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Fast casual, pizza dominates '25 Next Big Chains' list
November 23, 2008
AOL Money & Finance: AOL's "25 Next Big Chains" list is comprised mainly of fast casual restaurants, with a few pizzerias thrown in for good measure. …
read nowStarbucks employees face ID theft risk
November 23, 2008
KING-TV (Seattle): Starbucks has revealed that on Oct. 29 someone stole a laptop containing private information about 97,000 Starbucks employees. The company…
read nowConsumer site to provide info on food product recalls, food safety
November 23, 2008
WILMINGTON, Mass. -- US Food Safety Corp. has launched USFoodSafety.com, a Web site to provide consumers with the most up-to-date food safety alerts, recalls…
read nowSandella's to land at Newark airport
November 23, 2008
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Restaurant operator Silver Lining is opening a Sandella's Flatbread Café in Terminal B1 of Newark Liberty International Airport in New…
read nowCosi board forms committee to explore options
November 20, 2008
DEERFIELD, Ill. — The board of directors of bakery café chain Cosi has formed a special committee of directors to review and evaluate strategic alternatives…
read nowIndoorDirect intros digital media network for restaurants
November 20, 2008
DALLAS -- IndoorDirect has launched a digital media network in high-volume restaurant chains across the country to give diners a new entertainment option and…
read nowOrganic To Go teams with Jamba
November 20, 2008
SEATTLE — Organic To Go has partnered with Jamba Inc., the parent company of Jamba Juice, to provide its food offerings at Jamba Juice locations in Los Angeles…
read nowMall 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…
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