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Quiznos introduces prime rib sub
February 26, 2006
DENVER— Quiznos introduced the prime rib sandwich Feb. 27. According to a news release, the sandwich features a double portion of tender prime rib, piled high…
read nowFOCUS Brands Inc. selects Radiant Systems
February 23, 2006
ATLANTA — FOCUS Brands Inc., the franchisor Carvel, Cinnabon and Seattle's Best Coffee in Hawaii, has selected Radiant Systems as the preferred technology…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings appoints new board member
February 23, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS— Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. appointed Michael Johnson to its board of directors. Johnson was also elected to be a member of the board's audit and…
read nowCarpenter, Wood Stone VP, dead at 76
February 23, 2006
Longtime Wood Stone Corp. sales and marketing vice president Keith W. Carpenter, died of heart failure Feb. 5. He was 76. According to a statement on Wood…
read nowPanera removes trans fats
February 23, 2006
Richmond Heights, MO—Panera Bread announced it has voluntarily removed trans fat from its menu. All Panera Bread menu items will be free of trans fat by the…
read nowQuiznos faces class-action lawsuits
February 23, 2006
The Denver Post: Denver-based Quiznos is facing a pair of proposed class-action lawsuits over delays in getting locations approved for its franchisees. …
read nowStarbucks signs deal with East Coast grocer
February 22, 2006
Starbucks signed a five-year deal with Giant Food supermarkets. The grocery chain operates in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. According to a news…
read nowNew World's 2005 revenue increases 4.1%
February 22, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo.—New World Restaurant Group Inc. announced improved financial results for its 2005 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Jan. 3, 2006. Revenue…
read nowRestaurants and cafes represent fastest-growing segment of Wi-Fi hotspots
February 22, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO — Restaurants and cafes represent the fastest-growing segment of wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) hotspots, according to recent data released by JiWire…
read nowPanera Bread to add 5 metro stores in Denver
February 22, 2006
DENVER — Panera Bread plans to open five more restaurants in metro Denver in 2006. Ken Rosenthal of the Denver area owns Breads of the World. He also helped…
read nowBaker Bros expands in Texas
February 22, 2006
DALLAS— Baker Bros American Deli, a fast-casual concept headquartered here, has executed an area development agreement with Independence Franchising of Texas…
read nowGourmet food on the fast-casual menu
February 22, 2006
According to a Simmons Market Research Bureau report, nearly 20 percent of adults try to eat gourmet food when possible. One thing is sure: the gourmet…
read nowSuccess story: Camille's Sidewalk Café
February 22, 2006
How many people can say they work in peace and harmony with their spouse day in and day out? In the restaurant business, where stress and "Type A…
read nowGift cards are big business
February 22, 2006
Using stored-value cards instead of cash is a growing trend among U.S. consumers. The Federal Reserve estimates about 20 million consumers will spend $7…
read nowThe morphing of the QSR
February 22, 2006
When the McDonald's Bistro Deli opened in New Castle, Del., the restaurant's manger saw a different crowd. "We get people from all over because we…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings adds new sauces
February 21, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings added four new sauces to the menu. The additions include parmesan garlic, honey BBQ, Asian zing and mango habanera. These…
read nowSame-store sales increase 7.9% for Qdoba
February 21, 2006
Qdoba Mexican Grill reported first quarter system same-store sales increased 7.9 percent on top of a 12.5 percent increase in 2005. Qdoba opened 23 company…
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The truth behind organic and all-natural foods
Organic foods are a growing trend, but USDA fines restaurants up to $10,000 for misuse of the regulated term.
read nowDomino's posted a 57-percent increase in profits
February 20, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite softening sales in the final quarter of 2005, Domino's Pizza posted a 57 percent increase in profits on modest increases in…
read nowIntura adds to POS technology
February 20, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas — Point-of-sale and management software supplier Intura Solutions has added biometric fingerprint security to its Intura Vision…
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