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California Tortilla signs Md. lease agreement
February 15, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has announced that it has signed a new franchisee agreement with the Illiano Group to open a location in Mt. Airy, Md., by…
read nowMcDonald's beats Starbucks in consumer preference survey
February 12, 2009
Pew Research Center: A recent Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey asked Americans the following question: "Just for fun: Would you…
read nowFreshBerry inks N.Y., Fla., development deals
February 12, 2009
TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of two franchise agreements for FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café. The agreements signify…
read nowMultnomah County, Ore., approves menu labeling
February 12, 2009
The Oregonian: Multnomah County, Ore., commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to require chain restaurants and coffee shops with 15 or more locations…
read nowMultnomah County, Ore., approves menu labeling
February 12, 2009
The Oregonian: Multnomah County, Ore., commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to require chain restaurants and coffee shops with 15 or more locations…
read nowPanera Bread's dough rises for Q4, year
February 12, 2009
St. Louis, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. has reported systemwide comparable same-sales rose 2.7 percent during the company's fourth quarter ended Dec. 30. …
read nowSpicy Pickle issues corporate update
February 12, 2009
DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has issued an update on current business activity in both its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Café chains.
read nowQdoba worker trashes restaurant
February 12, 2009
The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): An employee at a Madison, Wis., Qdoba began to trash the place in hopes of getting fired so he could collect unemployment…
read nowBoston Market intros Crispy Country Chicken
February 11, 2009
GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced the chain's introduction of Crispy Country Chicken. The baked all-white meat chicken breast is baked until crisp…
read nowChipotle net income drops, revenue up
February 11, 2009
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31. For the quarter, same-store sales…
read nowPei Wei comps dip
February 11, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. has reported earnings for fourth quarter 2008 and for the year ended Dec. 28. For the 13-week period…
read nowStarbucks starts job cuts
February 11, 2009
Associated Press: Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday told about 1,370 employees that their jobs will be cut as the gourmet coffee company tries to shed costs. About…
read nowNAFEM, FS/TEC highlight cost-effective restaurant solutions
February 11, 2009
While exhibitors initially wondered how the economy would affect attendance at the 2nd annual co-located North American Association of Food Equipment…
read nowNoodles & Co. implements Radiant Systems' Aloha Command Center
February 10, 2009
ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the completion of its rollout of the Aloha Command Center in more than 170 corporate restaurant locations with…
read nowFirehouse named top chain by Sandelman & Assoc.
February 10, 2009
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs received Top 10 honors for overall customer satisfaction, according to the 2008 Sandelman & Associates' Quick-Track…
read nowWingstop breaks Super Bowl record
February 10, 2009
DALLAS — Wingstop has announced that it sold just over 4 million wings on Super Bowl Sunday, exceeding its projection by a half million. The weekly sales…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla intros 'Burrito Bailout Program'
February 9, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — East-Coast chain California Tortilla has introduced their "Burrito Bailout Program," a temporary response to current economic hardships. …
read nowStarbucks launches new breakfast pairings
February 9, 2009
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. will introduce a selection of breakfast pairings, each priced at $3.95, beginning March 3. The pairings will be available all…
read nowStarbucks names Global Consumer Products exec
February 9, 2009
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has announced that John Culver, senior vice president; president, Starbucks Coffee Asia Pacific, will succeed Gerardo "Gerry" Lopez…
read nowQdoba announces low-cost lunch option
February 8, 2009
DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced that it will offer guests an affordable, fresh, hot alternative to the brown bag lunch. Starting Feb. 11, and…
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