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Au Bon Pain adds to seasonal menu line up
October 8, 2009
Harvest Pumpkin Soup and several other seasonal favorites will return to Au Bon Pain's fall menu, along with new two new menu items created by the company's…
read nowCoca-Cola adding flexible tea brewer
October 7, 2009
Coca-Cola Co. continues to develop innovative products for restaurateurs, starting with the field test of its self-service 100-plus flavor Freestyle soft…
read nowStarbucks sues Twohig for taking job at Dunkin' Donuts
October 7, 2009
Starbucks Corp. is suing its former divisional senior vice president Paul Twohig for taking a job with Dunkin' Donuts, according to a story by Bloomberg News.
read nowBurger industry posts solid gains in 2009
October 7, 2009
Domestic sales for the limited-service hamburger industry grew by a healthy 4.1 percent in 2008 to $64 billion, outperforming the total limited-service…
read nowBeautiful Brands launches donut franchise
October 7, 2009
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the opening of the first store in its latest franchise brand, Dixie Cream Donut Co. The first location is…
read nowChipotle continues with children's menu rollout
October 6, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out its expanded children's menu to 21 central California restaurants. The expansion was introduced in Denver in April and…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings to webcast Q3 earnings results
October 6, 2009
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2009 results Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
read nowBurgerville launches new fall menu items
October 6, 2009
Burgerville has added several new items to its menu lineup, just in time for fall. The items revolve around the use of Fuji and Jonagold apples. (Click here to…
read nowStarbucks CEO discusses business strategy in video interview
October 6, 2009
Business journalist Jill Bennett interviews Howard Schultz, chairman, president and CEO of Starbucks Coffee, to discuss the company's industry, strategy…
read nowTruitt Bros. manufacturing plant earns Food Alliance certification
October 5, 2009
Truitt Bros. Inc., a shelf-stable, custom food manufacturer, has announced that it has received third-party certification for its Oregon-based Special Products…
read nowShane's Rib Shack to run holiday ham promotion
October 5, 2009
Shane's Rib Shack is adding hams to the menu this holiday season to help its customers prepare a delicious meal at home for friends and family. For each…
read nowChipotle to release Q3 results
October 5, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will release the third quarter earnings for 2009 on Oct. 22. A conference call will be held later that afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
read nowEinstein Noah to open first San Antonio location
October 5, 2009
Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a franchise agreement with Charles Loflin, a San Antonio entrepreneur, to open seven franchise locations in the area. Loflin…
read nowPanera Bread franchisee relaunches pink ribbon bagel
October 5, 2009
Breads of the World, the Panera Bread franchisee for central and southwestern Ohio, will honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering a Pink Ribbon…
read nowWingstop creates executive role to support franchise growth
October 4, 2009
Wingstop has named current chief financial officer Wes Jablonski as chief development officer to support the company's expansion plans over the next few years.
read nowRegistration for 2010 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show open
October 4, 2009
The National Restaurant Association has launched attendee registration for its 2010 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer…
read nowExtreme Brandz names Mark Cunningham EVP of operations
October 4, 2009
Extreme Brandz, the franchisor and operator of more than 265 restaurants in the United States and Canada under the brand names Extreme Pita, Mucho Burrito and…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla launches "Get In On It" social media campaign
October 4, 2009
California Tortilla is encouraging its customers to "Get In On It" during the month of October, referring to its vast social media network. More than 100,00…
read nowPetrus Brands launches 'Cash for Referral' program
October 4, 2009
Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie have announced the launch of a franchise referral cash reward program. The program will reward existing franchisees for…
read nowSalaries to fall for restaurant managers, executives
October 4, 2009
The recession has pushed down bonuses and merit pay for corporate executives and restaurant managers and their base salary is not expected to pick up for the…
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