Pollo Campero creates new logo, prepares for expansion

June 18, 2006

GUATEMALA CITY — Pollo Campero announced the introduction of a new logo in the United States.   "We hired Advance Design Center headquartered in Dallas to…

Panera Bread creates Panera Kids menu

June 18, 2006

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — On June 21, Panera Bread will introduce Panera Kids, a children's menu featuring organic and all-natural offerings.   According to a…

KnowFat Lifestyle Grille sets ambitious goals

June 18, 2006

Boston Herald: KnowFat Lifestyle Grille has commitments for 60 new franchise locations to open over the next six years in markets including Des Moines, Iowa…

Black Gold

Push your profits by matching your premium food with a premium coffee

Caribou Coffee now offered at Life Time Fitness Cafes

June 15, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — The Caribou Coffee Company Inc.'s branded coffee now is offered at 40 Life Time Fitness health and fitness centers in nine states.   Life Time…

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig

June 15, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…

Lenny's Sub Shop signs agreements in Michigan

June 14, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to expand the franchise to Michigan.   According to a news…

Corner Bakery hires Noodles executive to lead franchising

June 14, 2006

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe, a fast-casual bakery cafe owned by CBC Restaurant Corp., has hired P.J. Evans to lead the chain's franchise development efforts.

Camille's inks international agreements

June 14, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has entered into a master franchise agreement to develop restaurants in Puerto Rico, South America, Caribbean Basin and…

Fuddruckers ad firm resigns

June 13, 2006

DALLAS — Kolar Advertising has resigned creative duties on the Fuddruckers account, the agency told Ad Week.   Kolar, an independent full-service shop, had…

Mexican franchises show strong popularity growth

June 13, 2006

Franchising.com: Despite recent national debates about the Mexican-U.S. border situation, Mexican food franchises continue to grow. Eating at QSRs like Taco…

European fast casual moves to the U.S.

June 13, 2006

WASHINGTON — Vapiano is a German-based fast-casual concept and it is moving to the United States. Specializing in Italian food with a European flair, the…

Arby's tests fast-casual concept

June 13, 2006

Arby's is testing a fast-casual concept called Arby's Market Fresh. Two stores are open — Chicago and Roswell, Ga. — and another will open near Atlanta in…

How much hotter can Chipotle get?

June 12, 2006

Forbes: Banc of America Securities maintained a "neutral" rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill but raised estimates and the price target based on strong…

Investors sell Canadian rights to Original Soup Man

June 11, 2006

The Star Phoenix: Investors who bought the Canadian franchising rights to the Original Soup Man last year sold back their rights and closed their Ottawa…

The Bruegger's turnaround

The once fast-growing chain has learned slow-growth is better.

Culver's launches $2MM ad campaign called "Good-bye Ice Cream"

June 8, 2006

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — In a bold departure from previous advertising, Culver's will launch a new $2 million ad campaign June 12 touting the freshness, quality and…

Glory Team introduces EATware

June 8, 2006

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Glory Team Industrial LLC introduced EATware, a line of environmentally friendly, high quality, single-use products for the foodservice…

Einstein Bros. introduces new breakfast sandwich

June 8, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels, one of the brands under New World Restaurant Group Inc., introduced the Spicy Elmo egg sandwich.   According to a news…

Taco Del Mar opens 200th store

June 7, 2006

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar opened its 200th location in Palo Alto, Calif.   The North American independent restaurant chain, known for its "mondo burritos and…