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Taco Del Mar rolls out platters
November 21, 2006
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar is introducing $5.99 made-to-order platters. Among them: Enchilada/Taco: One enchilada topped with sauce and cheese, plus one soft…
read nowFocus Brands buys Schlotzsky's
November 20, 2006
Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, announced it acquired Schlotzsky's for an undisclosed amount Nov. 20. The sandwich chain has…
read nowEarth Alive Resources introduces all-natural RapidAll cleaner
November 20, 2006
WATERLOO, Quebec — Earth Alive Resources is introducing RapidAll, an all-in-one janitorial and sanitation cleaner that does not harm humans, animals or the…
read nowRestaurant gift card sales poised to exceed $18 billion
November 20, 2006
NEEDHAM, Mass. — With the holidays fast approaching, 'tis the season for gift cards. This relatively new segment of the U.S. payments industry continues to…
read nowQuiznos to face several major franchisee lawsuits
November 20, 2006
The Toasted Subs Association, made up of Quiznos franchisees, will be suing its franchisor in district courts across the country, the association's president…
read nowWood Stone intros gas-fired oven dedicated to Naples-style pizza
November 19, 2006
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Wood Stone has introduced a new gas-fired oven dedicated to production of Naples-style Pizza. According to a news release, the new oven…
read nowSmall business owners can't find quick cash, survey says
November 19, 2006
ATLANTA — A new survey shows small business owners are unsure where to turn for fast access to capital. This leads many owners, restaurateurs included, to file…
read nowSaladworks creates franchisee intranet site
November 19, 2006
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks Inc. introduced MySaladworks.com, an internal Web site to increase communications with franchisees. According to a news…
read nowSamurai Sam's opens in El Salvador
November 19, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill opened two franchised locations in the capital city of San Salvador. Samurai Sam's is a fast-casual Asian…
read nowOfferdahl's Café Grill selects RTIconnect back-office system
November 19, 2006
ATLANTA — Offerdahl's Café Grill, a fast-casual restaurant, has selected RTI (Restaurant Technology Inc.), a leading provider of Web-based restaurant…
read nowPAR acquires SIVA Corp.
November 19, 2006
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — PAR Technology Corporation announced it acquired SIVA Corporation for $6.6 million. SIVA Corporation provides software solutions built…
read nowSara Lee Foodservice introduces three new cheesecakes
November 16, 2006
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Sara Lee Foodservice introduced three new cheesecakes, including Swiss Double Chocolate, California and an Extra Tall plain New York…
read nowOnly 2% of consumers will eat Thanksgiving at restaurants
November 16, 2006
CHICAGO — Technomic said consumers are evenly split on where they plan to eat Thanksgiving dinner this year. According to a recent consumer study, 4…
read nowOrganic to Go expands, acquires capital
November 16, 2006
SEATTLE — Organic To Go (O To Go), the first certified organic fast-casual café, announced the purchase of Vinaigrettes Full Spectrum Catering of Los Angeles.
read nowBoston Market to pay $3.75MM for wage dispute
November 15, 2006
Sign On San Diego: The Boston Market restaurant chain will pay a total of $3.75 million to more than 6,400 current and former employees to settle two…
read nowCold Stone Creamery to open in China and Taiwan
November 15, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, a fast-casual ice cream concept, has reached an agreement with the President Chain Store Corp. to open 105 stores in…
read nowRumbi Island Grill store hosts 'Animal Lovers' luau
November 15, 2006
BOULDER, Colo. — Rumbi Island Grill, a tropical fast-casual restaurant, will be hosting the second "Animal Lovers' Luau" fundraiser to benefit the Longmont…
read nowAu Bon Pain to open 200 units
November 15, 2006
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain said it will add 200 units to the chain through expansion into Kuwait and Thailand. The company has signed master franchise agreements…
read nowMcAlister's Deli is the only link in E. coli cases, health dep. says
November 14, 2006
The past few days have not been easy for Phil Friedman, the chairman and chief executive of McAlister's Deli. A McAlister's store in Orange County, N.C.…
read nowPanera loses lawsuit to Qdoba over lease issue
November 14, 2006
A Massachusetts Panera Bread lost a suit to Qdoba Mexican Grill. The victory allows Qdoba to move into the same shopping mall as Panera. For this store…
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