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Ken Green joins McAlister's as SVP of operations
September 16, 2007
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Ken Green has been named as senior vice president of operations for McAlister's Deli. Green brings more than two decades of restaurant…
read nowOrganic To Go acquires Sunflowers Cafe & Bakery
September 16, 2007
SEATTLE — Organic To Go has acquired Sunflowers Café and Bakery on La Jolla Drive in San Diego, the company has announced. The La Jolla location will be…
read nowCorner Bakery launches 'Get to Know Your Neighbor' program
September 16, 2007
DALLAS — In an effort to rekindle the lost tradition of neighborhood kindness, Corner Bakery Cafe is inviting individuals across the country to "Get to Know…
read nowStarbucks launches Ramadan Frappuccino
September 13, 2007
Dubai City Guide: Starbucks outlets in the Middle East have introduced a Date Frappuccino in celebration of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The new menu…
read nowTaco Del Mar to expand into New England
September 13, 2007
SEATTLE — New England-area Subway franchisee Brenda Bohinc has signed on to be a master developer with Mexican concept Taco Del Mar. Bohinc's territory…
read nowCold Stone Creamery names new president
September 13, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery has named Dan Beem as president of the premium ice cream chain. Beem has been with Cold Stone for four years. Prior…
read nowTime compression under Summit microscope
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
September 13, 2007
On Sept. 18 and 19, more than 70 fast-casual executives and industry representatives will descend upon the Hotel Palomar in Dallas to attend the 2007 Fast…
read nowFarmer Boys intros new chicken salads
September 12, 2007
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Beginning Sept. 17, Farmer Boys Restaurants will introduce three new made-to-order chicken salads. The new chicken salads include the…
read nowBruegger's launches signature soups
September 12, 2007
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced its new line up of signature soups, custom crafted by Philip Smith, Bruegger's executive chef. Additionally…
read nowDTT ranked 24th among security providers
September 11, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Inc. Magazine has ranked DTT Surveillance No. 24 among security providers on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private…
read nowJudge strikes down NY calorie-counts rule, NRA reacts
September 11, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement in response to Tuesday's U.S. federal district court decision to strike down a…
read nowStarbucks to review stance on young customers
September 11, 2007
MSN: Starbucks is revising its stance on kids, acknowledging that the under-18 set has become part of the coffee chain's customer base. While there are no…
read nowFirehouse Subs goes trans-fat free
September 10, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced that all of its ingredients are now trans-fat free. This includes items at all Firehouse Subs restaurants…
read nowCalif. passes statewide menu labeling law
September 10, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — By a vote of 42 to 31, the California Assembly passed Senate Bill 120, statewide legislation requiring fast-food outlets and chain…
read nowCoke, Caribou partner on iced coffee beverage
September 10, 2007
MSN: Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. and The Coca-Cola Co. have started to roll out a new line of ready-to-drink iced coffee beverages. The product, made and…
read nowBaja Fresh expands menu
September 9, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced its expanded menu options, including two beef burritos, two shrimp burritos, fire-roasted…
read nowShane's Rib Shack launches BBQ promotion
September 9, 2007
ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack has announced the introduction of several new party platters available from September through Super Bowl Sunday, which will take…
read nowSuper Mex to focus growth in fast-casual segment
September 9, 2007
Orange County Register: Super Mex, a 13-unit Long Beach chain with a large presence in Orange County, said it plans to focus its future growth in the…
read nowEinstein Bros., Noah's bring back fall flavors
September 9, 2007
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will bring back fall flavors in its Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels locations beginning Sept.
read nowNative brews offered at Mid-Atlantic Expo
September 9, 2007
Four years ago, an idea was fermenting for the selection of brews offered at the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo. Instead of a traditional…
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