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UPDATE: Revised menu-labeling still alive in W.Va.
April 1, 2009
The Charleson (W.Va.) Gazette: After rejecting menu labeling legislation on Monday, the West Virginia Senate advanced a revised version of the bill that now…
read nowEinstein Bros., Noah's Bagels introduce low-cal menu options
April 1, 2009
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels are introducing an all-new Lighter Fare menu, with three lunch items and two breakfast items, each…
read nowChipotle intros smaller portions, lowers prices
April 1, 2009
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has started a test of new menu items in its Denver-area restaurants. The menu changes are the most significant Chipotle…
read nowPollo Campero to offer free chicken sandwiches
April 1, 2009
DALLAS — On April 2 participating Pollo Campero stores will offer free fried and grilled chicken sandwiches to customers in celebration of its new sandwich…
read nowFrenchy's chicken expands to Northwest Houston
April 1, 2009
HOUSTON — Creole chicken brand Frenchy's is expanding to the Northwest Houston market, the company has announced. Frenchy's second fast casual restaurant…
read nowNo restaurant-industry turnaround in '09, analysts say
April 1, 2009
Reuters: The U.S. restaurant industry is unlikely to turn around in 2009 as a deepening recession, credit crunch and rising unemployment gnaw at performance…
read nowSellers Markets opens third San Francisco location
April 1, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO — Sellers Markets, a popular San Francisco fast casual restaurant, has opened its third location at 721 Market St., just steps from Union Square.
read nowCosi to remain independent
March 31, 2009
Crain's Chicago Business: Cosi Inc. said Tuesday it has completed a review of strategic alternatives and will remain an independent company. The Deerfield…
read nowUnion International Food recalls pepper, spices
March 31, 2009
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, has announced that consumers should avoid eating spices…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla adds teriyaki burrito and bowl for Q2
March 31, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has updated their limited-time offer menu for the company's second quarter with the launch of the Teriyaki Burrito and…
read nowDigital Dining POS partners with HotSchedules
March 31, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — HotSchedules has announced its partnership with Digital Dining, provider of integrated restaurant POS systems. The partnership now allows…
read nowNEXTEP kiosks to deliver at Wow Bao
March 31, 2009
CHICAGO — Wow Bao, a Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises restaurant concept, has selected NEXTEP Systems to provide touchscreen ordering kiosks for their State…
read nowIntura Solutions signs agreement for European distribution
March 31, 2009
ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions LP, manufacturer of point-of-sale and enterprise management software, has announced that it has signed a distribution…
read nowStarbucks begins UK launch of instant coffee
March 31, 2009
SEATTLE — The initial launch of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew into select London Starbucks coffeehouses has begun, the company has announced. The UK launch…
read nowPizza Fusion signs international expansion deal
March 30, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has signed a master franchise development agreement for Saudi Arabia with Samir Food Co. Ltd., the…
read nowNRA restaurant outlook reports slight gain, more uncertainty
March 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance remained soft in February, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowFast casual chains lead restaurant-industry growth
March 30, 2009
CHICAGO -- Restaurant-industry growth continues to be driven by fast casual chains, according to data released by Chicago-based consultancy Technomic Inc. in…
read nowMenu labeling falters in W.Va., fails in Md.
March 30, 2009
The Register-Herald (Beckley, W.Va.): The West Virginia Senate voted 19-14 against menu labeling legislation Monday. However, one of the bill's chief backers…
read nowElevation Burger to enter South Fla.
March 30, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with South Florida entrepreneurs Jeffrey Feinstein and Sam Ginsberg, the company has…
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