Camille's opens first Wal-mart restaurant

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Beautiful Brands marks the significant opening of its first Supercenter location.

El Pollo Loco adds steak to menu

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January 7, 2010

El Pollo Loco, known for its flame-grilled chicken, is putting a new protein on its grill: sirloin steak. The new offerings include two varieties of…

Brueggger's adds to breakfast and lunch lineup

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January 7, 2010

Bruegger's Bakery Cafe is adding new breakfast and lunch offerings to its menu starting Jan. 6. The new items include a Maple & Sausage breakfast sandwich…

Terry Bradshaw to promote Zaxby's Kickin' Chicken sandwich

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January 7, 2010

Zaxby's has recruited Terry Bradshaw to tout its Kickin' Chicken Sandwich Meal in the chain's ongoing "Indescribably Good" ad campaign. A menu staple, the…

Wingstop restructures management team

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January 7, 2010

In addition to celebrating 25 consecutive quarters of positive comp store sales, opening its first international restaurant in Mexico City and becoming the…

Camille's opens first Wal-mart restaurant

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Beautiful Brands marks the significant opening of its first Supercenter location.

Starbucks announces date of Q1 earnings call

January 6, 2010

Starbucks Coffee Company plans to release its first quarter fiscal year 2010 financial results after the market close Jan. 20, 2010, with a conference call and…

Moe's Southwest Grill retools Web site

January 6, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced that its theme for 2010 is to connect and engage, and it all begins with the launch of the brand's new Web site and a…

Zpizza pulls in 'best of' franchise accolades

January 6, 2010

Zpizza was recently ranked No. 162 on the AllBusiness 2010 "AllStar Franchise" list, a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies. The…

MICROS acquires interactive marketing firm TIG Global

January 6, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of TIG Global, a group of leading interactive marketing companies for the hospitality and travel industries…

Starbucks announces date of Q1 earnings call

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January 6, 2010

Starbucks Coffee Company plans to release its first quarter fiscal year 2010 financial results after the market close Jan. 20, 2010, with a conference call and…

Moe's Southwest Grill retools Web site

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January 6, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has announced that its theme for 2010 is to connect and engage, and it all begins with the launch of the brand's new Web site and a…

Zpizza pulls in 'best of' franchise accolades

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January 6, 2010

Zpizza was recently ranked No. 162 on the AllBusiness 2010 "AllStar Franchise" list, a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies. The…

MICROS acquires interactive marketing firm TIG Global

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January 6, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc. has announced the acquisition of TIG Global, a group of leading interactive marketing companies for the hospitality and travel industries…

Starbucks to focus on low-fat offerings

January 5, 2010

Starbucks Corp. will keep its focus in 2010 on low-calorie beverage and other menu offerings. The company plans to launch a series of sandwiches with 40…

Seattle's Best Coffee showcases seasonal flavorings

January 5, 2010

Seattle's Best Coffee is taking the chill out of winter by introducing two new products perfect for a cold day.   The new classics and one seasonal favorite…

Greenz launches online wellness program

January 5, 2010

Greenz has announced a new wellness program designed to help its customers reach their health and wellness goals. The new wellness program includes:   Wellness…

Corner Bakery to highlight 100 low-cal meal combos

January 5, 2010

To help guests with their health-focused resolutions, Corner Bakery Cafe is introducing its "100 Under 600" program showcasing more than 100 different soup…

The brains behind the brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual executives are known for blazing new trails. But who are the five to watch in 2010?  

Starbucks to focus on low-fat offerings

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January 5, 2010

Starbucks Corp. will keep its focus in 2010 on low-calorie beverage and other menu offerings. The company plans to launch a series of sandwiches with 40…