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Lime Fresh hires former Starbucks official
August 23, 2009
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has hired former Starbucks director of new store development, Angela Kenyon as Lime's new VP of development to help the Lime concept…
read nowRubio's campaign for All-American Taco LTO deemed a success
August 23, 2009
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill and Internet presence management firm Red Door Interactive are touting the success of the recent online media campaign for Rubio's…
read nowDallas sees growth in fast casuals
August 20, 2009
Although restaurant growth in Dallas has slowed in the past few years, industry experts see the area as a growth opportunity, according to the Dallas Morning…
read nowFlatTop Grill merges with Stir Crazy
August 20, 2009
The casual-dining brand Stir Crazy Restaurants and fast casual FlatTop Grill have combined to form Flat Out Crazy LLC, to be headquartered in Chicago. The…
read nowNational Restaurant Association elects new board chairman
August 19, 2009
Michael C. Gibbons, president of Mainstreet Ventures Inc. and a member of the Restaurant Association of Maryland, has been elected as chairman of the board of…
read nowPoll: Americans more optimistic about restaurants, most industries
August 19, 2009
A recent Gallup poll has found that Americans are more positive this year about most major businesses and industries — including restaurants — than they were…
read nowJamba's new food menu hits Chicago
August 19, 2009
Eighteen Jamba Juice locations in Chicago have introduced the restaurant's new food menu of better-for-you wraps, salads, flatbreads and fruit tea infusions.
read nowTaco Del Mar celebrates Global Forgiveness Day with free tacos
August 18, 2009
Fresh Mex chain Taco Del Mar is spreading good karma, peace and love in anticipation of Global Forgiveness Day, the company has announced. Guests can go to the…
read nowPanera bucking the discount trend
August 18, 2009
While many other fast casual chains have been discounting their food, Panera Bread has been targeting those customers who can still afford to shell out an…
read nowStarbuck settles allegations over gift card refunds
August 18, 2009
District Attorneys in Northern California have reached a $225,000 settlement with Starbucks over the company's alleged failure to refund gift card balances to…
read nowTijuana Flats names new CEO
August 18, 2009
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. has named chief operating officer Brian Wheeler as the company's new CEO. Former CEO Camp Fitch will now serve as chairman of…
read nowJury declines damages in Starbucks vending machine suit
August 17, 2009
A Denver jury has declined to award damages to a Longmont, Colo., man and his business partner who sued Starbucks and several other companies, according to a…
read nowFatburger releases statement on recalled meat
August 17, 2009
Earlier this month, Commerce, Calif-based Sterling Pacific Meat Co. recalled more than 3,500 pounds of ground beef products that might be contaminated with E.
read nowMama Fu's intros new menu items
August 17, 2009
Mama Fu's Asian House is adding some new dishes to its menu, the company has announced. New dishes include: General's Wings appetizer, a pound of crispy…
read nowIBM and EMN8 partner on restaurant self-service solution
August 17, 2009
IBM and EMN8 have announced their agreement to jointly manufacture, market and support EMN8's self service order and pay kiosk products. EMN8 products are…
read nowKagle resigns from Jamba board
August 16, 2009
Robert C. Kagle has resigned from the board of directors of Emeryville, Calif.-based Jamba Inc., effective immediately, the company has announced. Kagle…
read nowBurgerville apologizes to bicyclist over drive-thru ban
August 16, 2009
Burgerville has announced that it will open its drive-thrus to customers on bicycles, according to a story in the Oregonian newspaper. The move came days after…
read nowTechnomic finds growth opportunities for restaurants in consumer catering
August 16, 2009
The recession has taken its toll on the restaurant industry, including brands that have grown their catering services by focusing on box lunches or party trays…
read nowSandella's opens San Diego County franchise market
August 13, 2009
Sandella's Flatbread Cafe franchise opportunities are now available in locations throughout San Diego County. Carolyn Cohen and Stephen Crystal hold the…
read nowQdoba targets Central Ohio for growth
August 13, 2009
Now that Baja Fresh has left the Central Ohio region, Qdoba has plans to further develop the region. According to an article in The Columbus Dispatch, Qdoba…
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