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Technomic tracks soup sales
May 1, 2007
CHICAGO — Recent research conducted by Technomic Information Services in Chicago found that freshness is a critical component for improving restaurant soup…
read nowFoodservice & Packaging Institute launches 2007 trend report
May 1, 2007
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Foodservice & Packaging Institute Inc. (FPI), has released its 2007 "State of the Industry Report." The nearly 200-page report…
read nowStarbucks readies for India expansion
May 1, 2007
Forbes: Starbucks aims to open the first of its 100 planned outlets in India by the end of 2007, Press Trust of India reported, citing a company spokesman. …
read nowPanera Bread cancels Kansas City Royals promotion
April 30, 2007
MLB.TV: Panera Bread has cancelled their sponsorship agreement for the 2007 Kansas City Royals baseball season. The agreement included the "Baker's Dozen…
read nowChipotle CEO sees $2.6 million payout in 2006
April 30, 2007
Associated Press: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. founder and chief executive Steve Ells received compensation worth $2.6 million in 2006, according to a…
read nowFarmer Bros. acquires Coffee Bean International
April 30, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif. — Farmer Bros. Co. April 30 announced it has acquired North America-based Coffee Bean International, roasters and wholesalers of specialty…
read nowBoneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken set to expand
April 30, 2007
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken is set to open 24 restaurants in Southern California over the next few years. Boneheads…
read nowVancouver Starbucks cut ties with union
April 29, 2007
The Vancouver Sun: Workers at seven Vancouver Starbucks locations have decertified from the Canadian Auto Workers Union, leaving the coffee giant with just one…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index reaches 12-month high
April 29, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry was decidedly more optimistic in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…
read nowFazoli's intros new menu
April 26, 2007
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's Italian restaurants are introducing a new guest-driven menu featuring four crisp "Italian Market Salads" and a guest requested…
read nowNRA reacts to passage of the Iraq Supplemental report
April 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association today reacted to passage of the Iraq Supplemental Conference Report (H.R. 1591) which includes an…
read nowWolfgang Puck Express rolls into Louisville
April 26, 2007
The Courier-Journal (Louisville): A Wolfgang Puck Express will open late this year at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. The…
read nowCalifornia Souplantation set to reopen after E. coli scare
April 26, 2007
Orange County Register: Food samples taken from a Souplantation in Lake Forest, Calif., have tested negative for E. coli, prompting local health authorities to…
read nowNRA show breakfast to focus on neighborhood marketing
April 26, 2007
The sixth annual Restaurant Executive Breakfast will be held May 19 during the 88th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in…
read nowChildren's literacy a passion for Caribou CEO
April 25, 2007
St. Cloud Times (Minnesota): Caribou Coffee Co. chief executive officer Michael Coles has been involved in children's literacy projects even before he ran a…
read nowBaja Fresh announces new executive hires
April 25, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the addition of two new hires, the company announced April 26. Jerry de Lucia will join the…
read nowNew report highlights U.S, breakfast market
April 25, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Limited-service Breakfast in the United States" to their offering.
read nowOrganic To Go opens 13th location
April 25, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Organic To Go, the nation's first fast casual cafe to be certified as an organic retailer, announced the opening of its newest location in Los…
read nowPanera reports 1Q earnings
April 25, 2007
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company reported April 24 that same-store sales remained flat for the first quarter ended March 27, 2007. Comps at company-owned…
read nowGift card sales get e-mail boost
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
April 25, 2007
Restaurants increase sales and profits through targeted e-mail marketing gift card programs.
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