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Beautiful Brands launches new Italian fast casual concept
December 13, 2011
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced a joint venture with Dean and Jill Bastian to develop and franchise Fresco Wood Fired Italian Kitchen. The…
read nowChipotle to present at 2012 ICR XChange
December 12, 2011
Executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference at The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.
read nowFirehouse Subs, King's Hawaiian partner on Pork & Slaw sandwich
December 12, 2011
Firehouse Subs has partnered with King's Hawaiian sweet bread producer to offer the King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich at all Firehouse Subs locations in…
read nowCosì names Carin Stutz CEO
December 12, 2011
Così Inc. has announced the appointment of Carin L. Stutz as the company’s new chief executive officer and president, effective Jan. 1. She also will join the…
read nowFamous Dave's opens fast casual restaurant
December 12, 2011
Famous Dave's of America has joined the expanding list of casual dining restaurant chains opening fast casual offshoots.
read nowConsumers not meeting MyPlate standards
December 12, 2011
The nutritionally-balanced quadrants of the USDA’s MyPlate, the new federal dietary guidelines that depict a healthful daily diet, look very different from…
read nowReport: Restaurant costs will continue to rise in 2012
December 11, 2011
Fitch Ratings, a global market credit opinion, research and data agency, expects U.S. restaurant food and beverage costs to rise by 5 percent or more in 2012…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill taps Brandmovers as digital agency
December 11, 2011
Moe's Southwest Grill has selected Atlanta-based Brandmovers Inc. as its digital agency of record in 2012.
read nowWingstop celebrates 500-store milestone
December 11, 2011
In celebration of 500 restaurants, and as a thank you to fans across the country, Wingstop is offering a $5 special on its 5-wing combo – available Dec. 1…
read nowTechnomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity
December 11, 2011
While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…
read nowBoloco hires new VP of people development
December 11, 2011
Boloco has announced that Christine San Juan will join its team as vice president of people development. At Boloco, she will lead the development and training…
read nowOrange Leaf Frozen Yogurt heads to Aussie shores
December 11, 2011
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is opening its first international location in Melbourne, Australia, by franchise partners Joe Rossi and Phil Lancaster.
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Top 100: Paradise Bakery & Café No. 38
December 11, 2011
38. Paradise Bakery & CaféScottsdale, Ariz. / No. of units: 73 Paradise Bakery, a full subsidiary of Panera Bread Co. since 2009, operates locations primarily…
read nowMooyah spreads throughout Texas
December 8, 2011
MOOYAH franchisee Johnny Collins has opened his second location in the Lone Star State, bringing the burgers, fries and shakes concept to Mansfield. It is the…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings, HubWorks launches test pilot of iPad-based ordering system
December 8, 2011
HubWorks Interactive LLC, the developer of iPad and mobile ordering systems for the hospitality industry, has announced its recently implemented test…
read nowGE Capital, Franchise Finance provides $2.8 Million to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee
December 7, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $2.8 million in financing to Four M Capital LLC, a Buffalo Wild Wings Bar and Grill franchisee. The funds will be used…
read nowGo Roma launches franchise effort
December 7, 2011
Go Roma will expand outside of the Chicagoland area in 2012 through franchising, having just completed its Franchise Disclosure Documents and state filings for…
read nowRed Mango heats up menu with Artisan Hot Chocolate
December 7, 2011
Red Mango is recreating fond winter memories with its first-ever hot beverage, new Artisan Hot Chocolate, available in four flavors at locations nationwide.
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Kids' nutrition, local sourcing top NRA's 2012 trend predictions
December 7, 2011
The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …
read nowStarbucks' mobile transactions exceed 26 million
December 6, 2011
It's been one year since Starbucks first rolled out its mobile payment application to more than 9,000 U.S. locations and others around the world. Since its…
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