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Firehouse reaches $3.1 million in life-saving donations
October 3, 2011
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently announced 48 approved grant requests, valued at more than $550,000 to assist fire departments, police…
read nowSushi Freak joins BBI's portfolio
October 3, 2011
San Diego-based Sushi Freak is now the first and only fast casual sushi brand to join Beautiful Brands International's (BBI) portfolio of restaurants.
read nowCorner Bakery makes aggressive claim in Texas
October 3, 2011
Dallas-based Corner Bakery Cafe today announced its most recent franchise deal to bring seven locations to the South Texas region in less than five years. This…
read nowQuestar VP to speak at Fast Casual Exec Summit
October 3, 2011
Attendees of the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit in Chicago will learn the importance of linking guest feedback scores to financial success and integrating…
read nowGround Round CEO named NRA 2012 Convention Chair
October 3, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has selected Jack Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative LLC (IOC), to serve as its…
read nowStarbucks donations to help with job growth
October 3, 2011
That $3 cup of coffee at Starbucks may get a little pricier; at least that's what the Seattle-based coffee chain is hoping. Starting Nov. 1, Starbucks will…
read nowFive Guys to deploy Coca-Cola Freestyle in every location
October 2, 2011
Five Guys is installing two Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all company-owned restaurant locations across the country.
read nowTimothy's World Coffee wakes up Boston
October 2, 2011
Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first neighborhood location in the U.S., the first of a number of planned retail outlets across the country.
read nowUno Dué Go to open flagship location
October 2, 2011
Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. is opening its flagship location of Uno Dué Go, a 3-year-old fast casual café concept, at 52 Summer St. in Boston in mid-October.
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Pollo Campero debuts new design in US
September 29, 2011
The world's largest Latin chicken restaurant chain, Pollo Campero, will open three Houston locations featuring its new design and menu by the end of the year.
read nowNoodles & Co. expands Utah presence
September 29, 2011
Noodles & Company is opening its first restaurant in Riverdale, Utah on Oct. 6. Although the menu will feature the chains' signature menu, the new…
read nowWill Jazzman's drive sales with drive-thru?
September 29, 2011
The newest Jazzman's Café & Bakery will open with the restaurant chain's first drive-thru Oct. 1 at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La., outside…
read nowFatz gives the skinny on kids program
September 29, 2011
As part of its ongoing re-branding efforts, FATZ has updated its Kids Program that includes a back-to-school activity book, games for children under 12, a…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index drops again
September 29, 2011
Less than one out of five restaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve in the next six months, according to the National Restaurant Association.
read nowTrue Food Kitchen intros fall menu
September 29, 2011
True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach, Calif., will add 12 seasonal dishes to its menu Oct. 4.
read nowUFood launches online nutrition calculator
September 28, 2011
UFood Restaurant Group Inc., a franchisor of fast casual food service restaurants, announced that the company has partnered with Nutritionix, a nutrition…
read nowFormer Burger King CEO lobbies for Cosi control
September 28, 2011
Blum Growth Fund, LLC is leading an effort to improve company performance and increase shareholder value at Cosi, according to Brad Blum, founder and CEO for…
read nowNewk's coming to Central Virginia
September 28, 2011
Newk's Express Café will open five restaurants in Virginia, including one in Lynchburg, with the first expected to open in October 2012.
read nowSaladworks to reward repeat customers
September 28, 2011
Saladworks is launching a Fresh Fan Club, giving customers the chance to earn points toward free food for every item purchased starting Oct. 3. They will…
read nowDon Shula launches fast casual concept
September 27, 2011
The winningest coach in National Football League history and restaurateur Don Shula is kicking off his newest concept, Shula Burger, in Islamorada, Fla., by…
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