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Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie sold
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Raving Brands has sold two of its five concepts, the company has announced.
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Panera expects more store growth in 2009
January 14, 2009
St.LouisToday.com: Panera Bread Co. plans to open as many as two locations a week in 2009, said CEO Ronald Shaich. The company also has plans to open 70 to 9…
read nowBar-B-Cutie sponsors education program
January 14, 2009
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie is sponsoring a new monthly program called "Cutie Cares About Education." As part of the program, participating students are…
read nowBruegger's debuts French Toast bagel
January 14, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt. — For a limited time only, Bruegger's is serving up its Sunday Brunch Sandwich, the company has announced. The name is inspired by the…
read nowWingstop breaks 2008 store-openings record
January 14, 2009
DALLAS — Wingstop president and CEO James A. Flynn has announced that the chain opened a record 71 stores during 2008, bringing the total number of units to…
read nowRaising Cane's names Layne Marshall recruiting director
January 14, 2009
DALLAS — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has named Layne Marshall as director of recruiting. In this position, Marshall will manage the recruitment and…
read nowCamille's opens in Wisconsin
January 13, 2009
TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the opening of its first Camille's restaurant in Chippewa Falls, Wis. Camille's is one of two current…
read nowRaising Cane's names David Williams director of risk
January 13, 2009
DALLAS — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has named David Williams to the position of director of risk management, the company has announced. Williams brings…
read nowStudy: 'Natural' claims ranked first on 2008 food, drink launches
January 13, 2009
CHICAGO — The latest review from the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) shows in 2008, food and drink claims classified as "natural," including all…
read nowSmashburger inks 45-unit franchise development deal
January 13, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its third franchisee and "Founders Club" member, SB Alamo Development LLC. The latest franchise agreement…
read nowQdoba Mexican Grill gets new custom Muzak programming
January 13, 2009
Muzak, a leading provider of in-store music, messaging and branded sensory media, announced a new music solution for Qdoba Mexican Grill today. After nine…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla launches Inaguaration Day promo
January 12, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — California Tortilla is hosting an interactive Inauguration Day party in all of its locations Jan. 20. Throughout the day, all customers who…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill partners with SCA Tissue
January 12, 2009
PHILADELPHIA — Moe's Southwest Grill has selected SCA Tissue North America to supply all of its nearly 400 stores in the United States with Tork brand towels…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill partners with SCA Tissue
January 12, 2009
PHILADELPHIA — Moe's Southwest Grill has selected SCA Tissue North America to supply all of its nearly 400 stores in the United States with Tork brand towels…
read nowKeith Kinsey named to Noodles & Company board
January 12, 2009
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has announced the addition of Keith Kinsey to its board of directors. Kinsey currently serves as chief financial…
read nowQuiznos new ad campaign touts lower prices
January 12, 2009
DENVER — Quiznos launched a new ad campaign Jan. 11, touting lower prices, including 20 subs that are now under $5.
read nowStarbucks, McDonald's targets of boycotts
January 12, 2009
BNET: Worldwide protests of recent Israeli actions against the Gaza Strip include boycotts, often targeting U.S. food corporations that are perceived to be…
read nowPollo Tropical comps take a Q4 dip
January 12, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported comparable restaurant sales were up 0.5 percent at its Taco…
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Fast casual concepts break new ground
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Atlanta Bread, LP Bistro, relaunch brands amid image upgrades.
read nowNasdaq sends NexCen Brands delisting notice
January 11, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced that the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council has withdrawn its call for review and stay of delisting…
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