Smashburger signs Midwest franchise deal

May 26, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its 10th franchisee, Reload LLC, bringing the total number of Smashburger franchise locations to 187.   The…

McDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes

May 26, 2009

The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…

NRA 2009: Products highlight coffee innovations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 26, 2009

More than 54,000 attendees descended upon Chicago 's McCormick Place May 16-19 for the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. …

La Salsa Fresh opens latest Missouri location

May 25, 2009

CYPRESS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Kirkwood, Mo. The new 3,000-square-foot location is…

Noodles & Co. expands Spaghetti & Meatballs launch

May 25, 2009

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has introduced its new signature Spaghetti & Meatballs dish to markets in Virginia, North Carolina and…

NRA 2009: Videos from the show floor

May 25, 2009

The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show wrapped up earlier this week. 

Raising Cane's names new COO

May 25, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has announced the promotion of Ian Vaughn to chief operating officer.   Most recently, Vaughn served as senior…

Police investigate Starbucks explosion

May 25, 2009

The Associated Press: New York City Police looked through surveillance footage Tuesday that might have captured a small explosion near a Starbucks on…

Red Mango signs second Boston franchisee

May 21, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has signed its youngest franchisee, 22-year old recent Babson College graduate Tarang Gosalia, to open a location later this year in…

Enodis global ice machine business now Scotsman Industries

May 21, 2009

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — The Enodis global ice machine business has announced the completion of its sale to affiliates of Warburg Pincus, a leading global…

Starbucks institutes employee stock option exchange

May 21, 2009

San Jose Business Journal: Officials at Starbucks Corp. are giving employees with stock options a chance to swap out their "underwater" options. Stock options…

Jamba Juice forms new licensing strategy

May 20, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the addition of Oregon Ice Cream and Think Wow Toys as new licensees. Supporting Jamba's recently announced…

Boston Market to offer military personnel, veterans discount

May 20, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced a partnership with Veterans Advantage to give members of the group a 20 percent discount at any Boston Market…

Ben & Jerry's relaunches limited Elton John flavor

May 20, 2009

BURLINGTON, Vt. — After launching a one-week, limited edition flavor to recognize Elton John's first trip to Vermont, and to raise money for the Elton John…

Noodles & Company hires new marketing chief

May 20, 2009

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has hired Dan Fogarty as its new vice president of marketing, the company has announced. His responsibilities will…

UFood Grill appoints two new board members

May 20, 2009

BOSTON, Mass. — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Joining the team are Keith Mueller and Richard Golden…

Fazoli's rolls out new menu

May 20, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's has announced the launch of its new menu being rolled out to all 260 locations. The menu features a selection of 35 new oven-baked…

Buffalo Wild Wings president receives Gold Plate award

May 20, 2009

CHICAGO — Buffalo Wild Wings president and CEO Sally Smith won the International Foodservice Manufacturer's Association Gold Plate award in Chicago. The Gold…

Quiznos launches microloan initiative

May 19, 2009

DENVER — Toasted sub chain Quiznos has announced a microloan initiative established to provide funding for current franchise owners seeking to expand their…

Starbucks adds layer to social media efforts

May 19, 2009

Mashable.com: Starbucks is taking its strong presence in social media to the next level by including offline marketing challenges for consumer participation.