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Boston Market names F. Lane Cardwell Jr. new CEO
May 31, 2009
GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market Corp. has announced that F. Lane Cardwell Jr. has been appointed as the company's new chief executive officer, effective…
read nowWater bottle source of Starbucks explosion
May 31, 2009
NY1: Police investigating the explosion at an Upper East Side Starbucks in New York City say the device that went off was made from a small plastic water…
read nowCapriotti's named 2009 World Series of Poker sandwich
May 31, 2009
LAS VEGAS — Capriotti's has announced its selection as the official sandwich of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP), a designation given to the company for…
read nowMan continues worldwide mission to visit every Starbucks
May 28, 2009
The Times (United Kingdom): Freelance software engineer Winter has already been to more than 9,100 Starbucks locations throughout the world — and he is due to…
read nowStarbucks looks for 25% lease reductions at stores
May 28, 2009
Bloomberg News: Starbucks Corp. is pushing some U.S. landlords to reduce their lease rates by as much as 25 percent, taking advantage of a declining real…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index hits highest level in nearly a year
May 28, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry grew more optimistic in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs brings back Chipotle Chicken sandwich
May 28, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has re-introduced its Chipotle Chicken sandwich for a limited time, the company has announced. The sandwich, which…
read nowEinstein Noah finalizes stock redemption schedule
May 28, 2009
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced the finalization of the redemption schedule for its $57 million in Series Z Preferred stock held…
read nowBruegger's launches summer menu items
May 28, 2009
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced it is serving up new menu items — including two iced coffee drinks — and bringing back an old favorite. To beat the…
read nowFreshii to open 20 units throughout Colo., Wyo.
May 28, 2009
CHICAGO — Mark Damschroder has signed a master franchise agreement to open 20 Freshii restaurants in Colorado and Wyoming. There are 13 units in Chicago and…
read nowLarry Destro named Taco Del Mar president
May 27, 2009
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced the appointment of Larry Destro as its new president and CEO. He is based out of Taco Del Mar's corporate office in…
read nowEVOS to open Miami locations
May 27, 2009
MIAMI — EVOS has announced it has signed a multiunit agreement with Foodies Miami to bring three stores to South Florida by early 2011, with the first set to…
read nowJamba Juice launches Blackberry Bliss as summertime LTO
May 27, 2009
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the national rollout of a limited-time only seasonal smoothie, the Blackberry Bliss, and its coinciding summer…
read nowConsumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand
May 27, 2009
Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…
read nowBeverage report tracks Bruegger's, Atlanta Bread and Cosi offerings
May 27, 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Restaurant Beverage Trends in the United States 2009" report to their offerings. …
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: How will online ordering evolve over the next several years?
May 27, 2009
According to Food Action Group, 87 percent of consumers say they plan to use online ordering more in the future. How will that information impact restaurant…
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: What are the latest trends in labor scheduling?
May 27, 2009
The use of online labor-management tools is increasing as restaurant operators look to take employee schedules from the cork board to the Internet. These…
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: What are some architectural design trends in the fast casual space?
May 27, 2009
When consumers experience fast-casual restaurants, they expect good food quickly and a nice ambiance. Keeping on top of the latest design trends is not always…
read nowSales increase 32% during California Tortilla's Pop Tart Day promo
May 26, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla's annual Pop-Tart Day sales increased 32 percent over the previous six Wednesdays, the company has announced. The…
read nowRubio's partners with Share our Strength
May 26, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill and Share Our Strength have announced the All-American Moment fundraiser to raise awareness and money in support…
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