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CSPI mulls lawsuit against Starbucks
June 20, 2006
Fox News: The Center for Science in the Public Interest said it is planning to campaign against Starbucks because of the increased risk of obesity, heart…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill to begin online video campaign
June 20, 2006
ATLANTA, Ga. — ViTrue Inc., pioneer of the User-Created Advertising Platform, announced a partnership with Moe's Southwest Grill. Under the agreement…
read nowWingstop CEO named retail entrepreneur of the year
June 20, 2006
DALLAS – James A. Flynn, president and chief executive officer of Wingstop Restaurants Inc., was recognized by Ernst & Young as the top entrepreneur in…
read nowNRA applauds Senate rejection of big minimum wage hike
June 20, 2006
WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association praised the Senate for voting down an amendment to S. 2766, the Fiscal Year 2007 Defense Authorization…
read nowRubio's acquires four locations from Vegas franchisee
June 19, 2006
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill announced the purchase of four Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants in Las Vegas from its franchisee Fish…
read nowTaco Del Mar runs a free taco promotion
June 19, 2006
SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar restaurants throughout North America will kick off summer with a "Taco the Town" Beach Taco giveaway on June 21. According to a news…
read nowWestern Foodservice Expo set for Aug. 26-28
June 19, 2006
NORWALK, Conn. — The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is offering an early bird registration for the show, which will be held in Los Angeles Aug.
read nowPollo Campero creates new logo, prepares for expansion
June 18, 2006
GUATEMALA CITY — Pollo Campero announced the introduction of a new logo in the United States. "We hired Advance Design Center headquartered in Dallas to…
read nowPanera Bread creates Panera Kids menu
June 18, 2006
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — On June 21, Panera Bread will introduce Panera Kids, a children's menu featuring organic and all-natural offerings. According to a…
read nowKnowFat Lifestyle Grille sets ambitious goals
June 18, 2006
Boston Herald: KnowFat Lifestyle Grille has commitments for 60 new franchise locations to open over the next six years in markets including Des Moines, Iowa…
read nowCaribou Coffee now offered at Life Time Fitness Cafes
June 15, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — The Caribou Coffee Company Inc.'s branded coffee now is offered at 40 Life Time Fitness health and fitness centers in nine states. Life Time…
read nowGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig
June 15, 2006
WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop signs agreements in Michigan
June 14, 2006
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to expand the franchise to Michigan. According to a news…
read nowCorner Bakery hires Noodles executive to lead franchising
June 14, 2006
DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe, a fast-casual bakery cafe owned by CBC Restaurant Corp., has hired P.J. Evans to lead the chain's franchise development efforts.
read nowCamille's inks international agreements
June 14, 2006
TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has entered into a master franchise agreement to develop restaurants in Puerto Rico, South America, Caribbean Basin and…
read nowFuddruckers ad firm resigns
June 13, 2006
DALLAS — Kolar Advertising has resigned creative duties on the Fuddruckers account, the agency told Ad Week. Kolar, an independent full-service shop, had…
read nowMexican franchises show strong popularity growth
June 13, 2006
Franchising.com: Despite recent national debates about the Mexican-U.S. border situation, Mexican food franchises continue to grow. Eating at QSRs like Taco…
read nowEuropean fast casual moves to the U.S.
June 13, 2006
WASHINGTON — Vapiano is a German-based fast-casual concept and it is moving to the United States. Specializing in Italian food with a European flair, the…
read nowArby's tests fast-casual concept
June 13, 2006
Arby's is testing a fast-casual concept called Arby's Market Fresh. Two stores are open — Chicago and Roswell, Ga. — and another will open near Atlanta in…
read nowHow much hotter can Chipotle get?
June 12, 2006
Forbes: Banc of America Securities maintained a "neutral" rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill but raised estimates and the price target based on strong…
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