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Starbucks to open Ethiopian support center
November 29, 2007
The Seattle Times: Starbucks plans to open a farmer-support center in Ethiopia in 2008. The announcement came Nov. 28, as Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz…
read nowMoe's former parent sued by franchisees
November 28, 2007
The Associated Press: More than 50 franchisees and their financial backers are suing Moe's Southwest Grill and its former parent company Raving Brands over…
read nowVapiano celebrates five-year anniversary
November 28, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano is celebrating its five-year anniversary and the growth of the chain from a single unit to more than 25 open locations across the…
read nowSandella's inks Calif. multiunit deal
November 28, 2007
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring five new restaurants to Southern California. Sandella's…
read nowHurricane Grill opens new Fla. location
November 28, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Dec. 1, 2007, Hurricane Grill and Wings will open its newest restaurant location in South Ortega, Fla. The location will feature…
read nowMad Greens opens 7th location
November 27, 2007
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Mad Greens Inspired Eats has opened its seventh location, which is in Greenwood Village, Colo., the company has announced. The…
read nowTechnomic report highlights Hispanic foodservice trends
November 27, 2007
CHICAGO — Technomic Information Services has launched its new Hispanic Foodservice Report, which canvases the Hispanic foodservice market and provides detailed…
read nowStarbucks intros customized gift cards
November 27, 2007
SEATTLE — Building off a milestone year in which customers loaded and redeemed $1 billion on Starbucks gift cards, Starbucks has created the My Customized…
read nowSmoothie King opens 500th location
November 27, 2007
NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King has announced the Atlanta opening of its 500th location. To celebrate, Smoothie King will give a free 20-ounce smoothie to any…
read nowSurvey: 75% of consumers likely to buy holiday gift cards
November 27, 2007
Denver Business Journal: Three out of four consumers said they were likely to buy gift cards this holiday season, according to a survey by First Data Corp.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla unveils customer rewards program
November 26, 2007
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Customers can sign up for the "Burrito Elito" loyalty program, a new computer-based rewards system introduced by California Tortilla. With…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop gets gift-card fever
November 26, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Sub Shop announced it has launched the Lenny's Gift Card Program. Guests can purchase gift cards in any amount from $5 to $500.
read nowFirehouse Subs promotes John Raulerson
November 25, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced the promotion of John L. Raulerson to director of technical services. Raulerson, who has been with the…
read nowChipotle continues naturally raised chicken, beef rollout
November 25, 2007
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving naturally raised chicken in all of its 28 Arizona restaurants, and naturally raised chicken and beef in its seven…
read nowLa Salsa Fresh opens 100th location
November 20, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is celebrating the grand opening of its 15th San Diego location, also marking the chain's 100th store…
read nowSweet Peppers Deli heads to the Carolinas
November 20, 2007
COLUMBUS, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced its entrance into the North and South Carolina markets. Three counties recently were purchased by Tabitha…
read nowFarmer Boys intros chicken sandwiches
November 20, 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Beginning Nov. 21, 2007, Farmer Boys restaurants will introduce three new "made-to-order" chicken sandwiches, the company has announced.…
read nowFarmer Boys goes trans-fat free
November 19, 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Farmer Boys Restaurants has announced it will be transitioning its restaurants to a zero-trans-fat-per-serving frying oil over the next…
read nowNothing But Noodles goes gourmet
November 19, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nothing but Noodles has announced the launch of three new gourmet chicken dishes to its menu offerings: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan…
read nowStarbucks heads into Argentina
November 18, 2007
SEATTLE & BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Starbucks Coffee Co. has signed a joint-venture agreement with Alsea S.A. de C.V. to form Café Sirena S.R.L. Café…
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