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Smallcakes catches MTV Music Awards fever
August 11, 2011
Beautiful Brands' Smallcakes cupcakery has been invited to be the exclusive brand vendor to the Conga Room at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28, in…
read nowQdoba's same-store sales up
August 10, 2011
Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Qdoba Mexican Grill and Jack in the Box, released its financial report for the third quarter 2011, ended July 10, which…
read nowTechnomic: Chains continue to grow through franchising
August 10, 2011
As the economy keeps moving at a slow pace, restaurant brands continue to tap into franchising as an avenue for growth.
read nowMenchie's reaches 100-store milestone
August 10, 2011
Menchie’s began its franchising initiative three years ago and has now announced that it has reached the company's 100th location with a recent opening in…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs awards $18,000 in scholarship funds
August 10, 2011
Charley’s Grilled Subs has announced that it has awarded $18,000 in scholarships to restaurant employees throughout its 430-unit franchise system.
read nowMoe's rolls out new Taco Stacks
August 10, 2011
The giant Homewrecker burrito at Moe’s Southwest Grill finally has an adversary: Moe’s new Taco Stacks. Weighing in at just over 1 pound, this limited-time…
read nowFREEBIRDS continues on expansion track
August 10, 2011
FREEBIRDS World Burrito continues to blaze new expansion trails with the opening of two locations in Texas, bringing the system-wide total of restaurants to 54.
read nowNewk's Cafe continues down growth path
August 9, 2011
Newk’s Express Café is on pace to exceed its expansion plans for 2011. The company has already signed 35 agreements for new locations in 2011. Six restaurants…
read nowSmashburger names new president
August 9, 2011
Smashburger has announced several key promotions, including the promotion of Greg Creighton to the position of president, where he will take on an expanded…
read nowSeattle's Best 'Level System' proves success
August 9, 2011
Less than one year after launch, Starbucks-owned Seattle's Best Coffee reports that its radically simplified 'Level System' packaged coffee line is making a…
read nowNPD: U.S. restaurant counts declined 2%
August 8, 2011
U.S. restaurant unit counts declined by 2 percent, for a loss of 9,450 restaurants, based on the most recent restaurant census conducted by The NPD Group.
read nowPetrus Brands names Gloria Garrett EVP, Marketing
August 8, 2011
Petrus Brands, parent company of Shane’s Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie, has named Gloria Garrett as its new executive vice president of Marketing. In this…
read nowMOOYAH heads to Sunshine State
August 8, 2011
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes, which currently has more than 22 open locations across the country, is bringing its better burgers to Florida. Through a…
read nowNetWaiter offers Google+1 to online ordering customers
August 8, 2011
NetWaiter, a provider of branded online ordering and marketing services for restaurants, is now offering the latest social media and search tool from Google…
read nowRed Mango introduces mango flavor
August 8, 2011
After many repeated requests from fans on Facebook and Twitter, Red Mango is introducing its newest frozen yogurt flavor, mango, in stores nationwide.
read nowCaribou Coffee intros grown-up grilled cheese
August 7, 2011
Caribou Coffee is now providing their guests meal options for lunch with the launch of the new grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches.
read nowNYC Starbucks locales cover outlets to stop squatting
August 7, 2011
Some Starbucks locations in New York City are taking extra precautions to avoid having people camp out there all day.
read nowCharley's introduces Spicy Asian sandwich
August 4, 2011
In response to customer demand, Charley's Grilled Subs has rolled out a Spicy Asian BBQ Chicken sandwich nationwide.
read nowFirehouse Subs rolls out Coca-Cola Freestyle nationally
August 4, 2011
After a nearly two-year test, Firehouse Subs is launching Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains in all of its 437 restaurants. With Coca-Cola Freestyle, customers now…
read nowTogos marks 40th anniversary with new wraps, marketing campaign
August 4, 2011
Togo's kicks off its 40th anniversary with a celebration of the past and future. The company will launch a new campaign based on its history with an ad that…
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