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Pei 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…
read nowSteve Kishi named Super Mex CEO
February 8, 2009
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Super Mex Restaurants Inc. has appointed Steven Kishi as chief executive officer of Super Mex Restaurants Inc. and Super Mex Franchise…
read nowSalsarita's to implement new systemwide menu program
February 8, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has announced it will continue its growth momentum for the year through the implementation of a systemwide menu…
read nowWOW intros limited-time offers
February 8, 2009
NEW ORLEANS — WOW Café and Wingery has introduced three limited-time lunch items, the Mardi Gras Mambo Wrap, Shrimp Po'boy and Catfish Po'boy. The company…
read nowOrganic To Go rolls out new POS system
February 5, 2009
SEATTLE — Maitre'D by Posera has announced that Organic To Go recently chose the company as its new strategic POS technology provider and long-term partner…
read nowQdoba, zpizza tap Exit41 for call center duties
February 5, 2009
ANDOVER, Mass. -- Qdoba Mexican Grill, and zpizza have partnered with Exit41 Inc., a provider of online ordering and call center software and services for the…
read nowTechnomic study: Calorie count on menus influencing consumer behavior
February 5, 2009
CHICAGO — A new survey conducted by Chicago-based foodservice consultants Technomic Inc. revealed that the mandated calorie disclosure for New York City…
read nowInnovation on display at the NAFEM, FS/TEC shows
February 5, 2009
The co-located NAFEM Show and FS/TEC expo opened yesterday to smaller crowds than in previous years, several exhibitors said. Still, a number of booths were…
read nowAtlanta-based chains make inroads in Middle East
February 5, 2009
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Atlanta-based restaurant groups, AFC Enterprises, Church's Chicken and Focus Brands, continue to add outlets in the Middle East.
read nowStarbucks looks to value meals as menu possibility
February 4, 2009
Associated Press: Starbucks Corp. CEO Howard Schultz described to investors last week an initiave by the company to launch "several breakfast pairings" at…
read nowPat & Oscar's launches new Chipotle Pastrami Melt
February 4, 2009
SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants is expanding its line of hot premium sandwiches with the introduction of the new Chipotle Pastrami Melt. The sandwich…
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