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Smashburger blows into Windy City
July 29, 2009
Smashburger has announced yet another franchise deal, this time with Chicago caterer Food for Thought Enterprises through their development arm, Smash Illinois…
read nowPanera Bread's net up 28%
July 28, 2009
Panera Bread's same-store sales for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased 0.4 percent while comps for franchise-operated cafes decreased 0.2 percent, the…
read nowBearclaw Coffee, Mr Pita to open co-branded locations
July 28, 2009
Bearclaw Coffee Co. has formed a strategic co-branding alliance with Askar Brands, parent company of Papa Romano's Pizza, Mr. Pita Sandwiches, Stucchi's Ice…
read nowRubio's to announce Q2 results
July 28, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. will hold a conference call Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 28. The company…
read nowFirst Black-eyed Pea Express opens
July 28, 2009
The first Black-eyed Pea Express restaurant has opened in Austin featuring a streamlined menu of home-style items that are prepared in just 3-5 minutes. …
read nowFungus hits tomato crops in Northeast
July 28, 2009
A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…
read nowHow Boloco capitalized on social media experiment
July 27, 2009
Boston-based Boloco, a fresh Mex Mex chain with 16 units, saw its coupon retention rate increase from 350 to 900 redemptions after it posted an image of…
read nowStarbucks to match employee 401(k) contributions
July 27, 2009
Starbucks will match employee contributions to the Future Roast 401(k) Savings Plan for the 2009 plan year, CEO Howard Schultz said in a memo. In December…
read nowFast casuals, overpopulation to blame for casual dining downfall
July 27, 2009
An article in the Orlando Sentinel has identified several reasons behind the decline of casual-dining restaurants. In addition to the popularity of fast…
read nowTropical Smoothie fundraiser raises $275K
July 26, 2009
Tropical Smoothie Café's second fundraiser for Camp Sunshine has raised $275,000, far exceeding the company's first fund-raising total of $125,000 collected…
read nowShane's Rib Shack to provide ownership opportunities
July 26, 2009
Shane's Rib Shack is extending beyond the traditional franchise model to help those looking to become a Shane's owner/operator. Shane's is offering to…
read nowNPD Report: Restaurant units down by 4,000
July 26, 2009
According to a new report published by The NPD Group, there were 4,000 fewer restaurants in the United States this spring than what was reported in the spring…
read nowPizza Fusion Mesa receives LEED certification
July 26, 2009
Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the United States Green Building Council for its Mesa, Ariz., restaurant. The…
read nowStarbucks gives glimpse inside reimaged store
July 26, 2009
Starbucks newly reimaged location, now called 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea, opened Friday in Seattle. The store will sell a rotating menu of beer and wine…
read nowEinstein Noah sets Q2 release date
July 23, 2009
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its second quarter 2009 financial results after the market close Aug. 6. A conference call will follow at …
read nowMinimum wage takes a hike today
July 23, 2009
The federal minimum wage increases today from $6.55 to $7.25. U.S. Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, said the…
read nowCaribou Coffee takes flight
July 23, 2009
Sun Country Airlines will begin brewing Caribou Coffee for complementary in-flight beverage service. Both businesses are based out of St. Paul, Minn. MN…
read nowFive Guys plans 10 Louisville, Ky., locations
July 23, 2009
Five Guys Burgers and Fries is moving forward with its Midwest expansion push. The company recently opened locations in southern Indiana and also announced it…
read nowChipotle reports 14% revenue increase
July 22, 2009
While same-store sales for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s second quarter grew a slight 1.7 percent, the company has reported a 14 percent increase in revenue. …
read nowSecond Dallas Cowboy joins Smashburger franchise
July 22, 2009
Marc Colombo, Dallas Cowboys starting right tackle, has signed an agreement with his teammate Leonard Davis to invest and participate in five of Davis' 3…
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