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NYC trans fats ban takes effect today
June 30, 2008
Associated Press/Google: New York City's trans-fat ban took full effect July 1, and some restaurants are struggling to adjust recipes. But quick-service…
read nowLaMastra, key execs, make Raving Brands exit
June 30, 2008
Nation's Restaurant News: Daryl Dollinger has succeeded Stephen M. LaMastra as president of Raving Brands in an executive shake-up that included the departure…
read nowZaxby's intros new snack sandwich
June 29, 2008
ATHENS, Ga. — Fast casual chicken finger chain Zaxby's has added a new snack-sized Nibbler sandwich to its menu. To promote the new item, the chain is giving…
read nowTomatoes not the only suspect in salmonella scare
June 29, 2008
Washington Post: Tomatoes contaminated with salmonella still may be on the market, federal officials said. Investigators are considering the possibility that…
read nowLaMar's Donuts, Dunn Bros. Coffee ink co-branding deal
June 29, 2008
OMAHA, Neb. — LaMar's Donuts is teaming up with Dunn Bros. Coffee to open their first co-branded location in Omaha, Neb. The grand opening celebration will…
read nowAmericans weigh in on safety of artificial sweeteners
June 26, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Does the type of artificial sweetener really matter to consumers? Harris Interactive has announced the results of a survey that shows that…
read nowRising Roll plans Phoenix expansion
June 26, 2008
TUCSON, Ariz. — Rising Roll Gourmet has signed a deal with Phoenix businessman Scot Wilson to open 15 Rising Roll Gourmet locations in the Phoenix market in…
read nowNew CEO at Fazoli's
June 26, 2008
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Fazoli's Restaurants has named veteran restaurant operator Carl Howard chief executive officer of the 286-unit Italian fast casual…
read nowTown looks to restrict Starbucks drive-thru
June 25, 2008
The Capital Times (Madison, Wis.): A member of the Madison Plan Commission wants to ban the restaurant drive-thru — or at least restrict it in the town. The…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels opens additional U.S. territories
June 25, 2008
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced that it is opening new franchise territories nationwide, expanding the growth plans for its…
read nowCaribou to offer rare peaberry coffee
June 25, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. is now offering its exclusive La Minita Peaberry coffee, while supplies last. The company has purchased the entire…
read nowStarbucks to scale back music offerings
June 24, 2008
Silicon Alley Insider: Starbucks plans to eliminate most of its in-store music offerings by September, according to reporter Peter Kafka. But the coffee giant…
read nowNational Restaurant Association launches Restaurant Action Network
June 24, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has launched the Restaurant Action Network, a grassroots program that will focus, coordinate and expand…
read nowDickey's continues national expansion
June 23, 2008
Dallas Business Journal: Dickey's Barbecue Inc. has plans to push forward with its national expansion efforts. Dickey's is expected to end 2008 with 11…
read nowSaladworks launches new celebrity salad
June 23, 2008
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks has announced the launch of its latest celebrity salad, created by chef and restaurateur David Burke. The third and newest…
read nowCharo Chicken signs new agency of record
June 23, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — Charo Chicken, a Huntington Beach, Calif.-based fast-casual restaurant, has selected Irvine, Calif.-based Morgan Marketing & Public…
read nowAu Bon Pain to give customers free iced coffee
June 23, 2008
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has announced that on June 26 it will offer customers a free medium iced coffee from 2 p.m. until close. The free 22-ounce iced French…
read nowFast-casual chains continue to outperform, report says
June 22, 2008
CHICAGO — According to Chicago-based foodservice consultant Technomic Information Services, the Top 100 fast-casual chains continued to be the growth vehicle…
read nowQdoba announces new director of marketing
June 22, 2008
DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the promotion of David Craven to director of marketing. Craven has been with Qdoba almost three years as a manager…
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