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Rapper E-40 to open Calif. Wingstop
November 15, 2007
DALLAS — Rap recording artist Earl Stevens, best known as E-40, has signed a franchise agreement with Wingstop Restaurants Inc. to open a restaurant in…
read nowStarbucks lowers '08 projections
November 15, 2007
The Seattle Times: While Starbucks' fourth-quarter profit rose to $159 million, up 35 percent from the same quarter last year on sales of $2.4 billion, the…
read nowCoffee Beanery launches scratch-and-win game
November 14, 2007
FLUSHING, Mich. — Coffee Beanery has announced it is rolling out a scratch-and-win game in its stores from Nov. 11 through Dec. 31, 2007. Coffee Beanery has…
read nowTijuana Flats raises $30,000 for cancer research
November 14, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tijuana Flats' "Just in Queso" Foundation, which provides aid to individuals, communities and organizations in need, raised $30,199 during its…
read nowAu Bon Pain founder inducted into hall of fame
November 14, 2007
Boston — In memory of company founder Louis Kane, Au Bon Pain honored him as the inaugural inductee into its Au Bon Pain Hall of Fame during this year's annual…
read nowPAR selected by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
November 13, 2007
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc., a subsidiary of PAR Technology, has announced that it has been selected by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as its…
read nowJason's Deli opens second solar concept
November 13, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas — Jason's Deli has unveiled its "solar deli" concept in Austin, the company has announced. The location is the second of Jason's 170 deli…
read nowChipotle CEO sells 200K shares
November 13, 2007
StreetInsider.com: Steve Ells, founder and CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, has sold 200,000 company shares since the beginning of November. Read more
read nowPaula Doyle named Bruegger's marketing VP
November 13, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced that Paula Doyle has been promoted to vice president of marketing. She served as senior marketing…
read nowSquirrel acquires Pacific Restaurant Group
November 13, 2007
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Hospitality point-of-sale solutions provider Squirrel Systems has announced it has acquired the assets of Pacific Restaurant…
read nowJ. Gumbo's opens 7th location
November 13, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — J. Gumbo's Down-Home Cajun Cookin' recently opened its 7th location in Louisville, Ky., the company has announced. The location occupies a…
read nowAtlanta Bread debuts fall favorites
November 12, 2007
SMYRNA, Ga. — Atlanta Bread has announced it is bringing back for a limited time the Turkey Cranberry Twist, featuring oven-roasted turkey breast, crisp…
read nowQdoba opens 400th location
November 12, 2007
DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the opening of its 400th restaurant location. The newest location is in Nampa, Idaho. "In the past 12 months…
read nowQuiznos rolls out $2 flatbread sammies
November 12, 2007
DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of $2.00 gourmet flatbread sammies. The new sandwiches come in four varieties — Sonoma Turkey, Italiano, Alpine…
read nowTaco Del Mar president resigns, Schmidt to retake helm
November 12, 2007
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has announced a change in leadership affecting three of its principal officers. Co-founder and chief executive officer James Schmidt…
read nowCaribou Coffee CEO resigns
November 12, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that Michael J. Coles, company board chairman and chief executive officer, has stepped down. Coles will…
read nowSaladworks returns Autumn Harvest Salad
November 11, 2007
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Saladworks has re-introduced its seasonal "Autumn Harvest Salad," the company has announced. The Autumn Harvest Salad features roasted…
read nowChipotle, La Madeleine eye handheld tech
November 11, 2007
Dallas Morning News: Fast-casual restaurants in the U.S., including Dallas-based La Madeleine Bakery, Café and Bistro and Chipotle Mexican Grill, are…
read nowTropical Smoothie intros candy cane smoothie
November 11, 2007
DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has introduced its Tropical Candy Cane Smoothie, available from Oct. 28 through Dec. 29, 2007. The 24-ounce smoothie is…
read nowSeastone intros restaurant gift-card program
November 11, 2007
PROVO, Utah — Gift-card package and promotional-program provider Seastone has announced an extensive offering of gift-card packages and programs for the…
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