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Mall restaurants expect traffic decline
November 19, 2008
The Wall Street Journal: As retail traffic fell 12.4 percent in October compared with last year, restaurant chains with a bulk of their locations in malls and…
read nowSmashburger hires real estate VP
November 19, 2008
DENVER — Burger concept Smashburger has appointed Max Sheets as vice president of real estate, the company announced. Prior to joining Smashburger, Sheets…
read nowConsumer interest boosts sustainability, green efforts
November 19, 2008
BOSTON — Consumer interest in sustainability is growing and doesn't appear to be affected by the economy. As interest in green buildings has grown, the U.S.
read nowRedBrick Pizza signs San Diego development deal
November 19, 2008
PALMDALE, Calif. — RedBrick Pizza Worldwide Inc. has signed an agreement with master developer Johnny Lee granting Lee the right to develop up to 42 RedBrick…
read nowPick Up Stix appoints new president
November 19, 2008
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Asian fast casual chain Pick Up Stix has named Robert Rodriguez president and chief operating officer, the company announced. …
read nowRecession affects consumer recall of 2008 product launches
November 19, 2008
CHICAGO — Advertisers and brand managers have new challenges to face as Americans are less aware of new product launches than ever before. That's the key…
read nowQdoba parent reports 2008 earnings dip
November 18, 2008
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc., the parent company of Qdoba Mexican Grill, has announced that net earnings for the fourth quarter ended Sept. 28 were up…
read nowMr. Pita enters Charlotte, N.C., market
November 18, 2008
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Mr. Pita has opened its first restaurant in North Carolina, the company announced. The 2,200 square-foot unit is located at 752…
read nowSubmarina names two to executive posts
November 18, 2008
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Submarina California Subs has hired Kirk Thompson as executive vice president of area development and Vicki Finley as the company's…
read nowFinagle Bakery Café rolls out new prototype
November 18, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In an effort to broaden its customer base and fuel sales growth, Boston-based Finagle A Bagel has repositioned its brand and launched a new…
read nowPinkberry announces Northern California expansion
November 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES — Frozen yogurt concept Pinkberry plans to expand throughout Northern California beginning with the opening of a new store in San Jose next month…
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: What first small steps can operators take toward sustainability?
November 18, 2008
As consumer demand grows for sustainable products, restaurant operators are looking to implement sustainable practices but may be unsure where to start. Fast…
read nowMobile Dialog releases mobile marketing solutions
November 17, 2008
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Mobile Dialog has announced its self-service mobile marketing coupon solution and promotion tool for restaurant owners. The mobile coupon…
read nowOrganic Trade Association ramps up marketing
November 17, 2008
GREENFIELD, Mass. — The 1,700-member Organic Trade Association (OTA) is launching an extraordinary consumer marketing and public relations campaign that will…
read nowSandella's to open 4 units in Michigan
November 17, 2008
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has signed a contract with J & K Industries to introduce the concept to the Southeast Michigan area, the…
read nowQuiznos launches Prime Rib LTO
November 17, 2008
DENVER -- Toasted sandwich chain Quiznos has introduced a limited-time prime rib sandwich featuring a portion and a half of slow roasted prime rib, sliced thin…
read nowJamba records loss for Q3
November 17, 2008
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Comparable-store sales at Jamba Inc. restaurants fell 10.3 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 7, the company announced. Jamba had…
read nowReport outlines food safety breakdown in salmonella outbreak
November 16, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Produce Safety Project (PSP) has released a report that outlines how weaknesses in food safety policy, organization and communications…
read nowNational menu labeling may be gaining steam
November 16, 2008
Reuters: As more communities adopt menu labeling legislation, a nationwide system requiring quick-serve chains to list calories on their menus could be gaining…
read nowGift cards qualify as deposits, FDIC says
November 16, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the entity that guarantees bank deposits, has issued an opinion stating that funds on gift cards and…
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