Entrepreneur Magazine: 2009 'Year of the sandwich'

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December 16, 2009

The rankings are in and Entrepreneur Magazine's 31st Annual Franchise 500 is out, with Subway taking the number-one spot. McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Hampton Inn and…

Report outlines safety protocols of best-in-class food manufacturers

December 15, 2009

Pilgrim Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management (ECQM) software solutions, in association with Aberdeen Group…

Fatburger named best burger by myfoxla's voters

December 15, 2009

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger concept has been recognized as Los Angeles' "Best Burger." Close to 40,000 consumers voted for myfoxla's "Hotlist,…

Raving Brands sells off Boneheads

December 15, 2009

Raving Brands has entered a deal with BH Acquisition LLC for the purchase of the Boneheads Seafood restaurants name and trademark.   The deal was struck Nov.

Five Guys, Chick-fil-A consumers' top choices

Five Guys, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle and Panera Bread lead in consumer Market Force survey.

Report outlines safety protocols of best-in-class food manufacturers

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December 15, 2009

Pilgrim Software, Inc., a world-leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management (ECQM) software solutions, in association with Aberdeen Group…

Fatburger named best burger by myfoxla's voters

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December 15, 2009

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger concept has been recognized as Los Angeles' "Best Burger." Close to 40,000 consumers voted for myfoxla's "Hotlist,…

Raving Brands sells off Boneheads

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December 15, 2009

Raving Brands has entered a deal with BH Acquisition LLC for the purchase of the Boneheads Seafood restaurants name and trademark.   The deal was struck Nov.

Five Guys, Chick-fil-A consumers' top choices

Five Guys, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle and Panera Bread lead in consumer Market Force survey.

Tender Greens opens fourth California location

December 14, 2009

Tender Greens will open its fourth location in the heart of Hollywood, Calif., in January 2010. The new location will feature a private 1,200-square-foot patio…

Beautiful Brands adds Raw Sushi to franchise lineup

December 14, 2009

Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Tulsa-based In the Raw to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide. The…

Webinar to focus on specialty beverage trends

December 14, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nestle Professional and FastCasual.com have announced the free webinar, "Specialty beverages: The trends driving the industry." The webinar…

Tender Greens opens fourth California location

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December 14, 2009

Tender Greens will open its fourth location in the heart of Hollywood, Calif., in January 2010. The new location will feature a private 1,200-square-foot patio…

Beautiful Brands adds Raw Sushi to franchise lineup

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December 14, 2009

Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Tulsa-based In the Raw to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide. The…

Restaurant industry comeback scheduled for late 2010, NPD says

December 13, 2009

After five consecutive quarters of traffic declines through September 2009, the industry will remain weak at least through the first half of 2010, according to…

Miami Subs expands in New York

December 13, 2009

Miami Subs Pizza & Grill is pleased to announce the grand opening of its latest New York City location in Yonkers. The Yonkers Miami Subs Pizza & Grill…

Jamba Juice reinstates free flatbread day

December 13, 2009

Jamba Juice has announced the return of Free California Flatbreads Day at participating locations as part of its ‘Feel Good' Campaign. From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Qdoba launches new kids meal menu

December 13, 2009

Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced that it will offer a new Kids Meal as well as as a holiday gift to parents at participating Qdoba restaurants.    Throughout…

Fast casual operators find retail success

by Cary Stemle — Free-lance reporter, N/A

Producing and packaging your proprietary goods is one way to develop another revenue stream.

Restaurant industry comeback scheduled for late 2010, NPD says

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December 13, 2009

After five consecutive quarters of traffic declines through September 2009, the industry will remain weak at least through the first half of 2010, according to…