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Famous Dave's comps, revenue increase
August 1, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Same-store sales at Famous Dave's of America Inc. company-owned locations increased 3.5 percent for the second quarter of 2007 ended July 1.
read nowManhattan Bagel intros new menu lineup
August 1, 2007
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Manhattan Bagel has introduced three grilled-chicken menu options, available in the fall of 2007. New menu items include the Pesto…
read nowFranktitude unveils new hot dog offerings
August 1, 2007
MIAMI, Fla. — Miami-based hot dog chain Franktitude has added three new franks to its menu, the company has announced. The new offerings include: The…
read nowGiles Foodservice Equipment appoints new president
August 1, 2007
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Giles Foodservice Equipment, supplier of foodservice equipment and ventless hoods and fryers, has appointed David Byrd as company president.
read nowLRS launches Beach Butler paging system
August 1, 2007
DALLAS — Long Range Systems has introduced its Beach Butler push-for-service paging system. The system lets guests tell servers they are ready to order…
read nowPETA becomes Panera shareholder
August 1, 2007
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — PETA has announced its purchase of 60 shares of Panera Bread, in an attempt to use its position as a stockholder to move the company toward…
read nowPETA becomes Panera shareholder
August 1, 2007
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — PETA has announced its purchase of 60 shares of Panera Bread, in an attempt to use its position as a stockholder to move the company toward…
read nowPETA becomes Panera shareholder
August 1, 2007
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — PETA has announced its purchase of 60 shares of Panera Bread, in an attempt to use its position as a stockholder to move the company toward…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings reports 8% comp increase
July 31, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Same-store sales at Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. have increased 8 percent at company-owned restaurants for the second quarter ended July 1. Comps at…
read nowChipotle net up 76 percent
July 31, 2007
DENVER — Same-store sales at company-owned Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. locations increased nearly 12 percent for the second quarter ended June 30, the company…
read nowFast Casual produces first restaurant-association podcast
July 31, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine has announce its partnership with the California Restaurant Association to produce a new podcast channel for California…
read nowJury finds against El Pollo Loco Inc. in trademark dispute
July 31, 2007
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Inc. announced Aug. 1 that a Laredo, Texas, jury has reached a verdict in a trademark lawsuit filed by El Pollo Loco-Mexico…
read nowNRA announces public affairs conference speakers
July 31, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association has announced two of the highlighted speakers for the National Restaurant Association's Public Affairs…
read nowCamille's opens first international location
July 31, 2007
TULSA , OKLA — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, opened its first Camille's Sidewalk Café location in San Juan …
read nowFresh City signs 40-unit development deal
July 30, 2007
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Fresh City has announced the signing of a franchise-development agreement with Capitol Fresh LLC for 40 restaurants in Virginia, Maryland and…
read nowR&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners
July 30, 2007
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. In the study, more than…
read nowRestaurant performance outlook rises in June
July 30, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a comprehensive index of restaurant activity, posted a moderate gain in…
read nowSpacenet, Fazoli's extend contract
July 30, 2007
MCLEAN, Va. — Spacenet Inc. has extended its enterprise network-services contract with Fazoli's Restaurants, operator of more than 300 restaurant locations…
read nowMr. Greek inks Tennessee development deal
July 30, 2007
ONTARIO, Canada — Mr. Greek has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop three restaurants to the Nashville area, the company announced. The new…
read nowAu Bon Pain puts focus on health, nutrition
July 29, 2007
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has announced the 100-percent elimination of trans fats from its menu items, and the launch of a new Web site that provides in-depth…
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