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Starbucks intros new global store-design strategy
June 24, 2009
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company has announced its new global store design strategy in its effort to set the stage for a reinvigorated customer experience.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla voted best burrito
June 23, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla was voted "Best Burrito" by readers in the July 2009 issue of Washingtonian Magazine. The hotly contested category…
read nowBeautiful Brands agrees to franchise Baltimore's Kyro Pizza
June 23, 2009
TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the addition of Baltimore-based Kyro Pizza to its portfolio of restaurants to market and…
read nowFoodCalc launches create-your-own menu items nutrition calculator
June 23, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO — Web-based nutrition analysis solutions pioneer FoodCalc has announced its creation of an exclusive nutrition calculator for restaurants with…
read nowSweet Leaf Tea adds distributor
June 23, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — Sweet Leaf Tea Company has announced Silver Eagle Distributors LP will be providing Sweet Leaf Tea to the greater Houston and San Antonio…
read nowShare Our Strength to offer Great American Dine Out training webinars
June 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out, a week-long, nationwide charitable event in which thousands of participating restaurants…
read nowMama Fu's hits record sales with Mamas Eat Free promo
June 23, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — Mama Fu's "Mamas Eat Free," a seven-day promotional campaign for Mother's Day, set net sales records for nine individual store Mama Fu's Asian…
read nowLaughing Planet Café partners with Truitt Bros. for bean supply
June 22, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. — After two years of intensive testing and sampling, Laughing Planet Café is introducing "smart beans" into its seven Oregon restaurants. The…
read nowNRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment
June 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places…
read nowQdoba announces 3-year deal with Boston Red Sox
June 22, 2009
BOSTON — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced it has signed a three-year marketing and concessions agreement with the Boston Red Sox, earning the designation as…
read nowCousins Subs continues '09 growth, reduces franchise fee
June 22, 2009
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs has posted impressive growth numbers in the first half of 2009 and will continue the momentum through the second half of…
read nowMary's Pizza Shack to launch fast casual concept
June 22, 2009
SONOMOA, Calif. -- Mary's Pizza Shack has announced it will launch a new fast casual restaurant concept later this year under the leadership of Cully…
read nowQuiznos partners with Balihoo for local marketing solution
June 22, 2009
BOISE, Idaho — Quiznos has partnered with Balihoo to deliver a comprehensive Local Marketing Automation solution to its franchise owners nationwide, the…
read nowMintel identifies healthy food menu challenges
June 22, 2009
CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items…
read nowVilla Enterprises taps Revention
June 21, 2009
HOUSTON -- Villa Enterprises has selected point-of-sale system supplier Revention Inc. for all of its quick-service and fast casual brands, the company has…
read nowFungus could threaten world wheat crop
June 21, 2009
Crop scientists fear an ancient fungus could wipe out more than 80 percent of worldwide wheat crops as it spreads from eastern Africa. At least $10 billion…
read nowSalsarita'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…
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