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NRA Show to reveal latest equipment, technology
May 5, 2009
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will feature the most up-to-date and innovative equipment and technology designed to…
read nowBen & Jerry's seeks flavor developer
May 5, 2009
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — Ben & Jerry's is seeking a full-time, qualified product developer to create the next generation of funky, chunky, ice cream…
read nowReports outline restaurant traffic decline, potential failure
May 5, 2009
CHICAGO & NEW YORK — Rising unemployment, low consumer confidence and severe weather conditions kept consumers from visiting restaurants this past winter…
read nowRubio's rolls out all-American taco
May 5, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the introduction of its new All-American Taco, featuring a char-grilled, beef patty seasoned with…
read nowUFood Grill joins Healthy Dining
May 5, 2009
BOSTON — UFood Grill has announced it has joined Healthy Dining and the online resource www.HealthyDiningFinder.com, in an effort to take a giant step forward…
read nowPanera Bread comps up slightly
May 5, 2009
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Company has reported financials for its first quarter ended March 31. In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, comparable…
read nowCuppy's Coffee CEO arrested
May 5, 2009
Blue MauMau: Cuppy's Coffee CEO and principal of FranSynergy, Robert Dale Nabors, was arrested March 31 by Alabama's Colbert County authorities for being a…
read nowFazoli's names new marketing, purchasing VPs
May 4, 2009
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's has added two restaurant-industry veterans to its management team, the company has announced. Monte Jump has been named vice…
read nowSalsarita's launches ‘Cinco for Cinco' promotion
May 4, 2009
CHARLPOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a special Cinco promotion. From May 1-8 a large burrito, large quesadilla…
read nowNothing But Noodles announces new store ownership
May 4, 2009
Scottsdale, Ariz. — Noodles Development LP has announced the sale of its two Nothing but Noodles restaurants in Albuquerque, N.M., to local entrepreneur Gerald…
read nowSmashburger inks Iowa franchise deal
May 4, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced that it has secured its eighth franchisee, Smashguys LLC, which will develop 16 locations throughout Iowa. The latest…
read nowBurgerville adds beer and wine pairings to menu
May 4, 2009
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has launched the pairing of local beers and wines to its new, gourmet seasonal menu offerings at its Salmon Creek restaurant in…
read nowPlanet Smoothie opens first New York locations
May 3, 2009
NEW YORK — Planet Smoothie has announced the grand opening of its three newest locations inside Manhattan's Penn Station, opening May 18. The opening marks…
read nowElevation Burger furthers Philadelphia expansion
May 3, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has announced the addition of a multiunit franchising deal with Chris Phillips to bring three Philadelphia-area locations. …
read nowNoodles & Co. launches spaghetti & meatballs dish across Oregon
May 3, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. — Noodles & Company is introducing a new signature dish to its Oregon menu -- Spaghetti & Meatballs. The new dish will be available at…
read nowStarbucks cited for employee violations
May 3, 2009
Minneapolis — The Starbucks Workers Union has announced that the National Labor Relations Board has found merit with 17 counts of labor rights violations at…
read nowPinkberry announces new growth capital, expansion agreements
May 3, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Pinkberry has announced two significant milestones — more than $9 million of new funding from both current and new investors as well as global…
read nowCinnabon Inc. and The DAISY Foundation celebrate Nurses Week
April 30, 2009
ATLANTA — Cinnabon Inc. and The DAISY Foundation are offering nurses a free Cinnabon Classic Roll when they show their healthcare ID or badge at participating…
read nowDashOrder launches online ordering system
April 30, 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — DashOrder.com has announced its entrance into the restaurant industry with the launch of its new online ordering system. DashOrder…
read nowQuiznos franchisee closes stores, pursues legal action
April 30, 2009
The Star (Toronto): The president of a group of disgruntled Quiznos franchisees says the fast-food chain has been granted a court injunction, forcing him to…
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