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Go to class at the NRA Show

May 4, 2006

Editor's note: This is the fourth story in an eight-part series previewing the 2006 NRA Show. At this year's National Restaurant Association Hotel, Motel…

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Rubio's revenue rises but profit falls in Q1

May 3, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants posted modest first-quarter earnings for the 12-week period ended March 26. Comparable-store sales increased 0.…

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Starbucks Q2 profit rises 27%

May 3, 2006

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. reported its second-quarter profit rose 27 percent. According to a news release, there was a brisk customer demand for its coffee…

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How to Use Customer Complaints to Your Advantage

May 3, 2006

Praise or Complaint? Do you know what your customers think?

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TGI Friday's apologizes for finger in food

May 2, 2006

Associated Press: The management of a restaurant has apologized after a diner found a piece of a human finger on his hamburger soon after a worker…

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Restaurants shut down because of rallies

May 2, 2006

ChristianPost.com: As U.S. citizens protest the current immigration policy, foodservice companies are taking a hit. Immigration rallies shut down 29 branches…

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Lenny's Sub Shop moves into the South

May 2, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to increase its presence in Georgia and expand the franchise…

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Coffee supply crisis on the horizon

May 1, 2006

Reuters: Coffee futures may spike next year because of a looming shortage of green coffee beans caused by growing consumer demand coupled with an off year in…

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Panda Express implements NCR POS

May 1, 2006

ATLANTA — Panda Restaurant Group selected a point-of-sale (POS) solution from NCR Corporation at its Panda Express and Hibachi San restaurants throughout the…

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Commentary: Dunkin' not far behind Starbucks

May 1, 2006

Advertising Age: With a focused brand, consistent customer experience and brilliant marketing, Starbucks has persuaded millions to trade up from our 50-cent…

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Camille's helps Children Hunger Alliance

May 1, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Camille's Sidewalk Café, a Tulsa, Okla., has recently joined forces with Ohio's Children's Hunger Alliance (CHA), a non-profit organization…

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Find out what's new in the kitchen at the NRA Show

April 30, 2006

Editor's note: This is the third story in an eight-part series about the upcoming NRA Show. At this year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

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Chipotle will rework cost structure

April 30, 2006

MarketWatch: Chipotle Mexican Grill, for eight years under the auspices and guiding arches of McDonald's Corp., is bracing itself for life alone. Oak Brook…

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters creates ''Silver Celebration Blend''

April 30, 2006

WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., a specialty coffee roaster based in Waterbury, Vt., will celebrate its 25th birthday by releasing a…

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Scope out a POS system at the NRA Show

April 27, 2006

Editor's note: This is the second story in an eight-part series highlighting the 2006 NRA Show. Whether you're looking for a point-of-sale (POS) system to…

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Wingstop expands in Phoenix

April 27, 2006

PHOENIX — Wingstop opened its fifth location in the Phoenix area. Wingstop has more than 450 restaurants either open or under development in 26 states. The…

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PJ's Coffee brings out the Praline

April 27, 2006

ATLANTA – PJ's Coffee announced its new spring flavored coffee, Praline, to pay tribute to a famous Southern confection. Exclusive to this season, PJ's…

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