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Starbucks, Apple sign iTunes deal
September 5, 2007
Forbes: Starbucks Corp. and Apple Inc. have announced a deal that will soon let Starbuck's customers buy and download music through a new wireless iTunes…
read nowGlobal Tier, Echelon Network partner
September 5, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Matthew Jennings, president of Minneapolis-based Global Tier, a data tracking and reporting services provider for foodservice customers, has…
read nowBack-to-school e-mail promotions make the grade
September 5, 2007
Restaurants seeking to drive school-year sales rely on e-mail to appeal to busy parents.
read nowCorner Bakery, Jersey Foods sign development agreement
September 4, 2007
DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced that it has signed a development agreement with New Jersey Corner Foods LLC for 11 locations over the next five…
read nowChipotle co-sponsors Slipstream Cycling Team
September 4, 2007
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed on as co-title sponsor of the Slipstream Cycling Team, to be known as the Slipstream/Chipotle Professional Cycling…
read nowOrderCorner expands food management service
September 4, 2007
HOUSTON — OrderCorner, provider of online food-management services to the business community, announced the expansion of its food ordering and delivery…
read nowPlanet Smoothie, SoBe partner on new beverage launch
September 4, 2007
ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with South Beach Beverage Company Inc., a subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc., to develop a line of energy…
read nowPanera reports 3% comps jump
September 4, 2007
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company on Sept. 5 reported systemwide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 3.1 percent for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, 2007. …
read nowIBM, NCR comment on kiosk growth in fast food, fast casual
September 3, 2007
San Jose Mercury News: As kiosks become more user-friendly and capable of handling more complicated tasks, health-care providers, fast-food chains and other…
read nowWebby awards seek nominations for best restaurant Web sites
September 3, 2007
NEW YORK — From Sept. 18 to Dec. 14, 2007, the 12th Annual Webby Awards will accept entries for the Best Restaurant Web site of the year. Last year, KFC's…
read nowNew report highlights worldwide QSRs
September 3, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the 2007 Worldwide Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report to its offering. The Fast…
read nowChristopher Smith joins Mission Burritos as SVP
September 3, 2007
HOUSTON — Mexican Restaurants Inc. has announced the appointment of Christopher Smith as senior vice president for Mission Burritos. Smith formerly served…
read nowQuiznos legal counsel gives exclusive interview
September 3, 2007
BlueMauMau: Quiznos legal counsel, Richard Emmett, has given an exclusive interview to franchisee Web site BlueMauMau. In the article, Emmett discusses how…
read nowQdoba intros shredded pork, ancho chile barbecue sauce
September 3, 2007
DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the nationwide addition of seasoned shredded pork to its menu. Additionally, Qdoba has created an Ancho Chile…
read nowMid-Atlantic expo to offer expert advice
September 3, 2007
The voice of experience will speak loudly at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo. At the two-day show, Sept. 19 and 20 at the Baltimore…
read nowStarbucks to open in Russia
September 3, 2007
The Seattle Times: Starbucks plans to open its first coffee shop in Russia Sept. 6, 2007, in a mall north of Moscow. Along with its traditional…
read nowMenu labeling bill OK'd by Calif. appropriations committee
August 30, 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Assembly Appropriations Committee has passed SB 120 (Padilla), legislation that requires fast-food and chain…
read nowStarbucks to open in A&Ps
August 30, 2007
Forbes: The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. said it has signed an agreement to operate Starbucks coffee shops in some of its A&P grocery stores in…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index dropped in July
August 30, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened somewhat in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowSummit to tackle marketing, branding challenges
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
August 30, 2007
According to Fast Casual's 2007 Benchmark Study, 76 percent of respondents said they market to local businesses. While marketing at the local level is a…
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