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Planet Smoothie expands superfoods menu selection
July 13, 2009
ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced its partnership with Sambazon, the acai global leader, to launch three new smoothie flavors in a limited-time offer…
read nowHomeland Security drops no-match in favor of E-verify
July 12, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle: The Department of Homeland Security is abandoning the Bush-era no-match rule, in which the government compared Social Security numbers…
read nowChipotle partners with filmmakers to promote 'Food, Inc.'
July 12, 2009
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill is joining forces with Magnolia Pictures, Participant Media and River Road Entertainment to help promote their critically…
read nowQuiznos launches $3 Toasty Bullet sandwich
July 12, 2009
DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of its new Toasty Bullet sub, priced at just $3. The sub is being added to Quiznos Everyday Value Menu of $…
read nowSandella's to open in Chicago
July 12, 2009
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Entrepreneurs David Gile and Ankit Jhaveri have signed a franchise deal with Sandella's Flatbread Café to bring three new restaurants to…
read nowTogo's names new VP of franchise sales
July 12, 2009
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced that it has hired Todd Peterson as vice president of franchise sales. A 17-year restaurant industry…
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Putting pears on the menu
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Through the use of a shelf-stable product, operators can expand their ingredient options.
read nowPanda Express launches healthy eating program
July 9, 2009
ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express has announced the launch of its Wok Smart program to educate guests about the wide variety of healthy-eating options available…
read nowJames Pa named Charley's Grilled Subs VP of Brand Management
July 9, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has recently appointed James Pa as its new vice president of brand management, the company has announced. Pa will be…
read nowSandella's Flatbread opens San Diego franchise territory
July 9, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Sandella's Flatbread Cafe has announced that franchise opportunities for its fast casual cafe outlets are now available in locations throughout San…
read nowNRA Show exhibitors donate 66,000 lbs. of food
July 9, 2009
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick…
read nowTossed announces winner of second annual salad contest
July 8, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tossed has announced the winner of its second annual salad recipe contest, created in celebration of National Salad Month this past…
read nowFood chains, packaging firms initiate recycling campaign in NYC
July 8, 2009
NEW YORK — Global Green's Coalition for Resource Recovery gathered 80 participants for a "value chain caucus" aimed at diverting prepared food packaging from…
read nowChipotle becomes first restaurant to receive platinum LEED certification
July 8, 2009
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has been awarded Platinum level LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe launches "Stay Local" summer initiative
July 8, 2009
DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the introduction of its "Stay Local" program, encouraging guests to explore and rediscover summer in their very own…
read nowSmashburger to open first two Utah locations
July 8, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY — Smashburger is set to open its two Utah locations this August, the company has announced. At Smashburger, diners choose either a one-third…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings to conduct Q2 earnings webcast
July 8, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that the company will conduct a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2009 results on July 27…
read nowSubmarina California Subs gets investment boost
July 8, 2009
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Submarina California Subs has announced a significant investment in the company by Kerensa Investment Fund 1 LLC. The new alliance enables…
read nowEinstein Noah to present at consumer conference
July 7, 2009
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced that Rick Dutkiewicz, chief financial officer, and James O'Reilly, chief concept officer, will…
read nowPanera Bread launches meeting invite service in Indianapolis
July 7, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS — On July 7, the 14 Indianapolis-area Panera Bread locations will begin offering a free meeting invitation service to enable patrons to schedule…
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