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Freshii debuts European locations
August 11, 2010
Freshii has announced it is set to debut four Vienna locations, in Innere Stadt, SCS, Mariahilfer Strasse (Gerngross), and Galleria. Freshii Donauzentrum is…
read nowThe Counter selects MICROS as exclusive POS provider
August 11, 2010
MICROS Systems Inc. has announced that The Counter has completed the rollout of the MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution (RES) and mymicros.net reporting and…
read nowFreshBerry to open first self-serve location
August 11, 2010
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) will soon open the first self-serve FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in the FreshBerry franchise system. The new store will…
read nowHealthy Fast Food to expand U-Swirl in Nev. market
August 11, 2010
Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent to U-Swirl International Inc., has announced that its franchisee, Galena Frozen Yogurt Company, has finalized lease negotiations…
read nowCharley's brings back Asian BBQ sandwich
August 10, 2010
Charley's Grilled Subs will reintroduce its Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich Aug. 16, adding an ethnic flavor to the restaurant’s traditionally all-American lineup.
read nowNature's Table Café to open in Washington, D.C.
August 10, 2010
Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a franchise agreement with Nature’s Table Café for the Washington, D.C., metro market. Nature’s Table has 7…
read nowNRA research finds customer loyalty programs gave restaurants competitive edge
August 10, 2010
According to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association, three-quarters of restaurant operator survey participants say guest loyalty programs helped…
read nowMillennials turning more to frozen, convenient foods, NPD reports
August 10, 2010
If you're a restauranteur seeking to reach twentysomethings, you might want to rethink your strategy.
read nowGenghis Grill to open first West Texas location
August 9, 2010
Genghis Grill - The Mongolian Stir Fry is opening a new location in Midland, Texas, the first of several units planned for the West Texas region.
read nowJ.D. Power reveals satisfaction rates for restaurants
August 9, 2010
J.D. Power and Associates has released a report that includes satisfaction rankings for restaurant chains in 10 U.S. markets in three segments: casual, family…
read nowSaladworks to enter N.C. market
August 9, 2010
Saladworks has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Wake County, N.C. area, the company has announced. The first…
read nowSmashburger not affected by beef recall
August 8, 2010
Valley Meat Co. announced Aug. 5 a Class I recall of 1 million pounds of beef, potentially contaminated by E. coli, including a line of frozen burgers marketed…
read nowSecond Ruggles green certified restaurant opens
August 8, 2010
Green Cafe Management and GJR Partners have announced that the second Houston-based Ruggles Green, a Certified Green Restaurant, is now open in Houston's new…
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Quiznos preps for international expansion
August 8, 2010
Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.
read nowEinstein Noah sees slight Q2 dip
August 8, 2010
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operator of the under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported…
read nowStarbucks testing green coffee
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
August 5, 2010
Starbucks Corp will begin testing summer drinks with a base of green, unroasted coffee as it works on new products to drive sales and differentiate itself from…
read nowJason Mattes joins Saladworks as VP, franchise development
August 5, 2010
Saladworks has named Jason D. Mattes as its new vice president of franchise development.
read nowRubio's reports flat Q2 results
August 5, 2010
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year ended June 27, 2010.
read nowBoloco parent completes private equity offering
August 4, 2010
Boloco's parent company, Stellar Restaurant Group Holdings LLC, has completed a $5.5 million equity offering, according to an SEC filing.
read nowJamba Juice enters multi-year partnership with WNBA
August 4, 2010
The Women's National Basketball Association and Jamba Juice have entered into a comprehensive multiyear relationship – Jamba Juice's first with a professional…
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