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Sharp expands POS systems for restaurants
August 16, 2006
MAHWAH, N.J. — Sharp is expanding its lineup of point-of-sale (POS) systems for restaurant, hospitality and retail companies. Operating on the Microsoft…
read nowFast-casual zpizza broadens Texas expansion plans
August 15, 2006
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — zpizza, a fast-casual gourmet pizza chain, announced it signed deals to expand to the Texas cities of San Antonio and Sugar Land. In July it…
read nowLoop Pizza Grill launches Mediterranean Pizza LTO
August 15, 2006
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —The Loop Pizza Grill, a 28-unit fast-casual pizza and burger restaurant chain, said it will launch a Mediterranean Pizza limited-time…
read nowAd agency wins estimated $5M Panera account
August 15, 2006
St. Louis Business Journal: Advertising agency Mullen won the estimated $5 million creative and media account for the Panera Bread Co., Mullen confirmed…
read nowPepsi hires new CEO
August 14, 2006
NEW YORK — PepsiCo Inc. Monday named Chief Financial Officer Indra K. Nooyi, 50, to replace Steven Reinemund as chief executive officer of the world's…
read nowNoah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend
August 14, 2006
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.
read nowVeriFone acquires Trintech's payment systems business
August 14, 2006
SAN JOSE, Calif. — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced in a press release that it has agreed to acquire the payment systems business of Trintech Group PLC in an…
read nowCaptain D's unveils new menu, look, logo
August 14, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Captain D's Seafood on Aug. 14 will launch a new logo, new restaurant design and an expanded contemporary menu ranging from grilled seafood…
read nowNevada minimum wage proposal pits unions against restaurant group
August 14, 2006
Associated Press: A proposal on the November ballot to increase Nevada's minimum wage by $1 an hour has pitted union groups against the Nevada Restaurant…
read nowSubway franchisee reduces supply chain costs
August 14, 2006
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Instill Corporation, a provider of on-demand supply chain solutions and services for the foodservice industry, has announced that…
read nowCasual-dining restaurants at lowest point
August 14, 2006
AdAge: Sharp declines in same-store sales among some of the biggest players in the $331 billion restaurant industry have analysts and marketers worrying…
read nowLaNova Wings intros new line of cleaning products
August 13, 2006
BUFFALO, N.Y. — La Nova Wings, known for its fully cooked, heat-and-eat wings, announced the introduction of a new line of cleaning products specifically…
read nowNew Technomic report studies rising pizza market
August 13, 2006
CHICAGO — Technomic Information Services is set to deliver its 2006 Pizza Category Report, highlighting trends within the pizza category and offering…
read nowOpinion: Fuddruckers or Five Guys?
August 10, 2006
The State: A columnist debates his dilemma when deciding on a burger joint. For his money, it's between Fuddruckers and Five Guys Burgers. He writes: "My…
read nowChipotle displaces Baja Fresh in Pittsburgh market
August 10, 2006
Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh's ongoing burrito binge is officially about to get an extra helping. Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill has made…
read nowEl 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
The largest foodservice show on the East Coast offers outstanding free educational opportunities
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…
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