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California Tortilla in effort to save Superman landmark
September 1, 2008
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fast casual chain California Tortilla has partnered with bestselling author Brad Meltzer launch his new philanthropic website…
read nowRestaurant industry performance still soft in July
September 1, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has announced that restaurant industry performance remained sluggish in July, as the association's…
read nowSalmonella outbreak likely over
August 28, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that the salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 1,440 people appears to be over. A joint…
read nowFormer Quiznos CEO looks to new turnaround venture
August 28, 2008
The Economist: Throughout his career, Greg Brenneman has gone looking for companies in need of help. This led him first to Bain, a consulting firm, and then in…
read nowMarble Slab Creamery, Freshens open co-branded unit
August 28, 2008
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery and Freshëns Quality Brands have announced the opening of a co-branded store in Woodland Hills, Calif. The co-branded concept…
read nowSandella's continues Calif. expansion
August 28, 2008
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has announced a multiunit development deal with franchisee Jerry Phim, who recently signed a deal to bring…
read nowWingstop named top 10 growth chain of 2008
August 28, 2008
DALLAS — Wingstop has been named as one of the nation's Top 10 Growth Chains of 2008 by Restaurant Hospitality magazine. This year's list reflects…
read nowMid-Atlantic Expo to feature free educational seminars
August 28, 2008
BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, to be held Sept. 17-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer attendees the know how they…
read nowNo raises for Starbucks' senior management team
August 27, 2008
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks Corp. will not be giving pay raises to its vice presidents or senior management this year, including CEO Howard Schultz…
read nowCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf to roll out free Wi-Fi
August 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES — The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has announced that it will offer free Wi-Fi Internet access at virtually all company-owned stores. The company…
read nowCaribou Coffee implements HR management tool
August 27, 2008
SAN MATEO, Calif. — SuccessFactors Inc., global provider of on-demand performance and talent management solutions, has announced that Caribou Coffee is using…
read nowRising commodity, energy costs top concerns
August 26, 2008
CHICAGO — ArrowStream, provider of supply chain management and logistics solutions for the foodservice industry, has announced that commodity and fuel costs…
read nowSandella's to roll into Michigan
August 26, 2008
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has signed a multiunit deal with franchisee John Laux that will bring three new locations to Grand Rapids…
read nowBruegger's inks Tampa development deal
August 26, 2008
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced a new development agreement with S.S.S. Properties Inc. to open three new bakeries in Tampa…
read nowSonoma Chicken Coop inks N.J. expansion deal
August 25, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Northern Calif.-based Sonoma Chicken Coop has closed a multiunit franchise deal in Northern New Jersey. Franchisees Gary Vega and Bill…
read nowStarbucks intros new coffee collection
August 25, 2008
SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced the arrival of its Clover Crafted Small Batch Coffees, unveiled today in 10 Seattle locations and expected to expand to…
read nowMoe's opens 400th location
August 25, 2008
ATLANTA — On Aug. 28, 2008, Moe's Southwest Grill will open its 400th location in Plant City, Fla. The Plant City Moe's will be the seventh location for…
read nowBread & Co. earns Inc. 5,000 ranking
August 25, 2008
NASHVILLE — Inc. magazine has ranked Nashville, Tenn.-based Bread & Co. as one of America's 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. This…
read nowPat & Oscar's relocates corporate HQ
August 25, 2008
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has relocated its corporate headquarters to Carlsbad, Calif., the company announced. Previously…
read nowFive Guys selects OnDemand for HR training
August 25, 2008
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — Five Guys Burgers and Fries is implementing Saba Learning's OnDemand to deliver online training and assessments for the Five Guys…
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