Retail Brand Group president elected to Fast Casual Alliance board

April 14, 2009

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Husein Kitabwalla, president of the Retail Brand Group LLC, Sodexo's award-winning retail restaurant development team, was appointed to the…

Fast Casual Alliance launches Web site, adds board members

Board members include Rubio's, Au Bon Pain and Forklift Brands executives.

Identity stolen from McAlister's employment application

April 13, 2009

News 3 (Memphis, Tenn.): Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies said Ashley Johnson, 24, has opened up as many as 100 credit card accounts since December using…

Judge rules Quiznos abused discovery process

April 13, 2009

Blue MauMau: A federal judge ruled April 1 that Quiznos had abused the discovery process in a case that involves more than 36 franchise owners. It was found…

Red Mango announces franchise repurchase program

April 13, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has announced that it has launched the "Red's Real Deal" franchise program, which provides financial incentives for new franchisees.   Under…

James O'Reilly named Einstein Noah chief concept officer

April 13, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of James P. O'Reilly as chief concept officer, effective immediately.   O'Reilly…

Wahoo's opens new Calif. location

April 13, 2009

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Wahoo's Fish Tacos will host a grand opening event April 19 in Chino Hills, Calif., for their 55th restaurant. Hosted by Wahoo's founders…

Schlotzsky's changes service model

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

In an effort to enhance the brand experience, the sandwich chain is beefing up service and operational procedures.

Starbucks closes several Maryland locations

April 12, 2009

Baltimore Sun: Starbucks is closing seven stores in Maryland as part of the company's overall plan to shutter 195 stores nationwide. Starbucks has more than…

Pollo Campero draws thousands of hungry diners

April 12, 2009

The Boston Globe: Thousands of hungry customers are pouring into the Boston area from across New England, waiting as long as two hours in the rain, wind and…

Manitowoc to display three NRA Kitchen Innovation Award products

April 12, 2009

MANITOWOC, Wis. — Lincoln Foodservice Products, a Manitowoc Foodservice company, will display its Quest Energy Management System at the 2009 National…

Red Mango announces U.S. franchise deals

April 9, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has announced record franchise development during the first quarter of 2009 as development deals with existing and new franchisees will…

Grand Traverse Pie Co. intros Strawberry Cream Pie

April 9, 2009

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Grand Traverse Pie Co. has announced the addition of Strawberry Cream Pie, just in time for Easter. The new 9-inch pie is made with…

Bread & Company lowers prices

April 9, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bread & Company has announced they are lowering the prices of all baked goods and deli items by as much as 60 percent, a price point the…

Buffalo Wild Wings to conduct Q1 earnings webcast

April 8, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the company will conduct a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2009 results on April 28 at 4 p.m.

Chipotle to announce Q1 results

April 8, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2009 financial results on April 22 at 5 p.m.

Tropical Smoothie Café sends couple to Greek Isles

April 8, 2009

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the winner of its online sweepstakes celebrating the DVD release of the movie Mamma Mia! starring Meryl…

Pollo Campero opens 50th U.S. location

April 8, 2009

DALLAS — Pollo Campero opened its 50th U.S. location in Boston last week.   With its first location in New England, the chain achieved one of its…

Wingstop expands into Mexico

April 8, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced its first international franchise agreement for 10 restaurants in the State of Mexico and Mexico DF over the next two years. …

Ulster County N.Y. passes menu labeling

April 8, 2009

Ulster County, N.Y., which is located about 90 miles north of New York City, has become the fourth municipality to pass a menu labeling ordinance in the state.