Summit collaborative to focus on HR tactics

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 23, 2007

Hosted by HR expert Rudy Miick, the session will focus on the fast-casual HR environment.

City Wok expands to N.C.

August 22, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — City Wok, a southern California-based fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain, announced that it has signed a multi-unit franchise…

Organic to Go receives Organic Excellence award

August 22, 2007

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — Organic To Go announced it was recently presented with the Organic Excellence award during the Nutrition Business Journal's 200…

Hormel Foods acquires Burke Corp.

August 22, 2007

AUSTIN, Minn. — Hormel Foods Corp. has announced it has purchased privately held Burke Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of pizza toppings and other fully…

Sandella's tackles Virginia

August 21, 2007

REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring 10 locations to Virginia. The first store is slated to open in early…

NRA seeks Kitchen Innovations nominations

August 21, 2007

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that it is accepting applications for the 2008 Kitchen Innovations Awards.   The Kitchen…

Camille's Sidewalk Café releases in-store CD

August 21, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced plans to sell its own music CD featuring the Camille's brand and well-known Tulsa musician, Grady…

Quiznos suit alleges 'Ponzi scheme' actions

August 20, 2007

Blue MauMau: Justin M. Klein, lead attorney for the U.S. class-action suit against the Quiznos sandwich chain, has stated in the complaint that…

Bar-B-Cutie launches national ad campaign

August 20, 2007

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie company officials have announced the launch of a national and regional television campaign to increase brand development. …

Pat & Oscar's, San Diego Chargers partner

August 20, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's restaurant chain has partnered with the San Diego Chargers to bring the restaurant's menu offerings to fans during home games…

New restaurant marketing, PR agency opens

August 20, 2007

CHICAGO — Bon Appetit Marketing, a new marketing and public relations agency, has formed to provide marketing and public relations services to businesses in…

Einstein Bros. Bagels opens at East Carolina University

August 19, 2007

GREENVILLE, N.C. — Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new location on the campus of East Carolina University, the company has announced.   The restaurant…

Exhibitors find success at Mid-Atlantic Expo

August 19, 2007

Caribou launches franchise program

August 19, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee has initiated its domestic-franchising program in the United States with the signing of a domestic-development agreement for…

Starbucks to enter Russia

August 19, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Starbucks will open its first location in Russia next month after a decade of delays that included losing its trademark rights in…

Franchise Concepts completes Rising Roll takeover

August 16, 2007

ATLANTA — Franchising Concepts has announced its acquisition of the remaining ownership of Rising Roll Gourmet from Rising Brands LLC.   Rising Roll…

Starbucks to sell chocolate in retail outlets

August 16, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Starbucks Corp. will start to sell packages of premium "drinking chocolate" nuggets in U.S. grocery stores and other retail…

McAlister's Deli and NFL's Deuce McAllister partner for brand boost

August 16, 2007

RIDGELAND, Miss. — NFL New Orleans Saints player Deuce McAllister has entered into a personal-service agreement with McAlister's Deli, the company has…

A capstone of collaboration

August 16, 2007

The 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit aims for atmosphere of sharing.

Red Robin appoints Pattye Moore to board of directors

August 15, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE , Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the appointment of Pattye L. Moore to the company's board of directors effective…