May 8, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels is celebrating Mother's Day by joining forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help raise funds for…
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DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced that it intends to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed…
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Getting honest answers from your consumers is crucial. Focus groups can make it happen but you must know when to use them.
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What makes companies thrive in todays massive, ever-changing business world? Will yours be one of those left standing?
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Chicago Business: McDonald's Corp. happy meals will soon see fewer tie-ins with long-time promotional partner Walt Disney Co. The decade-long partnership that…
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Chockstone Inc. announced that Manhattan-based Soup Kitchen International Inc., the parent company of The Original SoupMan, has chosen…
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WALTHAM, Mass. — The average Mother's Day customer will spend more than $50 this year, an e-marketing company said. According to Constant Contact, a good…
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ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread plans to enter Canada with its first international locations and launch a product targeting evening customers. The company told…
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ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co.'s reported an increase of 2.8 percent for system-wide same-store sales for the four weeks ended April 25. Same-store sales at…
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Editor's note: This is the fifth story in an eight-part series about the NRA Show. Are you considering deploying self-service machines in the near future?
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Two-time Olympic gold medalist and women's fitness advocate Mia Hamm is spearheading a new initiative to encourage families across…
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Editor's note: This is the fourth story in an eight-part series previewing the 2006 NRA Show. At this year's National Restaurant Association Hotel, Motel…
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CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants posted modest first-quarter earnings for the 12-week period ended March 26. Comparable-store sales increased 0.…
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SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. reported its second-quarter profit rose 27 percent. According to a news release, there was a brisk customer demand for its coffee…
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Praise or Complaint? Do you know what your customers think?
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Associated Press: The management of a restaurant has apologized after a diner found a piece of a human finger on his hamburger soon after a worker…
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ChristianPost.com: As U.S. citizens protest the current immigration policy, foodservice companies are taking a hit. Immigration rallies shut down 29 branches…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to increase its presence in Georgia and expand the franchise…
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Reuters: Coffee futures may spike next year because of a looming shortage of green coffee beans caused by growing consumer demand coupled with an off year in…
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ATLANTA — Panda Restaurant Group selected a point-of-sale (POS) solution from NCR Corporation at its Panda Express and Hibachi San restaurants throughout the…
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