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Cosi announces planned rights offering
April 12, 2012
Cosi, Inc. has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rights offering to its existing…
read nowChipotle, Creative Artists Agency win 2012 GRANDY Award
April 12, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill and CAA Marketing, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have been awarded the 2012 GRANDY Award for the animated short film…
read nowCamille's Sidewalk Cafe rolls out Spring menu
April 12, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has announced the system-wide rollout of a new Spring menu at its Camille's Sidewalk Cafe concept, after experiencing a strong…
read nowWingstop spreads in Philadelphia
April 11, 2012
Wingstop has announced that the company has signed a development agreement that will result in eight new restaurants in the Philadelphia area.
read nowStarbucks to announce Q2 Fiscal Year 2012 results
April 11, 2012
Starbucks Corporation plans to release its second quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results after the market close April 26, 2012, with a conference call…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs launches baseball season text giveaway
April 11, 2012
Charley’s Grilled Subs is kicking off the 2012 baseball season with its own version of America’s pastime: a six-week text message campaign that awards…
read nowNRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists
April 11, 2012
An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…
read nowPanera Bread appoints interim CFO
April 10, 2012
Panera Bread Company has announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas Patrick Kelly as interim chief financial officer, effective April 9, 2012.
read nowFazoli's launches new service and hospitality program
April 10, 2012
Riding a nearly two-year sales growth streak, Fazoli's has launched a new service and hospitality program that is the focal point of a new TV commercial…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe to enter Kansas City
April 10, 2012
Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement that will bring the restaurant brand to Kansas City, Mo. Cafe Foods, Inc. will open five Corner Bakery Cafe…
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Report: Starbucks up to 42 million m-payment transactions
April 10, 2012
Starbucks has reached 42 million payments processed using its mobile payment app, Venture Beat reported yesterday. That impressive factoid is courtesy of Adam…
read nowPhil Friedman becomes chairman of Brandstand Group board
April 9, 2012
Brandstand Group has announced that Philip Friedman, former CEO and president of McAlister’s Deli and current CEO of Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, has been named…
read nowSeattle's Best to deliver Great American Coffee Refund
April 9, 2012
During the final push to Tax Day, Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is offering free coffee as part of its Great American Coffee Refund.
read nowHealthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals
April 9, 2012
As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…
read nowRestaurants add 560,000 jobs, NRA partners with CareerBuilder
April 9, 2012
The National Restaurant Association reports that restaurants have added more than 560,000 jobs since the beginning of the employment recovery, with more than…
read nowNewk's Express Cafe opens 50th location
April 9, 2012
Newk’s Express Café will open its 50th restaurant April 16 in Jacksonville, Fla. The restaurant is the company’s first in Jacksonville and third in Florida.
read nowUFood Restaurant Group opens first Salt Lake City airport location
April 8, 2012
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has opened the first of two UFood Grill units at Salt Lake City International Airport, as part of the…
read nowBaja Fresh appoints new CEO
April 8, 2012
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, operated by fast casual franchisor Fresh Enterprises LLC, which also operates La Salsa Mexican Grill and Canyons Burger, has…
read nowFazoli's opens first travel unit
April 8, 2012
Fazoli's has opened its first unit in a travel plaza, marking an additional direction for the Italian restaurant chain.
read nowCherryBerry heads to South Dakota
April 8, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has recently signed a deal for CherryBerry to expand CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar into South Dakota. Franchisees Terry…
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