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Former Burger King CEO signs on with UK-based LEON
February 12, 2012
Brad Blum, the former CEO of Burger King and Olive Garden Italian Restaurants, has joined the board of LEON, a London-based restaurant concept, as an investor…
read nowNRA's Kids LiveWell healthy eating initiative triples membership
February 9, 2012
The number of restaurant companies participating in the National Restaurant Association/Healthy Dining’s Kids LiveWell program has tripled since its launch in…
read nowPanda Express to launch Peppercorn Shrimp LTO
February 9, 2012
Panda Express is debuting its new Peppercorn Shrimp limited-time offer, its boldest and creation to date. Peppercorn Shrimp will be available Feb. 15 through…
read nowCosi signs on industry veteran as consultant
February 9, 2012
Cosi Inc. has entered into an agreement with Brad Blum, owner of BLUM Growth Fund, to provide consulting services related to branding, product development…
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Top 100: Pizza Fusion No. 18
February 9, 2012
18. Pizza Fusion, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / No. of units: 20. With its motto “Saving the Earth, One Pizza at a Time,” Pizza Fusion joined forces with EarthEra…
read nowNRA announces Kitchen Innovation award winners
February 9, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has named the recipients of its 2012 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes cutting-edge kitchen equipment in the…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill forms growth partnership with Gemini Investors
February 8, 2012
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced a partnership with Wellesley, Mass.-based private equity firm Gemini Investors to grow the chain.
read nowBeautiful Brands adds create-your-own sushi concept to portfolio
February 8, 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the official franchise launch of its new fast casual concept, Sushi Freak. The create-your-own sushi concept…
read nowFazoli's sets January sales record
February 7, 2012
Fazoli’s is off to a running start in 2012 with record same-store sales growth in January.
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Top 100: Einstein Bros. Bagels No. 19
February 7, 2012
19. Einstein Bros. Bagels Lakewood, Colo. / No. of units: 564 Einstein Bros. extended its presence into key U.S. markets with a well-managed growth plan. The…
read nowReport: Hispanic population growth influencing eating trends
February 7, 2012
The U.S. Census indicates that the Hispanic population is expected to grow 34 percent from 2010 to 2020. Foodservice market research company NPD Group has…
read nowEnergy efficiency project launched in California restaurants
February 7, 2012
A pilot project has been launched in California to promote energy and water efficiency at restaurants.
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Top 100: Smashburger No. 20
February 7, 2012
20. Smashburger Denver, Colo. / No. of units: 93 Denver-based Smashburger operates and develops corporate, joint venture and franchise stores across the…
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Top 100: California Tortilla No. 21
February 7, 2012
21. California Tortilla, Rockville, Md. / No. of units: 37 The Fajita Burrito, Carnitas Verde and a vegan-friendly No-Meato Burrito are just a sampling of the…
read nowQdoba wants guests to share the love
February 6, 2012
Qdoba Mexican Grill is encouraging its guests to share the love again this Feb. 14 with the return of its popular BOGO for a Kiss Valentine’s Day promotion.
read nowPanera Bread reaches 1,500-store milestone with Manhattan opening
February 6, 2012
Panera Bread has announced the opening of its 1,500th bakery-cafe and its first in Manhattan at Seventh Avenue and 29th Street.
read nowI Love Velvet intros restaurant solution
February 6, 2012
I Love Velvet, a hardware and software provider for the point of sale, announced its first product for the hospitality industry in the U.S. The first…
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Top 100: Nando's No. 22
February 5, 2012
22. Nando's Johannesburg, S. Africa / No. of units: 400-plus From its 1987 origins in South Africa, Nando’s has established itself as a worldwide presence…
read nowFirehouse Subs restructures marketing team
February 5, 2012
Firehouse Subs has announced the promotions of several key marketing members, as well as additional talent following comparable sales increases since late…
read nowFormer Einstein Noah CMO heads to Sonic
February 5, 2012
James O'Reilly, who recently stepped down from his position as chief concept officer at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, has been namedsenior vice president and…
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