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Focus Brands, Roark Capital complete Moe's purchase
August 29, 2007
ATLANTA — Focus Brands, an Atlanta-based franchisor and affiliate of Roark Capital, has announced the completion of the previously announced purchase of Moe's…
read nowFranktitude sells first franchise location
August 29, 2007
MIAMI — Gourmet hot dog chain Franktitude has announced the sale of its first franchise location near Miami. The company's goal is to sign 24 more franchise…
read nowPort City Java signs Dubai development deal
August 29, 2007
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Port City Java has announced it has signed a development agreement with the Dubai-based Almahmoud Group to develop the Port City Java brand…
read nowMarketing at the local level
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
August 29, 2007
Community involvement now could mean more sales later.
read nowBaker Bros signs five-unit Texas deal
August 28, 2007
DALLAS — Baker Bros American Deli announced it has signed a second area-development agreement to open five more franchise units in western Texas. The two…
read nowStarbucks to launch 'Coffee is Culinary' campaign
August 28, 2007
SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced it is collaborating with chef Marcus Samuelsson for its new campaign, "Coffee is Culinary." Through a collaboration…
read nowAtlanta Bread intros panini, salad, pasta, soup
August 28, 2007
SMYRNA, Ga. — Atlanta Bread Co. has announced its launch of several new Latin American-inspired menu additions. The offerings are the Cubano Panini, Salsa…
read nowBruegger's receives 2007 NRAEF Spirit award
August 28, 2007
CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), along with Nation's Restaurant News (NRN), have announced the winners of the…
read nowStarbucks to carry 'SNL' DVD
August 27, 2007
USA Today: Saturday Night Live's "The Best of 06/07" DVD will be available for sale only at Starbucks. Starbucks draws 40 million customers each week into…
read nowJohnnie's Dog House to offer franchise opportunities
August 27, 2007
PHILADELPHIA — Todd S. Chusid, founder and CEO of Johnnie's Dog House, has announced plans to franchise the eatery in an effort to become a nationally…
read nowMid-Atlantic, IFA partner for franchise seminar
August 27, 2007
BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo has announced a partnership agreement with the International Franchise Association to bring…
read nowFast Casual releases hiring and retention report
August 27, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The editors of Fast Casual magazine, PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRWeb.com have released the special report "Hiring and Retention: How to…
read nowChipotle, Farm Aid partner
August 26, 2007
DENVER — On Aug. 29, 2007, Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate proceeds from sales of its items made with naturally raised pork, beef and chicken to Farm Aid, a…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla sales increase
August 26, 2007
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Chain-wide sales for California Tortilla rose nearly 25 percent Aug. 22, 2007, the same day the restaurant chain expected to sell its five…
read nowMid-Atlantic Expo to offer attendee events, programs
August 26, 2007
Exhibitors are the show at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo, but several side acts will compete for the attention of between 8,000 and…
read nowMarble Slab unveils new flavor line-up
August 23, 2007
ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery has announced two new ice cream flavors — Black Cherry and White Chocolate. The new Black Cherry flavor combines Black Cherry…
read nowRoger Laverty becomes Farmer Bros. CEO
August 23, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif. — Roger "Rocky" Laverty has been elected to the Farmer Bros. board of directors and will become the company's CEO effective December 2007…
read nowTracking trends
August 23, 2007
POS systems give operators the ability to measure success from the home office.
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