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January 25, 2006
It wasn't long ago that you had to look up the definition of "fast casual" to understand the meaning of this unique restaurant concept that is a hybrid of the…
read nowCheckers/Rally's Team awarded $10,000
January 25, 2006
During the 2005 season, Checkers/Rally's awarded $10,000 to the NEXTEL Cup team that finished with the best pit road performance each week, and awarded…
read nowThe wrap on desserts Getting sweet on the flour tortilla
January 25, 2006
The low-carb craze has mellowed in recent months, and consumers are enjoying sandwiches wrapped in tortillas more than ever. In fact, tortillas make up 3…
read nowSoupMan and Mets manager feed homeless
January 25, 2006
NEW YORK — Soup Kitchen International, Inc., the company that operates and franchises The Original SoupMan, announced they have added New York baseball…
read nowPutting the Pop! in POP <point=12>One more opportunity to upsell</p>
January 25, 2006
Walking into a new restaurant can be intimidating — especially for first-time customers who aren't familiar with the menu. Restaurants spend a great deal of…
read nowBrewing a better bean
January 25, 2006
Ten years ago, Don Reynolds wanted a good cup of coffee and couldn't find one. His small coastal community of Wilmington, N.C., didn't offer a gourmet coffee…
read nowBennigan's introduces express concept in Mexico
January 24, 2006
PLANO, Texas — Bennigan's Grill and Tavern has opened its first Bennigan's Express restaurant in the Diversia Fun Center in Monterrey, Mexico. The express…
read nowBob Evans Farms announces closing of eight remaining Owens restaurants
January 24, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bob Evans Farms announced that it has closed its eight remaining Owens Restaurants in Texas and signed a definitive agreement for an…
read nowMcAlister's Deli opens 200th restaurant
January 24, 2006
Daily Journal Starkville Bureau: McAlister's Deli opened its 200th restaurant on Jan 23. Matthew Bedwell, owner of the McAlister's franchise, said he's ready…
read nowUna Mas Mexican Grill reinvigorates brand
January 24, 2006
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Una Mas Mexican Grill, the California-based, 22-unit fast-casual restaurant chain announced the introduction of a reinvigorated menu and…
read nowMad-cow case confirmed in Alberta
January 23, 2006
Calgary Sun: The latest case of mad-cow disease has been confirmed in a 6-year-old cow born and raised in Alberta, Canada, the country's food inspection…
read nowCamille's sales up 9 percent
January 23, 2006
TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café, the Tulsa-based franchisor of fast-casual coastal influenced cafés, reported a 9-percent same-store sales increase. …
read nowDoc Green's makes 'fast casual' scene
January 22, 2006
Doc Green's concept is summarized in its slogan "healthy as you wanna be" and can be described as a don't-do-it-yourself version of the salad bar. The workers…
read nowShare price increases for Chipotle
January 22, 2006
NEW YORK — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. increased the estimated price range of its upcoming initial public offering to $18 to $20 a share, from $15.50 to…
read nowPanda Express hosts Chinese New Year events for students
January 19, 2006
ROSEMEAD, Calif. — As people around the globe prepare for Chinese New Year festivities, Panda Express welcomes in the Year of the Dog by offering educational…
read nowRubio's announces new franchise agreement
January 19, 2006
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants announced the signing of a new franchise agreement and its 2006 development plans. Rubio's and Food Courts of Nevada…
read nowJapan halts U.S. beef shipments
January 19, 2006
NEW YORK — Cattle futures fell Friday after Japan said it will halt U.S. beef imports until the U.S. government clarifies how material considered at risk for…
read nowNew World Restaurant appoints new COO
January 18, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group Inc. appointed Daniel Dominguez as chief operating officer. Dominguez previously served as senior vice president…
read nowThe Gas Company offers rebates
January 18, 2006
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) announced new rebates for energy-efficient ovens, griddles, fryers and other commercial…
read nowCredit card thieves beware
January 18, 2006
DURANGO, Colo. — "Credit card data thieves are so clever and persistent, all the rules about card data handling and storage are changing," said Matthew…
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