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Breathing easy
by Christopher Hall — writer, self
August 12, 2008
New ventilation-system technology can offer a wealth of savings.
read nowPinkberry names Ron Graves as CEO
August 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES — Pinkberry has named Ron Graves as its chief executive officer. Graves, a general partner of venture capital firm Maveron, began serving as…
read nowPoll: Californians oppose 'menu labeling' mandate
August 12, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new statewide poll conducted by the Peter D. Hart Research Associates found that 62 percent of Californians prefer to have nutritional…
read nowA Changing Landscape
by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.
August 12, 2008
Robust menu items spur segment growth.
read nowMaking your washroom shine
August 12, 2008
Spending a bit more for touchless systems can pay off in customer satisfaction.
read nowMick Rynning appointed Growers Direct Coffee director
August 11, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO — The board of directors of Growers Direct Coffee Co. Inc. has appointed Mick Rynning as a new director of the company. In addition, J.D.
read nowSpicy Pickle, Sweet Leaf Tea raise funds for BBBS
August 11, 2008
DENVER — Spicy Pickle partnered with Sweet Leaf Tea to help children from Big Brothers Big Sisters set up lemonade-style iced tea stands in Denver to raise…
read nowSuper Mex opens first fast casual location
August 11, 2008
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Long Beach, Calif.-based Super Mex Restaurants Inc. has announced the grand opening of its first Super Mex fast-casual restaurant in…
read nowMexican Restaurants Inc. revenue increases
August 11, 2008
HOUSTON — Mexican Restaurants Inc. has announced its financial results for the company's 2008 second quarter ended June 29, 2008. For the second quarter…
read nowCold Stone launches ice cream creation contest
August 11, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery has announced the launch of iMix America Ice Cream Creation Contest, an interactive and progressive contest engaging…
read nowEl Pollo Loco comps rise, net falls
August 10, 2008
COSTA MESA, Calif. — EPL Intermediate Inc., parent company of El Pollo Loco Inc., has reported results for its 13-week second quarter and 26 weeks ended June…
read nowWestern Foodservice Expo to move to San Diego in '09
August 7, 2008
NORWALK, Conn. — Reed Exhibitions and the California Restaurant Association (CRA) have announced plans to relocate the Western Foodservice & Hospitality…
read nowCEO, CFO out at Jamba Juice
August 7, 2008
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. chief executive officer Paul Clayton and chief financial officer Donald Breen have resigned, the company announced. Both…
read nowTim Hortons Q2 net up 11.5%
August 7, 2008
OAKVILLE, Ontario — Same-store sales at Tim Hortons Inc.'s Canadian restaurants increased 5.7 percent for the company's second quarter ended June 29, 2008…
read nowYogen Früz signs Latin American expansion deal
August 6, 2008
MARKHAM, Ontario — Frozen yogurt chain Yogen Früz has signed development agreements for 29 stores in Argentina and 21 stores in Peru. The new shops will…
read nowRubio's net falls 33 percent
August 6, 2008
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Comparable-store sales at Rubio's Restaurants Inc. decreased 3.9 percent for the company's second quarter ended June 29, 2008, compared with…
read nowEinstein Noah records 15th straight comp increase
August 6, 2008
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Comparable-store sales at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group increased 1 percent for the company's second quarter ended July 1, 2008. The…
read nowCaribou net loss narrows
August 5, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS – Comparable-store sales at company-owned Caribou Coffee Co. restaurants fell 1.7 percent in the second quarter ended June 29, the company…
read nowNRA show attendee wins Caribbean cruise
August 5, 2008
BOISE, Idaho — ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston announced that Tom Fremarek, of Cheeseburger in Paradise, is the winner of its "Get Tantalized" promotion, held at…
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