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Differentiation, focused positioning drive strong sandwich sector
November 10, 2009
The Top 100 limited-service sandwich chains grew sales in 2008 by 8.6 percent to $20.3 billion, according to restaurant industry consulting group Technomic. …
read nowCalbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos rolls into Universal Studios
November 9, 2009
Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos, the two mobile-unit Los Angeles-based Korean taco truck chain, has announced a three-month residence at Universal Studios…
read nowChipotle Mexican Grill announces share repurchase agreement
November 9, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it is entering into an agreement with a broker to effect repurchases of the company's Class B common stock, or…
read nowRed Mango's probiotic iced teas win excellence award
November 9, 2009
Red Mango and Ganeden Biotech, the largest seller of over-the-counter probiotics in the U.S., are recipients of a SupplySide Scientific Excellence Award for…
read nowPanchero's receives industry award for social media usage
November 9, 2009
Panchero's Mexican Grill was recently honored with two awards – including first place in a new social media category – and was recognized for its excellence in…
read nowTaco Del Mar launches Bonfire BBQ Burrito
November 9, 2009
Taco Del Mar plans to keep summer alive with the introduction of its new Mondo Bonfire BBQ Burrito. On Nov. 13, customers can try the new Bonfire BBQ Burrito…
read nowResearch and Markets report foreshadows possible Tyson Foods contender
November 8, 2009
The upturn in business sentiment following the global economic downturn looks like it could bring with it a wave of consolidation in the global food and drink…
read nowIntegrated Control Corp. debuts new products
November 8, 2009
Integrated Control Corporation (ICC), a provider of foodservice technology solutions, will debut its state-of-the art 2010 Temp Minder at the International…
read nowStarbucks to put Seattle's Best in 9,000 Subway locations
November 8, 2009
Nearly half of all Subway restaurants in the U.S. will be serving Seattle's Best Coffee as part of its breakfast offerings by the end of the year. The…
read nowStarbucks showing signs of recovery
November 8, 2009
Starbucks Corp. finished its fiscal fourth-quarter with revenues of $2.4 billion, a 4 percent decrease when compared to revenues of $2.5 billion reported for…
read nowEinstein Noah announces Q3 results
November 5, 2009
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported financial…
read nowAu Bon Pain to use eggs from cage-free chickens
November 5, 2009
ABP Corporation, operater of the Au Bon Pain restaurant chain, has announced its new policy for using eggs from cage-free chickens in its Massachusetts…
read nowOhio journalist weighs in on Five Guys vs. Smashburger
November 5, 2009
As both Five Guys and Smashburger continue to break ground in new markets, the debate floor has opened to restaurant critics and consumers alike: Five Guys or…
read nowCorner Bakery signs 11-unit San Diego franchise deal
November 4, 2009
Corner Bakery Cafe's strategic franchise development program continues to prove successful during the down economy, as the brand announces a partnership with…
read nowQdoba offers free kids' meals at Mass. locations
November 4, 2009
Qdoba Mexican Grill is now offering free meals for children, 12 years of age and younger, when a parent purchases one adult meal. The free weekly kids' meal…
read nowBruegger's launches Toys for Tots holiday campaign
November 4, 2009
Bruegger's is teaming up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to meet the dramatic increase in requests for toys this holiday season. Through its "Kids…
read nowRubio's ends third quarter debt free
November 4, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. is ending its third quarter debt free, positioning the company well from a liquidity standpoint as it begins the fourth quarter. …
read nowMetal Packaging Alliance chair says BPA unfairly maligned by Consumer Reports
November 4, 2009
Operators buying bulk cans of food supplies need not be alarmed by Consumer Reports' data on measurable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in canned foods, according…
read nowFirst Seattle's Best Coffee opens in Houston
November 3, 2009
Seattle's Best Coffee has announced that its first Houston-area franchise opened in the lobby level of Williams Tower by the Galleria. The kiosk is the first…
read nowPJ's Coffee of New Orleans continues with expansion push
November 3, 2009
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans has announced its continued expansion efforts in the year since it was acquired by Scott, Steve and Paul Ballard along with Thomas…
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