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Marble Slab Creamery opens Kuwait shop
July 2, 2008
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has opened a new location in Kuwait in the Al Koot Mall Waterfront. The Creamery is owned and operated by Nejoud Boodai. …
read nowFirehouse Subs returns Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub
July 2, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs is bringing the Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub back to its menu for a limited time. The Sub, which debuted in 2007 as…
read nowJamba Juice launches TV ads
July 1, 2008
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Smoothie restaurant Jamba Juice has launched its television commercial promoting Jamba's new ready-to-drink bottled product. The 30-second…
read nowDaphne's Greek Cafe appoints new finance VP
July 1, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Cafe has appointed Greg Johnson to the newly-created position of vice president of finance. Johnson will report to Daphne's…
read nowSaladworks names VP of business development
July 1, 2008
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks LLC has named Jena Feret vice president of business development. Feret, 29, becomes the youngest vice president in Saladworks…
read nowStarbucks to close hundreds of stores
July 1, 2008
Newser.com: Starbucks Corp. plans to close 600 stores in the next year thanks to the faltering U.S. economy. The company didn't say which stores are to be…
read nowEl Pollo Loco adds electric delivery vehicles
July 1, 2008
COSTA MESA, Calif. – El Pollo Loco has added electric delivery vehicles that double as a marketing tool. The three-wheel, sub-compact electric cars are covered…
read nowStarbucks to close Puerto Rico locations
June 30, 2008
Associated Press: Starbucks Coffee Co. will close three of its stores in Puerto Rico's capital by the end of June. Spokesman Adolfo Santana says the stores…
read nowKen Green promoted to McAlister's Deli as COO
June 30, 2008
RIDGELAND, Miss. — McAlister's Deli has announced the promotion of Ken Green to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Green joined the…
read nowWal-Mart to increase partnerships with local growers
June 30, 2008
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart has announced its commitment to source more local fruits and vegetables to keep produce prices down and provide affordable…
read nowNYC trans fats ban takes effect today
June 30, 2008
Associated Press/Google: New York City's trans-fat ban took full effect July 1, and some restaurants are struggling to adjust recipes. But quick-service…
read nowLaMastra, key execs, make Raving Brands exit
June 30, 2008
Nation's Restaurant News: Daryl Dollinger has succeeded Stephen M. LaMastra as president of Raving Brands in an executive shake-up that included the departure…
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Zaxby's intros new snack sandwich
June 29, 2008
ATHENS, Ga. — Fast casual chicken finger chain Zaxby's has added a new snack-sized Nibbler sandwich to its menu. To promote the new item, the chain is giving…
read nowTomatoes not the only suspect in salmonella scare
June 29, 2008
Washington Post: Tomatoes contaminated with salmonella still may be on the market, federal officials said. Investigators are considering the possibility that…
read nowLaMar's Donuts, Dunn Bros. Coffee ink co-branding deal
June 29, 2008
OMAHA, Neb. — LaMar's Donuts is teaming up with Dunn Bros. Coffee to open their first co-branded location in Omaha, Neb. The grand opening celebration will…
read nowAmericans weigh in on safety of artificial sweeteners
June 26, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Does the type of artificial sweetener really matter to consumers? Harris Interactive has announced the results of a survey that shows that…
read nowRising Roll plans Phoenix expansion
June 26, 2008
TUCSON, Ariz. — Rising Roll Gourmet has signed a deal with Phoenix businessman Scot Wilson to open 15 Rising Roll Gourmet locations in the Phoenix market in…
read nowNew CEO at Fazoli's
June 26, 2008
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Fazoli's Restaurants has named veteran restaurant operator Carl Howard chief executive officer of the 286-unit Italian fast casual…
read nowTown looks to restrict Starbucks drive-thru
June 25, 2008
The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): A member of the Madison Plan Commission wants to ban the restaurant drive-thru — or at least restrict it in the town. The…
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