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Earl of Sandwich, Urban League partner
April 4, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla. — Fast-casual chain Earl of Sandwich has entered into an agreement with the National Urban League that awards the organization two franchise…
read nowOrganic To Go posts FY results
April 4, 2007
SEATTLE — Irvine, Calif.-based SP Holding Corporation, dba Organic To Go, the nation's first fast-casual cafe certified as an organic retailer, reported…
read nowNCR finance chief hired as Starbucks CFO
April 3, 2007
Associated Press: NCR Corp.'s Chief Financial Officer Peter Bocian has resigned after 24 years with the company. He will step down May 11 and is expected to…
read nowSeven sickened in E.coli outbreak
April 3, 2007
North County Times (California): Seven Orange County diners were sickened by E. coli after eating at the same Souplantation restaurant, health authorities…
read nowSTRANGE NEWS: Chicago Quiznos hosts coyote
April 3, 2007
Digital50.com: A Chicago Quiznos received a visit from an unusual guest - a wild coyote. The restaurant hosted the coyote, affectionately named Adrian by…
read nowFuzion Food Group hires new VP, executive chef
April 3, 2007
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Menu Development executive chef Andy Revella has joined Fuzion Food Group as its executive vice president of technical services and…
read nowQuiznos appoints new EVP, chief legal officer
April 3, 2007
DENVER — Richard J. Emmett has joined the Quiznos team as its executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective May 1. "Rich brings a wealth of…
read nowPanera reports 1Q earnings
April 3, 2007
ST. LOUIS — Same-store sales at Panera Bread Company decreased 0.2 percent for the first quarter ended March 27, the company announced April 4. Company-owned…
read nowMoe's partners with SYSCO Food Services
April 2, 2007
ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill announced it has contracted with SYSCO Food Services to consolidate its U.S. food purchasing and distribution program. The…
read nowTogo's launches new look, offerings
April 2, 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif. — West Coast-based fast-casual brand Togo's unveiled last week its new identity and menu offerings. Togo's new look, set to launch April 1…
read nowDTT Launches Smart V.I.E.W management system
April 2, 2007
LOS ANGELES — DTT Surveillance, provider of surveillance technology for the fast-food and fast-casual restaurant industry, announced the launch of its Smart…
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Marketing to small fries isn't child's play
by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.
Fast casuals don't need to compromise to market to children.
read nowCOVER: Sweet surrender
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
April 2, 2007
In today's fast-paced, health-crazed world, desserts are proving they're here to stay.
read nowNRA Show blows into Windy City
April 2, 2007
Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.
read nowQ & A with Diana Hovey
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
April 2, 2007
Fast Casual talks shop with Corner Bakery Café's senior vice president of marketing.
read nowEinstein Bros. intros pizza bagels in Denver
April 1, 2007
GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels, a subsidiary of New World Restaurant Group Inc. is now offering five Pizza Bagel flavors in 28 Denver-area restaurants.
read nowExtreme Pita includes nutritional info with receipts
April 1, 2007
San Diego Business Journal: Extreme Pita restaurants in San Diego and Orange counties in California have begun printing nutritional information on customer…
read nowQ&A with Starbucks CEO Jim Donald
April 1, 2007
Seattle Times: Starbucks CEO Jim Donald answered questions ranging from the company's expansion efforts to recent negative publicity. The company has set a…
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