Corner Bakery Cafe signs two new franchise partners

May 19, 2010

Corner Bakery Cafe announced May 19 that it has signed two new franchise partners, South Florida-based CB Rest Holdings LLC and California-based Preferred…

GRA report: People care about credibility of green restaurant claims

May 19, 2010

The Green Restaurant Association has released findings from a survey it administered to help find out what people think about dining "green." The company…

NPD: Restaurants likely to wean customers off discounts/deals

May 19, 2010

Restaurants across all segments of the restaurant industry offered a host of deals and discounts over the past two years to entice recession-ridden consumers…

QSR Automations to launch ConnectSmart TeamAssist

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May 19, 2010

QSR Automations will debut its new ConnectSmart TeamAssist software at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 22-25 at…

Tropical Smoothie rolls out BBQ sandwiches, lemonade smoothies

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May 19, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café is making summer fun with the return of its "Beachside BBQ" celebration, featuring three tropic-inspired sandwich items and refreshing…

Tossed hosts third annual National Salad Contest

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May 19, 2010

Tossed has announced its third annual National Salad Contest. The contest, held in conjunction with National Salad Month, gives amateur chefs the chance to…

Corner Bakery Cafe signs two new franchise partners

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May 19, 2010

Corner Bakery Cafe announced May 19 that it has signed two new franchise partners, South Florida-based CB Rest Holdings LLC and California-based Preferred…

GRA report: People care about credibility of green restaurant claims

May 19, 2010

The Green Restaurant Association has released findings from a survey it administered to help find out what people think about dining "green." The company…

NPD: Restaurants likely to wean customers off discounts/deals

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May 19, 2010

Restaurants across all segments of the restaurant industry offered a host of deals and discounts over the past two years to entice recession-ridden consumers…

Jazzman's Café unveils watermelon creations

May 18, 2010

Jazzman's Café & Bakery has announced that it will bring a summertime picnic classic to its stores this summer. Fresh watermelon, a typical staple in…

New tech solutions to debut at NRA Show 2010

May 18, 2010

A number of technology providers will debut new solutions at this weekend's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 22 through May…

Corner Bakery signs 12-unit expansion deal

May 18, 2010

Corner Bakery Café has signed a deal with Riverside, Calif.-based restaurateur Rodney Couch to develop 12 locations in the California counties of Riverside…

Consumers to inspire the next PJ's Coffee blend

May 18, 2010

PJ's Coffee of New Orleans has developed a consumer-inspired promotion to choose its next coffee flavor. Through the brand's social media venues Facebook and…

Panera Bread opens nonprofit pilot

May 18, 2010

Panera Bread has opened its first nonprofit location in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton. The new store does not tell customers what to pay for their meals.

NPD: Sandwiches, burgers prove recession resilient

May 18, 2010

Sandwiches and burgers still prove to bring in revenues for both quick-service and full service restaurants. According to The NPD Group, a leading market…

Ten ways restaurant operators can build their opt-in e-mail lists

If no one is reading your marketing e-mails, it doesn't matter how creative or passionate those messages are.

Starbucks names new consumer products president

May 18, 2010

Starbucks Coffee Co. has appointed Jeff Hansberry as president of the company's global consumer products group and foodservice. Hansberry will start in June…

Jazzman's Café unveils watermelon creations

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May 18, 2010

Jazzman's Café & Bakery has announced that it will bring a summertime picnic classic to its stores this summer. Fresh watermelon, a typical staple in…

New tech solutions to debut at NRA Show 2010

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May 18, 2010

A number of technology providers will debut new solutions at this weekend's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 22 through May…

Corner Bakery signs 12-unit expansion deal

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May 18, 2010

Corner Bakery Café has signed a deal with Riverside, Calif.-based restaurateur Rodney Couch to develop 12 locations in the California counties of Riverside…