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Starbucks to open second African support center
December 2, 2007
Guardian Unlimited: Starbucks Corp. has said it will open a support center in 2008 for coffee farmers in Kigali, Rwanda, the second in Africa after Ethiopia. …
read nowPanera to buy back stock
December 2, 2007
St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co.'s board of directors authorized the company to repurchase up to $75 million in shares from a broker by the end…
read nowNew York Burger Co. to franchise
December 2, 2007
NEW YORK — New York Burger Co. has officially announced the launch of its franchise program. The burger company plans to open 200 locations across the…
read nowPyrogrill opens new prototype
November 29, 2007
WELLINGTON, Fla. — Jupiter, Fla.-based Pyrogrill has opened in Wellington, Fla., marking the second company-owned location, the company has announced. The…
read nowStarbucks to open Ethiopian support center
November 29, 2007
The Seattle Times: Starbucks plans to open a farmer-support center in Ethiopia in 2008. The announcement came Nov. 28, as Starbucks chairman Howard Schultz…
read nowMoe's former parent sued by franchisees
November 28, 2007
The Associated Press: More than 50 franchisees and their financial backers are suing Moe's Southwest Grill and its former parent company Raving Brands over…
read nowVapiano celebrates five-year anniversary
November 28, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano is celebrating its five-year anniversary and the growth of the chain from a single unit to more than 25 open locations across the…
read nowSandella's inks Calif. multiunit deal
November 28, 2007
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring five new restaurants to Southern California. Sandella's…
read nowHurricane Grill opens new Fla. location
November 28, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Dec. 1, 2007, Hurricane Grill and Wings will open its newest restaurant location in South Ortega, Fla. The location will feature…
read nowMad Greens opens 7th location
November 27, 2007
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Mad Greens Inspired Eats has opened its seventh location, which is in Greenwood Village, Colo., the company has announced. The…
read nowTechnomic report highlights Hispanic foodservice trends
November 27, 2007
CHICAGO — Technomic Information Services has launched its new Hispanic Foodservice Report, which canvases the Hispanic foodservice market and provides detailed…
read nowStarbucks intros customized gift cards
November 27, 2007
SEATTLE — Building off a milestone year in which customers loaded and redeemed $1 billion on Starbucks gift cards, Starbucks has created the My Customized…
read nowSmoothie King opens 500th location
November 27, 2007
NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King has announced the Atlanta opening of its 500th location. To celebrate, Smoothie King will give a free 20-ounce smoothie to any…
read nowSurvey: 75% of consumers likely to buy holiday gift cards
November 27, 2007
Denver Business Journal: Three out of four consumers said they were likely to buy gift cards this holiday season, according to a survey by First Data Corp.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla unveils customer rewards program
November 26, 2007
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Customers can sign up for the "Burrito Elito" loyalty program, a new computer-based rewards system introduced by California Tortilla. With…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop gets gift-card fever
November 26, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Sub Shop announced it has launched the Lenny's Gift Card Program. Guests can purchase gift cards in any amount from $5 to $500.
read nowFirehouse Subs promotes John Raulerson
November 25, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced the promotion of John L. Raulerson to director of technical services. Raulerson, who has been with the…
read nowChipotle continues naturally raised chicken, beef rollout
November 25, 2007
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill is serving naturally raised chicken in all of its 28 Arizona restaurants, and naturally raised chicken and beef in its seven…
read nowLa Salsa Fresh opens 100th location
November 20, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is celebrating the grand opening of its 15th San Diego location, also marking the chain's 100th store…
read nowSweet Peppers Deli heads to the Carolinas
November 20, 2007
COLUMBUS, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced its entrance into the North and South Carolina markets. Three counties recently were purchased by Tabitha…
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