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Cosi Inc. reports positive comps growth in Q3 2010
October 20, 2010
Cosi Inc. has reported a systemwide same-store increase of 5.2 percent for the company's third quarter ended Sept. 27. The increase was partially driven by a…
read nowForbes takes 10-year look at Panera Bread
October 20, 2010
Ten years almost to the month, Forbes has profiled Panera Bread and its fearless leader, Ron Shaich.
read nowJimmy John's employees get ready for union vote
October 20, 2010
Employees at several Minneapolis locations are expected to vote tomorrow on whether to unionize.
read nowSaladworks builds in Penn., New Jersey
October 19, 2010
Saladworks has inked two new agreements with existing franchisees to further develop the Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets. The two sets of franchisees are…
read nowBoston Market takes system revamp to Houston, Cleveland, Tampa
October 19, 2010
Boston Market has announced its new service standards, design and menu updates next will roll out into the Houston, Cleveland and Tampa markets.
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill returns fan favorites
October 18, 2010
Moe's Southwest Grill's most popular limited time offerings are making a comeback between now and the end of the year.
read nowMuscle Maker Grill opens in N.J.'s Warren Township
October 18, 2010
Muscle Maker Grill celebrated the opening of its Warren, N.J., restaurant on Oct. 9. The opening marks the 28th Muscle Maker Grill location.
read nowU.K.-based YO!Sushi heads to U.S. soil
October 18, 2010
London-based YO!Sushi is entering the U.S. market through an area development program spearheaded by full-service franchise sales outsourcing firm Franchise…
read nowFed survey substantiates small business loan cutbacks
October 18, 2010
If your prospective franchisee pool is still dry, at least The Fed can help substantiate how little funds they’re able to borrow.
read nowNew product offers high pressure pasteurization
October 17, 2010
The Safe Pac Corporation has started to offer USDA and FDA-approved High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) to packers, food processors and manufacturers on a…
read nowStarbucks sees future with beer, wine
October 17, 2010
In celebration of its 40-year history, Starbucks Corp. is hoping to boost evening sales with the offering of beer and wine. The company also is looking to…
read nowBoston Market signs with Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee
October 17, 2010
Boston Market has entered into an agreement with Keurig Incorporated and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. to distribute Keurig's gourmet single-cup coffee…
read nowDickey's Barbecue turns 69
October 17, 2010
Dickey's Barbecue is celebrating 69 years of being in business with the offering of $1 pulled pork sandwiches October 19 at every location across the country.
read nowSpicy Pickle provides franchise update
October 17, 2010
Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. (SPFI) has reported on its outlook for the remainder of 2010 and through 2011.
read nowUrban Eats Cafe owners recognized for business diversity
October 17, 2010
The owners of Urban Eats Café have been named to the St. Louis Business Journal's 2010 class of Diverse Business Leaders. The awards promote diversity in the…
read nowFreshii lands in Houston
October 14, 2010
Continuing a suite of debuts across the U.S., fast casual chain Freshii celebrated another grand opening in Houston's Energy Corridor District in early…
read nowMooyah selects Wireless Ronin for digital signage solution
October 13, 2010
Minneapolis-based Wireless Ronin Technologies Inc. has been selected by Mooyah Burgers & Fries to provide the Frisco-based burger chain with an in-store…
read nowzpizza opens first of more than 20 Vietnam locations
October 13, 2010
Zpizza has announced that preparations are underway for the opening of its first Vietnam restaurant.
read nowJamba Juice signs major purchasing agreement
October 12, 2010
Jamba Juice has signed a purchasing agreement for 41 stores, its largest refranchising transaction since the program's inception in 2009.
read nowTogo's announces expansion, rebranding strategies
October 12, 2010
Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced plans for its growth strategy. Founded in 1971, the 242-unit, West Coast-based sandwich company plans to add at least 50 new…
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