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Quiznos intros Prime Rib Ranchero
March 3, 2008
DENVER — Quiznos has announed the launch of its new Prime Rib Ranchero, a spicy addition to the prime rib sandwich line. The Southwest-inspired sandwich is…
read nowStarbucks debuts chocolate line
March 3, 2008
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Co. has unvelied Starbucks Chocolate — a new portfolio of artisan-style chocolate inspired by Starbucks coffee, Tazo tea and other…
read nowElectronics Line unveils upgraded Remote Store Manager
March 2, 2008
BOULDER, Colo. — Electronics Line USA has announced the launch of an upgraded Remote Store Manager, powered by the ETV 5 Flex Recorder. The ETV 5 is a combined…
read nowTechnomic report shows restaurant-growth slowdown
March 2, 2008
CHICAGO — According to data released by Technomic Inc. in its annual reporting on the top U.S. restaurant chains, the 500 largest chains registered slower…
read nowFletcher named Smoothie King COO
March 2, 2008
NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has announced the appointment of Tom Fletcher to the position of chief operating officer.
read nowStarbucks signs Carly Simon
March 2, 2008
BBC News: Singer Carly Simon is releasing her new album, "This Kind of Love," through coffee chain Starbucks. "This Kind of Love," the 62-year-old's first…
read nowEinstein Noah reports solid comps, revenue growth
March 2, 2008
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. announced strong results for the fourth quarter and year ended Jan. 1, 2008. Comparable-store sales…
read nowBruegger's to open more airport locations
February 28, 2008
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced plans to open three airport bakeries in 2008, beginning with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, which…
read nowSan Francisco expected to pass menu-labeling law
February 28, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle: A San Francisco Board of Supervisors committee has forwarded to the full board an ordinance that would require chain restaurants to…
read nowRestaurant index registers gain in January
February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance edged up slightly in January as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowSpicy Pickle acquires four franchised locations
February 27, 2008
DENVER — Spicy Pickle has acquired four locations in Denver from former franchisees, bringing the company-owned restaurant total to five, the company has…
read nowBoneheads sauces win 2008 Scovie Awards
February 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken recently was awarded three 2008 Scovie Awards for its signature Piri Piri sauces, the company has…
read nowPlanet Smoothie celebrates new SeaWorld waterpark
February 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with Aquatica, a new SeaWorld waterpark set to open March 1. Aquatica is across the street from SeaWorld…
read nowShareholder class action filed against Panera Bread
February 27, 2008
RADNOR, Pa. — A class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, St. Louis Division, on behalf of all purchasers…
read nowLetter to the Editor: Corn Refiners Assoc. defends use of sweetener
February 27, 2008
Dear Editor: High fructose corn syrup is the target of much misinformation and wrongly singled out in the obesity debate. Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard…
read nowSimpson joins Firehouse Subs as communications coordinator
February 26, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced that it has hired Melissa Simpson as its communications coordinator. She assists the department in managing…
read nowPapa Romano's, Mr. Pita add new territories
February 26, 2008
Oakland (Mich.) Business Review: Pizza chain Papa Romano's and wrap restaurant Mr. Pita have signed master franchisee agreements to begin opening co-branded…
read nowNSF appoints director of Restaurant Food Safety Division
February 26, 2008
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — NSF International has announced that Jennifer Tong has been appointed director of NSF's Restaurant Food Safety Division. In her new role…
read nowFirst fast casual launches in UAE
February 26, 2008
Gulf News (Dubai): Al Islami Foods, provider of halal food products, launched the United Arab Emirates' first fast-casual restaurant chain, Al Farooj Fresh. In…
read nowPlayNetwork, Starbucks continue partnership
February 26, 2008
SEATTLE — PlayNetwork Inc., provider of signature media experiences for business, has announced that Starbucks has extended its partnership with PlayNetwork by…
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