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Au Bon Pain launches rebranding initiative
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 7, 2011
In conjunction with the acceleration of its national expansion strategy, 318-unit Au Bon Pain is launching a major café remodeling program. Under this…
read nowMore than financials: Market Force webinar to discuss use of customer-focused metrics
June 7, 2011
Speaker Jerry Calabrese, former McDonald's VP of global restaurant measurement, helped drive some of the changes that led to the chain's turnaround over the…
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Pizza Executive Summit 2011 to host Chicago Pizza Tour
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
June 6, 2011
Chicago Pizza Tours has partnered with the Pizza Executive Summit 2011, sponsored by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, to offer owners and…
read nowQuiznos launches three new menu items
June 6, 2011
Quiznos has added three new items to its menu lineup, including Quiznos' Pulled Pork Subs, fresh Farmers' Market Salads and whole grain Flatbread Wraps.
read nowNRA: Restaurants to boost summer employment numbers
June 6, 2011
Restaurants are expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2011 employment level, according to National Restaurant…
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Quiznos to enter Florida c-store locations
June 5, 2011
Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…
read nowCosta Vida goes gluten-free
June 5, 2011
Costa Vida Restaurants has announced the addition of all new gluten-free menu options. Glutens have been removed from all sauces, dressings, meats and selected…
read nowSaladworks CEO honored as CEO Of The Year
June 2, 2011
Saladworks CEO John Scardapane has been chosen as 'Chief Executive Officer Of The Year' by SmartCEO magazine.
read nowStarbucks acquires full ownership of Central, South & Western China locations
June 2, 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the signing of a contractual agreement with Maxim’s Caterers Ltd., its long-time joint-venture partner in South China…
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USDAs new MyPlate applauded by foodservice organizations
June 2, 2011
The USDA's new MyPlate guideline, unveiled Thursday by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, has received favorable reactions from…
read nowMoes Southwest Grill launches retail food line
June 1, 2011
Moe’s Southwest Grill has signed an agreement with BJ's Wholesale Club to create a line of retail dips, veggies, appetizers, soups, salsas and salad dressings…
read nowEpic Burger to open third location
June 1, 2011
Epic Burger is scheduled to open its third location June 13 in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop. In addition to its newest West Loop location, Epic Burger has…
read nowSmashburger celebrates the classics
June 1, 2011
Smashburger is kicking off the summer season with a tribute to its Classic Smashburger, the most popular item on its menu. To reward loyal fans for their…
read nowPanda Express launches tornado assistance campaign
June 1, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has launched a fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief following the recent tornados…
read nowLa Madeleine continues roll out of summertime salades
June 1, 2011
La Madeleine Country French Café has unveiled two new seasonal summer salades that combine refreshing ingredients to beat the heat and celebrate the season.
read nowNoodles & Company launches summertime LTO
May 31, 2011
Noodles & Company is offering a summer twist to its salad line-up that features fresh ingredients and big flavor. The new salads are the Backyard Barbecue…
read nowBJs Restaurants founders launch fast casual hybrid
May 31, 2011
The co-founders of BJs Restaurants opened fast casual eatery STACKED on May 31 in Torrance, Calif.
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