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Salsarita's announces new store openings
June 21, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has announced it has opened in 2009 four new restaurants and signed agreements for 28 more locations in the United…
read nowBruegger's returns Pretzel Bagel to summer menu
June 21, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt. — For a limited time only, Bruegger's is bringing back its Pretzel Bagel, which was first introduced in 2007. Guests can choose to eat the…
read nowBeach Pit BBQ marks Calif., U.S. expansion
June 18, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Beach Pit BBQ has announced expansion plans that will bring new restaurants to the state of California and to new cities across the United…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs makes best franchise list
June 18, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has announced it was named 145 out of 300 on Dun & Bradstreet's All Star Best of Best Franchise list. Still run by…
read nowQdoba franchisee capitalizes on Penguins coach's pre-game visits
June 18, 2009
Advertising Age: Pittsburgh Qdoba franchisee Chad Brooks noticed when the coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins came in for his "lucky burrito" before every game.
read nowParents magazine rates best fast casuals
June 17, 2009
Corner Bakery Cafe, Fazoli's, Noodles & Company, Taco Del Mar and others made the Parents magazine list of Top 10 Best Fast Casual Restaurants in 2009. …
read nowPenn Station announces systemwide roll-out of cold subs
June 17, 2009
CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to complement its menu of 12 hot, grilled-to-order subs. Following…
read nowMaine becomes 3rd state to require menu labeling
June 17, 2009
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci has signed three bills designed to combat the problem of obesity in the state, including one on menu labeling. …
read nowSmoothie King recognizes top franchisees
June 17, 2009
NEW ORLEANS — When Smoothie King Franchises Inc. held its 2009 Franchise Conference June 12-13, it took a few minutes to honor top franchisees. "In spite of…
read nowStarbucks to close 500 more U.S. stores
June 17, 2009
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Starbucks Corp. has announced that it will close an additional 500 unprofitable company-operated stores in the next year, up…
read nowStarbucks recalls half a million coffee grinders
June 16, 2009
Pacific Business News: Starbucks Corp. is recalling 530,000 Chinese-made coffee grinders sold from March 2002 to March 2009 and made by Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou…
read nowSmashburger expands to Northglenn, Colo.
June 16, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it is opening its doors in Northglenn, Colo., on June 27, marking the state's 11th location and the 17th for the brand…
read nowThe Counter to give dads free burgers
June 16, 2009
CULVER CITY, Calif. — The Counter will be giving away a free 1/3-pound burger to all dads all day on Father's Day, June 21, the company has announced. The…
read nowPizza Fusion to be sold in schools, universities
June 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion have announced a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and…
read nowPollo Tropical, Taco Cabana investors sell common stock
June 15, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…
read nowPanchero's opens in two new markets: Calif. and Maryland
June 15, 2009
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced the opening of its premier restaurants in California and Maryland, in the cities of San Diego and…
read nowBurke Corp. recognized for environmental management system
June 15, 2009
NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp. has received a third-tier Master Achiever Pioneer Star (MAPS) Award from the American Meat Institute (AMI) for implementing and…
read nowWingstop and Troy Aikman renew partnership
June 15, 2009
DALLAS — Wingstop has announced its national spokesman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, has extended his contract with…
read nowCapriotti's opens 17th Delaware location
June 15, 2009
REHOBETH BEACH, De. — Capriotti's has announced the mid-June opening of its 17th location in Delaware, in the town of Rehoboth Beach. Menu classics such as…
read nowOrderCatcher unveils voice-recognition solution
June 15, 2009
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — OrderCatcher, a provider of voice recognition software, has unveiled a voice recognition application for the automation of order-taking…
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