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Corner Bakery signs 11-unit San Diego franchise deal
November 4, 2009
Corner Bakery Cafe's strategic franchise development program continues to prove successful during the down economy, as the brand announces a partnership with…
read nowQdoba offers free kids' meals at Mass. locations
November 4, 2009
Qdoba Mexican Grill is now offering free meals for children, 12 years of age and younger, when a parent purchases one adult meal. The free weekly kids' meal…
read nowBruegger's launches Toys for Tots holiday campaign
November 4, 2009
Bruegger's is teaming up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to meet the dramatic increase in requests for toys this holiday season. Through its "Kids…
read nowRubio's ends third quarter debt free
November 4, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. is ending its third quarter debt free, positioning the company well from a liquidity standpoint as it begins the fourth quarter. …
read nowMetal Packaging Alliance chair says BPA unfairly maligned by Consumer Reports
November 4, 2009
Operators buying bulk cans of food supplies need not be alarmed by Consumer Reports' data on measurable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in canned foods, according…
read nowFirst Seattle's Best Coffee opens in Houston
November 3, 2009
Seattle's Best Coffee has announced that its first Houston-area franchise opened in the lobby level of Williams Tower by the Galleria. The kiosk is the first…
read nowPJ's Coffee of New Orleans continues with expansion push
November 3, 2009
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans has announced its continued expansion efforts in the year since it was acquired by Scott, Steve and Paul Ballard along with Thomas…
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Technomic report predicts alcohol sales falling in 2010
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Alcohol sales at casual- and fine-dining chains are expected to be slim in 2010, giving some fast casual operators a golden opportunity.
read nowSpoon Me opens franchise location in Calgary
November 3, 2009
Spoon Me frozen yogurt has expanded into Canada with its first location in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary Spoon Me pushes the total number of operating stores…
read nowCarrols Restaurant Group debt reduction improves bottom line
November 2, 2009
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27. The company operates…
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea to acquire Diedrich Coffee
November 2, 2009
Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. and Diedrich Coffee Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Peet's will acquire…
read nowRed Mango thanks Facebook fans with coupon
November 2, 2009
As a token of appreciation for its more than 100,000 Facebook fans, Red Mango is giving its Facebook friends a coupon good for $1 off any order. The coupon…
read nowWOW Café and Wingery continues to show growth
November 2, 2009
WOW Café and Wingery, has announced it has opened several new locations throughout the United States. A contributing factor to the openings is WOW Café's…
read nowSpicy Pickle launches Turkey Tuesday
November 2, 2009
Spicy Pickle has announced the launch of Turkey Tuesday, where guests at any Colorado Spicy Pickle location can enjoy any turkey sandwich, sub or panini with a…
read nowBurgerville launches new November menu items
November 2, 2009
In the spirit of the holiday season, and running the entire month of November, Burgerville will be offering guests a selection of items featuring a traditional…
read nowSchlotzsky's selects Synq Solutions to streamline marketing execution
November 2, 2009
Synq Solutions, a provider of in-store marketing and promotional support programs for the quick-service and fast casual industry, has announced that…
read nowRubio's passes on buyout offer
November 1, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has decided to decline an $80 million buyout offer it received from stockholder Alex Meruelo and the Meruelo Group, and Levine…
read nowReports detail call to restaurants to double fresh produce use
November 1, 2009
Two newly published reports have documented the discussions of a supply chain-wide executive think tank's recent call to double the use of fresh produce in…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe inks deal to open 12 non-traditional locations
November 1, 2009
Corner Bakery Cafe has announced that it will partner with franchisee PhaseNext Hospitality to develop 12 new Corner Bakery Cafe locations in non-traditional…
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian and Doc Popcorn open co-brand pilot
November 1, 2009
Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced the opening of its newest location inside an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas. This is the fourth Maui Wowi Hawaiian…
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