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Raving Brands acquires Flying Biscuit
May 17, 2006
ATLANTA — Raving Brands plans to acquire an interest in Atlanta icon Flying Biscuit, adding to its portfolio that includes Moe's Southwest Grill, Doc Green's…
read nowSuper Bowl committee shacks up with Cold Stone Creamery
May 16, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Super Bowl XLII Host Committee has a cool new place to call home. According to a news release, between now and the big game on…
read nowSmoothies interest potential franchisors
May 16, 2006
Franchising.com: Smoothie and juice franchises are healthy and hot. "Juice and smoothies, including juice and smoothie bars, frozen dessert stores, and the…
read nowRaving Brands signs new franchise agreements for Shane's Rib Shack
May 16, 2006
ATLANTA – Since announcing its acquisition of the tin-roofed, non-air-conditioned shack off Highway 155 in McDonough, Georgia, Shane's Rib Shack has moved…
read nowDo high gas prices help QSRs?
May 16, 2006
Sign On San Diego: Analysts said that $3-a-gallon fuel might be feeding profit margins for QSRs. "If anything, high gas prices are helping fast-food chains…
read nowRestaurant owner arrested for hiring illegal immigrants
May 15, 2006
Business & Legal Reports: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents arrested one of the owners of a Mexican restaurant in St. Joseph…
read nowConsumers rate Wendy's over McDonald's
May 15, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, consumers prefer Wendy's food over McDonald's and pizza over burgers. In addition…
read nowTV bird flu movie misleading, says Ag commissioner
May 14, 2006
The Weekly: After ABC aired its movie, "Fatal Contact," about the avian bird flu, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said the fictional TV show may…
read nowIt's A Grind hires new PR firm
May 14, 2006
IRVINE, Calif. – IAG Coffee Franchise LLC has selected Morgan Marketing & Public Relations LLC to implement a campaign reinforcing It's A Grind's coffee…
read nowNRA Show sold out of exhibit space
May 14, 2006
CHICAGO — For the first time in 20 years, the National Restaurant Association's Hotel Motel Show has sold out of exhibiting space. The show, held May 20-23 at…
read nowPublic Sector Use of Internet Surveys and Panels
May 14, 2006
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read nowSenate failure to further small business health care reform disappoints NRA
May 11, 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Restaurant Association expressed disappointment following the Senate's May 11 failure to further legislation that would make…
read nowPanera shows off Crispani 'pizza' to analysts
May 11, 2006
Forbes.com: During its first-ever investment analyst meeting, Panera Bread Co. showcased its new Crispani, a pizza product it hopes will help improve it's…
read nowTaste potential menu items at the NRA Show
May 11, 2006
This is the sixth story in an eight-part series about the NRA Show Looking to sign a deal with a new food and beverage vendor? Well, you might be able to…
read nowWolfgang Puck Gourmet Express debuts in Boston
May 10, 2006
BETHESDA, Md. —World-renown chef and restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck, opened his first Boston location at the Logan International Airport. The chef partnered with…
read nowCity Wok signs new deals in California
May 10, 2006
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — City Wok, the Southern California based Chinese restaurant, recently signed four separate franchising deals, for a total of 18 new…
read nowNolan Bushnell's uWink breaks ground
May 10, 2006
LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc., a publicly held digital entertainment company, announced that construction has begun on its entertainment restaurant. Scheduled to…
read nowNew World Restaurants net $12.1MM loss
May 10, 2006
GOLDON, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group, parent of Einstein Bagel stores, reported a net loss of $12.1 million. The company reported revenue of $97.…
read nowIt's A Grind rolls out iced-blended coffee
May 9, 2006
LONG BEACH, Calif. – As the weather heats up around the country, It's A Grind is offering Coconut Crunch, an iced-blended coffee drink. According to a news…
read nowChipotle triples profit for Q1
May 8, 2006
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported a substantially profitable first quarter. Net income for the quarter was $8 million up from $2.6 million in…
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