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Fresh To Order signs eight-unit deal in Orlando
November 27, 2012
Fresh To Order is growing outside its Atlanta base, most recently with its development agreement with Giriam Patel, a restaurant operator who plans to open…
read nowBennigan's merging casual, fast casual dining
November 27, 2012
Bennigan's Franchising Company is launching new domestic and international locations, a new building prototype, new food and beverage menus and franchise…
read nowTechnomic predicts five UK restaurant trends
November 27, 2012
Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…
read nowMcAlister's reports 7 percent sales growth in Q3
November 27, 2012
McAlister's Deli announced same-store sales increased 7 percent during the third quarter of 2012. Company-owned restaurants were up 6.9 percent and franchise…
read nowFirecracker chicken returns to Panda Express
November 27, 2012
Panda Express is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Firecracker Chicken Breast. The 240-calorie dish that combines marinated all-white meat…
read nowRubio's launches online merch store
November 26, 2012
Rubio's, the restaurant chain known for its fish tacos, is now bringing its Southern California flair to clothing, drinkware, lifestyle accessories and more…
read nowSmashburger puts emphasis on craft beer pairings
November 26, 2012
Smashburger is pairing specific burgers with beer in its 12 Houston locations.
read nowGarbanzo inks 1st Florida franchise deal
November 26, 2012
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has awarded franchise development rights to its first Florida franchisee, Garboca LLC. With the rights to develop…
read nowTop 100: Menu Innovations - Create-you-own-pizza
November 25, 2012
No. 10: Create-your-own Pizza
read nowTop 100: Menu Innovations: Bagel Thin Sandwiches
November 22, 2012
No. 6: Bagel Thin Sandwiches
read nowStarbucks sets date for biennial investor conference
November 21, 2012
Starbucks Corporation will host its biennial investor conference on Dec. 5.
read nowChipotle announces stock repurchase authorizations
November 21, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced it has added an additional $100 million to the existing $100 million repurchase plan previously announced on Oct. 18. The…
read nowDickey's Barbecue adds branded merchandise to website
November 21, 2012
Just in time for Cyber Monday, Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue is introducing branded merchandise such as T-shirts, caps, cookbooks and Dickey's famous Rib Rub…
read nowFranchise sector experiences modest growth
November 21, 2012
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International…
read nowTijuana Flats kicks off kids' cancer awareness fundraiser
November 21, 2012
For the 17th season, Tijuana Flats is kicking off its holiday fundraiser for its Just in Queso Foundation.
read nowAu Bon Pain alums debut new fast casual concept
November 20, 2012
Chef/co-owner Thomas John and chief financial officer/co-owner Tim Oliveri will open a new Mediterranean-inspired fast casual concept called Piperi on Dec. …
read nowJamba Juice announces 120-unit California development plan
November 20, 2012
Jamba Juice Company today announced its intent to expand throughout its home state of California with a growth plan that includes the opening of up to 120 new…
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