolate.   The new Black Cherry flavor combines Black Cherry…

Roger Laverty becomes Farmer Bros. CEO

August 23, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif. — Roger "Rocky" Laverty has been elected to the Farmer Bros. board of directors and will become the company's CEO effective December 2007…

Tracking trends

August 23, 2007

POS systems give operators the ability to measure success from the home office.

Summit collaborative to focus on HR tactics

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 23, 2007

Hosted by HR expert Rudy Miick, the session will focus on the fast-casual HR environment.

Ones to watch

These fast-casual pizza chains are taking a slice of the segment.

City Wok expands to N.C.

August 22, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — City Wok, a southern California-based fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain, announced that it has signed a multi-unit franchise…