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Poll finds Americans split on ads mentioning recession
October 13, 2009
As economic woes continue, companies have to decide how to deal with the issue of the recession in their advertising. Some ignore it and find different ways…
read nowFuddruckers intros new premium beef patty, Web site
October 13, 2009
Austin-based burger chain Fuddruckers launched Fudds Prime burgers at participating Fuddruckers in Texas and New Mexico Tuesday, along with a new supporting…
read nowFood Safety Training Institute to receive federal funding
October 12, 2009
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation that includes $1 million for The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI…
read nowRed Mango announces new flavor on Facebook
October 12, 2009
Red Mango has announced a new seasonal flavor on its Facebook page: pumpkin spice. Each order comes with free graham cracker topping. "This week, as many of…
read nowPei Wei pioneer Brezinski to launch fast casual of Bengal Coast
October 12, 2009
Mark Brezinski, former Brinker International exec and development partner that brought Pei Wei Asian Diner to Dallas, is looking to develop his own Asian…
read nowCarly Simon sues Starbucks over poor record sales
October 12, 2009
Musician Carly Simon filed a suit Friday against Starbucks, saying her latest album's dismal sales are a direct result of mismanagement from the Hear Music…
read nowRaising Cane's opens sixth Columbus location
October 11, 2009
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will promote physical activity and safety when it opens its sixth restaurant in Hilliard, Ohio, Oct. 19. In partnership with…
read nowNew fast casual blog highlights quick-change scams
October 11, 2009
A new blog titled Fast Casual-ty tracks one employee's experiences as a worker in a fast casual restaurant. The first entry highlights a quick-change scam in…
read nowFormer Quiznos exec heads to Wendy's/Arby's Group
October 11, 2009
Industry veteran and former president of Europe, Africa and Middle East for Quizno's, Andy Skehan has been hired as senior vice president of Wendy's/Arby's…
read nowWingstop marks 25 consecutive quarters of comps growth
October 11, 2009
Wingstop, the nation's fastest-growing chicken wing chain, has announced positive comparable store sales for the 25th consecutive quarter. Wingstop ended the…
read nowStudy debunks comfort-food and stress theory
October 8, 2009
Nostalgia-inspired and comfort foods are among some of the hottest trends based on the commonly held belief that consumers turn to such foods in times of…
read nowPanera Bread recognizes top franchise operator
October 8, 2009
Raleigh-Durham-based Breadwinners at the Triangle has been named Panera Bread's Featured Franchise Operator, an award which recognizes operational excellence…
read nowAu Bon Pain adds to seasonal menu line up
October 8, 2009
Harvest Pumpkin Soup and several other seasonal favorites will return to Au Bon Pain's fall menu, along with new two new menu items created by the company's…
read nowCoca-Cola adding flexible tea brewer
October 7, 2009
Coca-Cola Co. continues to develop innovative products for restaurateurs, starting with the field test of its self-service 100-plus flavor Freestyle soft…
read nowStarbucks sues Twohig for taking job at Dunkin' Donuts
October 7, 2009
Starbucks Corp. is suing its former divisional senior vice president Paul Twohig for taking a job with Dunkin' Donuts, according to a story by Bloomberg News.
read nowBurger industry posts solid gains in 2009
October 7, 2009
Domestic sales for the limited-service hamburger industry grew by a healthy 4.1 percent in 2008 to $64 billion, outperforming the total limited-service…
read nowBeautiful Brands launches donut franchise
October 7, 2009
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the opening of the first store in its latest franchise brand, Dixie Cream Donut Co. The first location is…
read nowChipotle continues with children's menu rollout
October 6, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out its expanded children's menu to 21 central California restaurants. The expansion was introduced in Denver in April and…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings to webcast Q3 earnings results
October 6, 2009
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2009 results Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
read nowBurgerville launches new fall menu items
October 6, 2009
Burgerville has added several new items to its menu lineup, just in time for fall. The items revolve around the use of Fuji and Jonagold apples. (Click here to…
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