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Share Our Strength to offer Great American Dine Out training webinars
June 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a week-long, nationwide charitable event in which thousands of participating restaurants…
read nowMama Fu's hits record sales with Mamas Eat Free promo
June 23, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — Mama Fu's "Mamas Eat Free," a seven-day promotional campaign for Mother's Day, set net sales records for nine individual store Mama Fu's Asian…
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Birth of a franchise: The first franchised location
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
After a permit issue postpones opening day, the first franchised Sofi's Crepes opens in Annapolis, Md.
read nowLaughing Planet Café partners with Truitt Bros. for bean supply
June 22, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. — After two years of intensive testing and sampling, Laughing Planet Café is introducing "smart beans" into its seven Oregon restaurants. The…
read nowNRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment
June 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places…
read nowQdoba announces 3-year deal with Boston Red Sox
June 22, 2009
BOSTON — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced it has signed a three-year marketing and concessions agreement with the Boston Red Sox, earning the designation as…
read nowCousins Subs continues '09 growth, reduces franchise fee
June 22, 2009
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs has posted impressive growth numbers in the first half of 2009 and will continue the momentum through the second half of…
read nowMary's Pizza Shack to launch fast casual concept
June 22, 2009
SONOMOA, Calif. -- Mary's Pizza Shack has announced it will launch a new fast casual restaurant concept later this year under the leadership of Cully…
read nowQuiznos partners with Balihoo for local marketing solution
June 22, 2009
BOISE, Idaho — Quiznos has partnered with Balihoo to deliver a comprehensive Local Marketing Automation solution to its franchise owners nationwide, the…
read nowMintel identifies healthy food menu challenges
June 22, 2009
CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items…
read nowVilla Enterprises taps Revention
June 21, 2009
HOUSTON -- Villa Enterprises has selected point-of-sale system supplier Revention Inc. for all of its quick-service and fast casual brands, the company has…
read nowFungus could threaten world wheat crop
June 21, 2009
Crop scientists fear an ancient fungus could wipe out more than 80 percent of worldwide wheat crops as it spreads from eastern Africa. At least $10 billion…
read nowSalsarita's announces new store openings
June 21, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has announced it has opened in 2009 four new restaurants and signed agreements for 28 more locations in the United…
read nowBruegger's returns Pretzel Bagel to summer menu
June 21, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt. — For a limited time only, Bruegger's is bringing back its Pretzel Bagel, which was first introduced in 2007. Guests can choose to eat the…
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How Lane Cardwell Jr. plans to re-marketize Boston Market
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Boston Market's CEO looks to recapture the meals-to-go niche by capitalizing on Boston Market's core strengths: value and product quality.
read nowBeach Pit BBQ marks Calif., U.S. expansion
June 18, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Beach Pit BBQ has announced expansion plans that will bring new restaurants to the state of California and to new cities across the United…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs makes best franchise list
June 18, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has announced it was named 145 out of 300 on Dun & Bradstreet's All Star Best of Best Franchise list. Still run by…
read nowQdoba franchisee capitalizes on Penguins coach's pre-game visits
June 18, 2009
Advertising Age: Pittsburgh Qdoba franchisee Chad Brooks noticed when the coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins came in for his "lucky burrito" before every game.
read nowParents magazine rates best fast casuals
June 17, 2009
Corner Bakery Cafe, Fazoli's, Noodles & Company, Taco Del Mar and others made the Parents magazine list of Top 10 Best Fast Casual Restaurants in 2009. …
read nowPenn Station announces systemwide roll-out of cold subs
June 17, 2009
CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to complement its menu of 12 hot, grilled-to-order subs. Following…
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