June 18, 2007
Saladworks, Nathan's Famous, Carvel and Philly Soft Pretzel have teamed up on franchise seminars designed to boost franchise interest. Each of the chains are…
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HAYS, Kan. — Record sales were reported at the Hays, Kan., grand opening of fast-casual chain Bar-B-Cutie. The opening marks the company's 13th location. …
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Starbucks Corp. will begin selling a curried chicken and Asian sesame-noodle salad at its U.S.-based locations, according to an article in the Seattle…
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REDDING, Conn. — Fast casual flatbread chain Sandella's has secured in April its first master-franchise agreement for Nevada. Dan Rowe and Stephen Crystal of…
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St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. announced that it has formed an agreement with a new, four-member franchise group to develop 12 bakery-cafes in…
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — According to a new report released by The Hartman Group, consumers are exhibiting a heightened interest in alternatives to large portions…
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ITHACA, N.Y. — The CBORD Group Inc., provider of software solutions to the foodservice and hospitaility industries, has signed a deal with Silver Diner…
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CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) June 14 announced that three new officers have been elected by the NRAEF's Board…
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MarketWatch: Starbucks Corp. has ended its relationship with beverage company Jones Soda in order to make room for more lunch items such as salads and…
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, has announced the hiring of Jim Hicks as the company's new Director of Operations Services and Michael Conway…
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CHICAGO — Away-from-home breakfast sales are growing, but remain a major underdeveloped opportunity for restaurant operators, according to new research report…
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Quiznos is introducing a line of Flatbread Pizzas in its Canadian restaurants. The company says it hopes to capture a segment of…
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based Quantified Marketing Group (QMG), a full-service restaurant consulting and public relations firm, added eight new clients during…
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Lexington Herald-Leader: Eight months after Fazoli's was bought by investment firm Sun Capital Partners, the new management is working to boost sales and put…
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Baltimore Business Journal: California Tortilla will offer customers a chance to battle cashiers June 20 in a game of "Rock, Paper, Scissors." If the customer…
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COLUMBIA, Md. — Super-premium ice cream brand MaggieMoo's International has launched Buttered Popcorn as its newest ice cream flavor. Buttered Popcorn also…
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DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the nationwide rollout of its Chicken Mango Salad. The salad is a blend of mango salsa with a lime vinaigrette…
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DALLAS — Wingstop has announced that it has served one-billion chicken wings to customers spanning 27 states. "We know that both customers and critics have…
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EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc., parent company of Jamba Juice, reported June 11 financial results for the fiscal first quarter, ended May 1, 2007. …
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Chicago Business: Potbelly Sandwich Works will begin selling Starbucks coffee at 15 of its 150 stores next week, the company announced. Starbucks founder…
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