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El Pollo Loco reports solid Q2
August 10, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco reported results for its 13-week second quarter ended June 28, 2006. System-wide same-store sales increased 4.1 percent…
read nowRestaurant Doctor to make house call at Mid-Atlantic Expo
August 9, 2006
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read nowLand O' Lakes introduces new specialty cheeses
August 9, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Land O Lakes is rolling out two specialty flavored cheese slices for easier portioning and menuing on popular entrees. Available in a 4-inch…
read nowBar-B-Cutie creates franchisee-store standards
August 9, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie, a fast-casual barbecue concept, said single-unit franchise sales have doubled in the past three months. To ensure franchisees…
read nowNew World Restaurant Group reports 3.6% comps increase
August 9, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group Inc. announced improved financial results for its second quarter ended July 4, 2006. Comps were up 3.6 percent…
read nowWingstop promotes Anthony Cooke to regional VP
August 8, 2006
DALLAS — Wingstop has promoted Anthony Cooke to regional vice president of operations. Cooke has been with the company since 2005 as a franchise field…
read nowShane's Rib Shack launches catering menu
August 8, 2006
ATLANTA, Ga. — Shane's Rib Shack launched a system-wide catering menu. To drive initial sales, Shane's is running a viral marketing campaign. The Raving…
read nowAu Bon Pain creates new concept for suburban customers
August 8, 2006
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain will open a new suburban prototype in Woburn, Mass., Aug. 10. The company seeks to serve an active customer base with diverse dining…
read nowOpinion: Free Wi-Fi draws office crowds
August 8, 2006
Technology Evangelist: Since discovering Panera's free Wi-Fi service, our company has eaten at Panera at least once a week; both at restaurants near our…
read nowFireHouse Subs to open shop in Arizona
August 7, 2006
Arizona Business Gazette: Firehouse Subs, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based chain, has announced plans to open its first Phoenix location. It currently has 23…
read nowMintel Report pegs fast casual as hot dining segment
August 7, 2006
CHICAGO — A recent Mintel report estimates that total sales at leading fast-casual chains in the United States doubled in the last five years. "An increased…
read nowStarbucks Coffee adding books to retail offerings
August 7, 2006
Seattle Times: Starbucks Coffee is extending its retail line to include a new book beginning in October. "For One More Day," is the latest novel from Mitch…
read nowQdoba helps Jack in the Box post firm Q3
August 7, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. reported positive results for its fiscal third quarter ended July 9, 2006. According to a news release, same-store sales at…
read nowFatz Café launches weekend menu LTOs
August 6, 2006
TAYLORS, S.C. — Thirty-two unit Fatz Cafe is rolling out a Prime Time Weekends menu that adds two new appetizers, three entrees and a dessert. According to a…
read nowBruegger's offers free cold coffee for a week
August 3, 2006
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's is offering free samples of its new raspberries and cream iced coffee. The Green Mountain Coffee Roasters drinks are available…
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea distributes to supermarkets in New England
August 3, 2006
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc., a fast-casual coffeehouse, announced the availability of its coffee within Shaw's Supermarkets/Star Market…
read nowRaving Brands looks to corner Indy market
August 3, 2006
Indianapolis Star: Senior executives of Raving Brands have been in Indianapolis this summer, meeting with prospective franchise buyers for some of the…
read nowPilgrim's Pride introduces new chicken pieces for pizzas and other menu items
August 2, 2006
ATLANTA — Pilgrim's Pride Foodservice introduced new Pierce Chicken Master Pieces, the foodservice industry's first line of fully cooked and seasoned, diced…
read nowWingstop opened 300th store
August 2, 2006
DALLAS — Wingstop celebrated its 300th opening with an event at the new Lancaster, Calif., restaurant. The company believes it will open 500 restaurants by…
read nowRubio's comps up 0.3% for Q2
August 2, 2006
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants reported soft comps and good revenues for the second quarter, which ended June 25, 2006. The company said revenues…
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