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Starbucks to enter Russia
August 19, 2007
International Herald Tribune: Starbucks will open its first location in Russia next month after a decade of delays that included losing its trademark rights in…
read nowFranchise Concepts completes Rising Roll takeover
August 16, 2007
ATLANTA — Franchising Concepts has announced its acquisition of the remaining ownership of Rising Roll Gourmet from Rising Brands LLC. Rising Roll…
read nowStarbucks to sell chocolate in retail outlets
August 16, 2007
International Herald Tribune: Starbucks Corp. will start to sell packages of premium "drinking chocolate" nuggets in U.S. grocery stores and other retail…
read nowMcAlister's Deli and NFL's Deuce McAllister partner for brand boost
August 16, 2007
RIDGELAND, Miss. — NFL New Orleans Saints player Deuce McAllister has entered into a personal-service agreement with McAlister's Deli, the company has…
read nowA capstone of collaboration
August 16, 2007
The 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit aims for atmosphere of sharing.
read nowRed Robin appoints Pattye Moore to board of directors
August 15, 2007
GREENWOOD VILLAGE , Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the appointment of Pattye L. Moore to the company's board of directors effective…
read nowGloria Jean's steps up commitment to certified coffee
August 15, 2007
SYDNEY, Australia — Gloria Jean's Coffees has announced it will increase the amount of coffee it purchases from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms to nearly…
read nowMichel Sohrabi named Hypercom VP
August 15, 2007
PHOENIX — Michel Sohrabi has been appointed to the newly created post of vice president of marketing and business development at Hypercom EMEA. Sohrabi will…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings signs POS deal with Micros subsidiary
August 15, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar has signed a five-year agreement to purchase point-of-sale systems from Hospitality Solutions…
read nowOrganic to Go net loss widens
August 14, 2007
SEATTLE — Organic To Go reported its financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2007. Revenues for the quarter increased…
read nowCelebrity chef to work with CRAEF students at Midwestern Expo
August 14, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) has announced that celebrity chef Tommy Tang will work with the 200…
read nowSandella's expands into Southern California
August 14, 2007
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has secured a master franchise agreement in Southern California with franchise veteran Marc Hughston, the company…
read nowQuiznos, TSFA president settle lawsuit
August 14, 2007
Blue Mau Mau: Quiznos Subs and franchisor Chris Bray, president of the Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, have settled their drawn-out lawsuit. As part of…
read nowNational class-action suit filed against Quiznos
August 14, 2007
DENVER — A class-action lawsuit was filed against Quiznos Sub Aug. 14 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The lawsuit was filed on…
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That's a wrap
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Sandwich wraps present an easy option when looking to expand your menu.
read nowCraig Hopkins joins Baja Fresh as franchise development VP
August 13, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Craig Hopkins has joined Baja Fresh as its vice president of franchise development and real estate, the company announced. …
read nowDaphne's Greek Café opens quick-serve location
August 13, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Café opened its new quick-service concept, Daphne's Greek Express, at San Diego State University. Located in the food court of…
read nowJames Taylor joins Starbucks label
August 13, 2007
LOS ANGELES — The Starbucks Entertainment record label Hear Music will release James Taylor's "One Man Band," a CD/DVD set of live recordings and accompanying…
read nowSandella's makes R&I Top 400
August 13, 2007
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's, the 125-plus-unit flatbread fast-casual chain, secured the 301st spot on the annual Restaurant and Institution's Top 40…
read nowMeridian Kiosks, Elo TouchSystems team for food-ordering kiosks
August 12, 2007
ABERDEEN, N.C. — Meridian Kiosks, a manufacturer of kiosks and self-service terminals, has announced that it has teamed with Tyco Electronics' Elo…
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