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NRA Show exhibitors donate 42K meals to fight hunger
May 23, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 5-8 at Chicago's McCormick…
read nowStarbucks locations close to fix maintenance issues
May 22, 2012
Coffee fans were disappointed this morning as they tried to get their daily dose of Starbucks. A "small percentage" of Starbucks locations across the U.S. were…
read nowFuddruckers launches 16th Houston location
May 22, 2012
Fuddruckers has reached a new milestone in Houston with the debut of its 16th restaurant, marking 54 stores around the state of Texas.
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Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year
May 22, 2012
Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…
read nowRestaurant franchise lending shows stabilization
May 22, 2012
Although franchise lending has been fairly static from March 2011 to March 2012 and franchisee credit access remains below its long-term average, lending to…
read nowGoodDrinks introduces HFCS-free coffee sauce, mix line
May 22, 2012
GoodDrinks, a new specialty drinks producer, has introduced a complete line of sauces, mixes and concentrates that is completely free of high-fructose corn…
read nowMenchie's celebrates growth milestone
May 21, 2012
With more than 185 stores worldwide and an additional 400 stores under development, Menchie's is securing its international presence as a growing frozen yogurt…
read nowChipotle shares drop after SEC joins hiring investigation
May 21, 2012
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill dropped nearly 2 percent May 21 after the reported news of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission joining an…
read nowTossed expands in Boston's financial district
May 21, 2012
The Tossed salad chain is opening its second Boston location, this time in the city's Financial District.
read nowJason's Deli franchisees celebrate 10 years in Southwest Florida
May 20, 2012
Jason’s Deli is celebrating 10 years in Southwest Florida by donating a percentage of sales to 10 local charities.The Power of Ten promotion will focus…
read nowCosi net loss decreases, comps on the rise
May 20, 2012
Così, Inc. has reported a 47 percent decrease in its net loss for the first quarter ended April 2. Net loss was reduced to $1.12 million as compared to a net…
read nowRed Robin sets stage for fast casual concept expansion
May 17, 2012
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers plans to open additional fast casual restaurants in 2012, according to the company's first quarter earnings report released May 16.
read nowQdoba improves operating margins
May 17, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. reported a profit of $21.6 million for the second quarter ended April 15, compared to $6.8 million for Q2 2011.
read nowStarbucks makes executive changes
May 16, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced several leadership changes to accelerate its innovation and growth. The company announced the following leadership moves…
read nowDaphne's California Greek launches music program
May 16, 2012
After a successful soft launch beginning in late 2011, Daphne’s California Greek has officially unveiled a multi-platform, new music initiative to discover and…
read nowStudy: American dining out habits changing
May 16, 2012
A recent study by Harris Interactive measured how much Americans are dining out to gauge whether or not economic recovery is occurring.
read nowCenterbridge Partners commences tender offer outstanding shares of P.F. Chang's
May 15, 2012
In connection with a previously announced merger agreement entered into to acquire P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., Wok Parent LLC, Wok Holdings Inc. and Wok…
read nowTogo's adds real estate manager to exec team
May 15, 2012
Togo's Inc. has announced that it has hired Zina Hyman as real estate manager for the company. Hyman most recently served as director of Leasing for Dasher…
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