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Starbucks, Kraft: Breaking up is hard to do
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
December 6, 2010
In the he said, she said dialogue between Starbucks Corp. and Kraft, the Seattle-based coffee giant has expressed distaste over Kraft's attempt to delay the…
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Whats the Five Guys mystique?
by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force
A year ago, Market Force conducted a survey and asked consumers to tell us their favorite fast casual restaurant, and why they nominated them. And we did it…
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Smashburger to open Brooklyn burger joints
December 5, 2010
Smashburger has signed a multiunit agreement with 25/20 Management to open up to three locations in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 2011.
read nowPennsylvania restaurants on scam alert
December 5, 2010
Restaurants in Pennsylvania have been warned by the U.S. Agriculture Department of a potential scam involving an unidentified caller claiming to be a health…
read nowMexican menu popularity boosted by fast casual concepts
December 5, 2010
Limited service Mexican restaurant chains were able to increase sales by 2.7 percent and unit counts by 1.8 percent in 2009, despite an overall industry-wide…
read nowUFood expands social media efforts
December 5, 2010
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. is expanding its social media efforts and online presence to better engage with consumers and shareholders through Facebook…
read nowGoMobo changes name to reflect offerings
December 5, 2010
GoMobo was launched in 2005 with a focus of creating a directory listing of restaurants where consumers could order ahead and get food on the go. Over time…
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Pollo Campero showcases health at Disney restaurant
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu items.
read nowGenghis Grill launches social media-driven music tour
December 2, 2010
On December 11, Dallas-based Genghis Grill will mark the beginning of its first ever social media-driven music tour, Genghis Live. Local city bands that want…
read nowWingstop opens first location in Queens, NY
December 2, 2010
Wingstop has opened its first location in Queens, N.Y. The store is owned and operated by franchisee Mac Khahera.
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Smashburger event recognizes franchisees
December 2, 2010
Smashburger recently held its inaugural franchisee conference in Denver, honoring franchisees for achievement, commitment and excellence.
read nowPanera Bread marks California milestone
December 2, 2010
Panera Bread will open its 100th location in California Dec. 7 in Citrus Heights.
read nowHoliday business crime prevention tips
Typically crime increases during the holiday season, and stores and restaurants are not exempt. Unfortunately, dishonest people and criminals are attracted to…
read nowEinstein Bros. expands Windy City presence
December 1, 2010
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multi-unit development deal with RT Development Chicago LLC to franchise Einstein Bros.
read nowSmashburger hires hometown agency of record
December 1, 2010
Smashburger has hired Denver-based brand communications agency Cactus as its agency of record (AOR) to help establish and execute the overall tone and voice of…
read nowElevation Burger latest to roll out Freestyle
December 1, 2010
Elevation Burger has become the latest restaurant chain to debut the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser. The Freestyle was unveiled at Elevation Burger's…
read nowFreshBerry to cool off hot markets
December 1, 2010
Consumers in Florida, Portugal and Venezuela will have access to FreshBerry frozen yogurt through a multiunit development deal destined to bring up to 10…
read nowMOOYAH to enter Ark., La., territory
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 30, 2010
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced its expansion into Arkansas and northern Louisiana through deals with six new franchisees in the states.
read nowSchlotzskys beefs up sandwich line
November 30, 2010
Schlotzsky’s has started its holiday season with the launch of the For Goodness Steak winter promotion, offering three new limited-time signature sandwiches…
read nowYogurt Mountain opens in Charleston, S.C.
November 30, 2010
Yogurt Mountain LLC has announced that it has opened a new store in Charleston, S.C. Customers who visit the store can enjoy a free 10-ounce yogurt during its…
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