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McCafes to take on Starbucks, Dunkin'
January 7, 2008
Boston Herald: As McDonald's plans to open McCafes at about 14,000 U.S. locations, the competition generated may be equally steep for Starbucks and Dunkin…
read nowEnergy Kitchen to open 5 new franchises
January 7, 2008
NEW YORK — Energy Kitchen has announced the expected 2008 opening of five new franchise stores: three in New York City, one in Boston and one in Hoboken, N.J.
read nowStarbucks rehires Schultz as CEO, ends pact with XM Radio
January 7, 2008
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has announced its Board of Directors chairman Howard Schultz is retaking the company's helm, replacing Jim Donald, who is leaving the…
read nowDavid Deno becomes Quiznos president
January 7, 2008
DENVER — Quiznos has announced the appointment of David Deno as president, effective immediately. Deno will report directly to Quiznos chief executive Greg…
read nowChipotle to beef up beef sales
January 6, 2008
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it will serve more than 52 million pounds of naturally raised meat in 2008, an increase of 12 million pounds…
read nowCamille's, Wal-Mart sign supercenter deal
January 6, 2008
TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company of Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, has signed an agreement with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to place its…
read nowUFood Restaurant Group completes reverse merger
January 6, 2008
BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc., franchisor and operator of fast-casual UFood Grill restaurants and nutritional product retail stores, has announced the…
read nowPanera revenue up 29%
January 3, 2008
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company has reported its systemwide comparable bakery-café sales increased 1.2 percent for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 25, 2007. …
read nowCold Stone gets iced by fake promotion
January 3, 2008
The Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press: Cold Stone Creamery was the victim of an Internet prank claiming 1,400 stores around the country would give away ice cream Jan.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla opens in Ronald Reagan airport
January 2, 2008
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla has opened its newest location inside the North Pier of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), making it the…
read nowPei Wei comps dip slightly
January 2, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For the 13 weeks ended Dec. 30, 2007, comparable-store sales decreased 0.5 percent at Pei Wei Asian Diner restaurants compared to the 1…
read nowJamba Juice opens 700th location
January 2, 2008
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice has announced the Portland, Ore., opening of its 700th location in adddition to the Tacoma, Wash., opening of its 500th…
read nowVapiano inks Mass. franchise deal
January 2, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano has announced it has secured its first agreement in Massachusetts for the development of three Vapiano restaurants in the greater…
read nowRubio's adds to executive team
January 1, 2008
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. announced in early December the appointment of Marc S. Simon to the position of senior vice president of operations…
read nowSpicy Pickle inks multiunit Mich. deal
December 27, 2007
DENVER — Spicy Pickle announced Dec. 17 that it has signed a multiunit agreement for the development of 10 locations in western Michigan, increasing the…
read nowStarbucks adds to sugar-free lineup
December 27, 2007
SEATTLE — Starbucks is adding a new sugar-free syrup — mocha — to its selection of sugar-free vanilla, hazelnut, caramel and cinnamon dolce flavored…
read nowEl Pollo Loco announces private equity investment
December 26, 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Inc. has announced that private equity investment firm Freeman Spogli & Co. has made a $45 million equity investment in…
read nowSubway, Chipotle gave best customer service in 2007
December 26, 2007
Fox Business: Subway, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Quiznos provided the best customer service among fast-food and fast-casual restaurants in 2007, according to…
read nowCaribou continues hormone-free milk rollout
December 26, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that more Caribou Coffee coffeehouses will begin offering rBST-free milk. Working in conjunction…
read nowRestaurants in '08 to continue e-mail push
December 26, 2007
E-mail marketing gains ground as medium of the future.
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