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Einstein Noah earnings flat, franchise revenues up 12%
November 4, 2010
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2010.
read nowStarbucks reports record Q4, ends 12-year Kraft distribution deal
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 4, 2010
On the heels of reporting a third quarter revenue increase of 17.2 percent, Starbucks announced it was ending its 12-year packaged goods distribution…
read nowHelp shape FastCasual.coms 2010 Top 100
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 3, 2010
As FastCasual.com prepares to launch its sixth annual Top 100 ranking, we'd like to hear from you in regard to what's included.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla reports 14 percent comps increase
November 3, 2010
California Tortilla has a 14.35 percent increase in its October 2010 same-store sales, marking the restaurant chain's eighth consecutive month of sales gains.
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Chipotles founder explores Asian segment
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 3, 2010
A small team from Chipotle Mexican Grill, led by founder, chairman and co-CEO Steve Ells, is working on an Asian restaurant concept set to follow the Chipotle…
read nowFreshii heads into November with openings in San Francisco, Chicago
November 2, 2010
On November 8, Freshii will open its doors at locations in both San Francisco and Chicago.
read nowQuiznos expands to Kuwait
November 2, 2010
Customers in Kuwait will now be able to enjoy Quiznos' toasty subs thanks to the company's latest master franchise agreement. Plans are calling for 15 new…
read nowRaising Canes donates $15,000 to Share Our Strength
November 2, 2010
Raising Cane's founder and CEO Todd Graves will present a check for more than $15,000 to Share Our Strength, a national organization fighting childhood hunger.
read nowJamba Juice nearing refranchise completion
November 2, 2010
Jamba Juice has signed a purchase agreement for 15 stores in Denver with existing multiunit franchise operators Scott Maltz, David Wagonfeld and Larry Kaufman.
read nowStarbucks recognized by EPA
November 2, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protecton Agency has announced that Starbucks has increased its ranking to No. 4 on the EPA's National Top 50 list of the largest green…
read nowMenuTrinfo to host dietary, nutritional labeling webinar series
November 2, 2010
MenuTrinfo LLC will begin a new series of free webinars designed for those in the foodservice industry who want to stay in front of key dietary trends…
read nowSweetgreen continues Washington, D.C., expansion
November 1, 2010
In July 2007, Washington, D.C.-based Sweetgreen opened its first location in the neighborhood of Georgetown. The restaurant was launched by college friends…
read nowSaladworks to enter Texas
November 1, 2010
Saladworks has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Dallas area. The first Saladworks location in this market is slated…
read nowTogo's adds toasted sandwich line
November 1, 2010
Togo's Sandwiches has unveiled a new line of toasted sandwiches, now available at any of their 242 locations.
read nowUPDATED: Dennys to open fast casual cafe
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
October 31, 2010
On Nov. 5, Denny's Corporation will open a new fast casual concept, Denny's Café, in Orange, Calif. The restaurant, a separate venture from its Denny's Fresh…
read nowBarbecue category driven by niche and ethnic flavors, preparations
October 31, 2010
Barbecue concepts, like nearly all restaurants, have found growth elusive as of late. But Technomic’s newest study sheds light on those that are outperforming…
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Restaurant performance outlook posts modest improvement
October 28, 2010
Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, as well as growing optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant…
read nowGE Capital, Franchise Finance provides $8.7 million to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee
October 27, 2010
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $8.7 million in financing to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee, Four M Capital LLC. The funds are being used for the…
read nowMintel: Consumer trends begin with long-term benefits
October 27, 2010
While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock of the global economic crisis, Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead that…
read nowNatures Table Café opens in Fla., Texas
October 27, 2010
Nature's Table Franchise Company has announced the opening of two new restaurants in Florida and Texas. Both are owned and operated by multiunit Nature's Table…
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