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Organic food sales up 17%
August 27, 2006
OTA: The Organic Trade Association reported the results from its annual survey. According to the report, the U.S. organic industry grew 17 percent overall to…
read nowQuiznos exec fired following Internet sex scandal
August 27, 2006
The Denver Channel: A Denver-area Quiznos executive has been fired from his position at the sandwich chain following his arrest for allegedly arranging to…
read nowPassport Restaurants seeking $10M for fast-casual development
August 24, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla. — Passport Restaurants Inc., a restaurant holding company, announced that it has retained a New York investment banking firm to assist the…
read nowMcDonald's president resigns
August 23, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Mike Roberts, McDonald's president and chief operating officer, has resigned. The company's chief executive Jeff Skinner said Ralph…
read nowStrange News: Hitler-themed restaurant receives few objections
August 23, 2006
Associated Press: When a restaurant called Hitler's Cross opened four days ago in a Bombay suburb, the city's small Jewish community was outraged, but there…
read nowNorthern Kentucky Health inspections go online
August 23, 2006
Community Press: The Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department restaurant inspection scores online at www.nkyhealth.org. The information shows…
read nowWendy's adds Frescata Italiana to Deli Sandwich line
August 23, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio — On the heels of the successful nationwide introduction of Frescata, Wendy's is adding a new Italian-style option to its menu. It is the first…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings inks seven area development agreements
August 23, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings, named one of the top-10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the United States by Technomic, signed seven area development…
read nowIntura Solutions inks agreement with Merchant Services Network
August 22, 2006
ARLINGTON, Texas — POS and management software supplier Intura Solutions LP announced the signing of a co-marketing agreement with Merchant Services Network…
read nowDonatos Pizza opens new concept store in Indianapolis
August 22, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Donatos Pizza opened its newest Indianapolis location Aug. 22, a store design representing a completely new look for the company. According…
read nowQdoba Mexican Grill partners with Mo. Humane Society
August 22, 2006
DENVER — During September Qdoba will raise money for the Humane Society of Missouri, which helps more than 90,000 abused and neglected animals annually…
read nowRestaurateurs help Hurricane Katrina victims
August 22, 2006
WASHINGTON — On Aug. 29, the National Restaurant Association, the Food Network and American Express will hold "Share Our Strength's Restaurants for Relief 2,…
read nowMajor franchise group signs Panera agreement in Arizona
August 21, 2006
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Panera Bread announced a new agreement with Dennis and Shane Hitzeman and Tom McDonald to develop bakery cafés in the south Phoenix…
read nowRubio's hires former Pepsi exec as CEO
August 21, 2006
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill announced the appointment of Daniel E. Pittard to the positions of president and chief executive officer. …
read nowCousins Subs rolls out national gift-card program
August 21, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore. — Chockstone Inc. announced that Cousins Subs will implement Chockstone's gift card and stored-value technology in all of its 160 locations. …
read nowStarbucks to sell books
August 20, 2006
Chicago Tribune: In May, Hyperion announced at the annual Book Expo America convention in Washington that it would add a new novel by Mitch Albom to its list.
read nowCafé Express introduces two salads
August 20, 2006
HOUSTON —Café Express has rolled out two new salads: the Crispy Chicken Chop House Salad and the Grilled Chicken Chop House Salad. Each salad is comprised…
read nowCKE Restaurants hires new executives
August 20, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants announced the hiring of two executives. The company said E. Michael Murphy has been appointed to the role of general…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs introduces Chipotle Sub
August 20, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs, a fast-casual sandwich chain, has introduced the Chipotle Sub. Made to order, the sandwich combines grilled chicken…
read nowTijuana Flats expands in Pittsburgh
August 20, 2006
Pittsburgh Business Journal: Franchisee Tom Flanagan will open five Tijuana Flats locations throughout the Pittsburgh metro area and one in Butler County.
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