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Freshii to open 20 units throughout Colo., Wyo.
May 28, 2009
CHICAGO — Mark Damschroder has signed a master franchise agreement to open 20 Freshii restaurants in Colorado and Wyoming. There are 13 units in Chicago and…
read nowLarry Destro named Taco Del Mar president
May 27, 2009
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced the appointment of Larry Destro as its new president and CEO. He is based out of Taco Del Mar's corporate office in…
read nowEVOS to open Miami locations
May 27, 2009
MIAMI — EVOS has announced it has signed a multiunit agreement with Foodies Miami to bring three stores to South Florida by early 2011, with the first set to…
read nowJamba Juice launches Blackberry Bliss as summertime LTO
May 27, 2009
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the national rollout of a limited-time only seasonal smoothie, the Blackberry Bliss, and its coinciding summer…
read nowConsumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand
May 27, 2009
Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…
read nowBeverage report tracks Bruegger's, Atlanta Bread and Cosi offerings
May 27, 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Restaurant Beverage Trends in the United States 2009" report to their offerings. …
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: How will online ordering evolve over the next several years?
May 27, 2009
According to Food Action Group, 87 percent of consumers say they plan to use online ordering more in the future. How will that information impact restaurant…
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: What are the latest trends in labor scheduling?
May 27, 2009
The use of online labor-management tools is increasing as restaurant operators look to take employee schedules from the cork board to the Internet. These…
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: What are some architectural design trends in the fast casual space?
May 27, 2009
When consumers experience fast-casual restaurants, they expect good food quickly and a nice ambiance. Keeping on top of the latest design trends is not always…
read nowSales increase 32% during California Tortilla's Pop Tart Day promo
May 26, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla's annual Pop-Tart Day sales increased 32 percent over the previous six Wednesdays, the company has announced. The…
read nowRubio's partners with Share our Strength
May 26, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill and Share Our Strength have announced the All-American Moment fundraiser to raise awareness and money in support…
read nowSmashburger signs Midwest franchise deal
May 26, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its 10th franchisee, Reload LLC, bringing the total number of Smashburger franchise locations to 187. The…
read nowMcDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes
May 26, 2009
The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…
read nowNRA 2009: Products highlight coffee innovations
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 26, 2009
More than 54,000 attendees descended upon Chicago 's McCormick Place May 16-19 for the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. …
read nowLa Salsa Fresh opens latest Missouri location
May 25, 2009
CYPRESS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Kirkwood, Mo. The new 3,000-square-foot location is…
read nowNoodles & Co. expands Spaghetti & Meatballs launch
May 25, 2009
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Noodles & Company has introduced its new signature Spaghetti & Meatballs dish to markets in Virginia, North Carolina and…
read nowNRA 2009: Videos from the show floor
May 25, 2009
The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show wrapped up earlier this week.
read nowRaising Cane's names new COO
May 25, 2009
PLANO, Texas — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has announced the promotion of Ian Vaughn to chief operating officer. Most recently, Vaughn served as senior…
read nowPolice investigate Starbucks explosion
May 25, 2009
The Associated Press: New York City Police looked through surveillance footage Tuesday that might have captured a small explosion near a Starbucks on…
read nowRed Mango signs second Boston franchisee
May 21, 2009
DALLAS — Red Mango has signed its youngest franchisee, 22-year old recent Babson College graduate Tarang Gosalia, to open a location later this year in…
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