Coca-Cola shareholders to challenge use of Bisphenol-A in cans

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April 20, 2010

Coca-Cola shareholders will vote today on a proposal asking the company to disclose how it is responding to public concerns about the safety of Bisphenol-A…

Voting begins for Moe's Dead Ringer contest

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April 20, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill launched its Dead Ringer contest Jan. 15 with the intent to take Moe's rock-n-roll image to the next level.   More than 5,000 people…

Elevation Burger signs first California franchise deal

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April 20, 2010

Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchise deal with entrepreneur family Gene and Mary Hendifar, and brothers Paul and Jason Hendifar, to open three Los…

UFood Grill signs U.S. Dept. of State facility franchise deal

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April 20, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced a new franchise relationship with I.L. Creations of Rockville, Md., for the launch of a UFood Grill in Washington…

Institute of Medicine recommends sodium reduction in food supply

April 20, 2010

The Institute of Medicine has released its report on recommended strategies for reducing sodium intake to levels recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for…

Togo's Sandwiches kicks off franchise tour

April 19, 2010

Togo's Sandwiches, based in San Jose, Calif., is holding a series of free seminars throughout the state to share the Togo's story with individuals interested…

Mimis Cafe launches fast casual concept

April 19, 2010

Mimis Cafe has announced the reopening of its Chandler, Ariz., location, the first restaurant to feature Mimi's Quick Cafe in addition to traditional…

Calbi taco truck opens mobile unit in Austin, Texas

April 19, 2010

Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos, the Los Angeles-based gourmet Korean-fusion mobile food chain, has opened its first out-of-state mobile food venue.   On…

Synq Solutions forms partnership with Back Yard Burgers

April 19, 2010

Synq Solutions, a provider of in-store marketing materials for the retail and restaurant industries, has entered into a marketing agreement with Back Yard…

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Boloco rolls out FourSquare mayor reward

April 19, 2010

In an effort to create tangible perks for FourSquare mayors, Boloco has announced that it has started to develop of a special 4SQ Mayor Boloco Card.     Only…

Togo's Sandwiches kicks off franchise tour

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April 19, 2010

Togo's Sandwiches, based in San Jose, Calif., is holding a series of free seminars throughout the state to share the Togo's story with individuals interested…

Mimis Cafe launches fast casual concept

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April 19, 2010

Mimis Cafe has announced the reopening of its Chandler, Ariz., location, the first restaurant to feature Mimi's Quick Cafe in addition to traditional…

Calbi taco truck opens mobile unit in Austin, Texas

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April 19, 2010

Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos, the Los Angeles-based gourmet Korean-fusion mobile food chain, has opened its first out-of-state mobile food venue.   On…

Synq Solutions forms partnership with Back Yard Burgers

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April 19, 2010

Synq Solutions, a provider of in-store marketing materials for the retail and restaurant industries, has entered into a marketing agreement with Back Yard…

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Boloco rolls out FourSquare mayor reward

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April 19, 2010

In an effort to create tangible perks for FourSquare mayors, Boloco has announced that it has started to develop of a special 4SQ Mayor Boloco Card.     Only…

Spicy Pickle appoints new CEO

April 18, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of the fast casual restaurant chains Spicy Pickle in the United States and Bread Garden Urban Cafe in Canada, has…

Wireless Ronin white paper focuses on digital menu board solutions

April 18, 2010

Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc., a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider, has announced the release of a white paper looking at how digital signage is…

California Tortilla adds several new menu items

April 18, 2010

California Tortilla has announced that it has revamped its menu by adding more than 25 new items. The additions include four new innovative burritos, the…