Einstein Bros. Bagels targets Dallas, Denver and D.C. for franchise growth

March 4, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. is opening new franchise territories nationwide as demand builds among local investors to be part the Einstein Bros. Bagels…

Panera Bread exec to present at consumer conference

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March 4, 2010

Panera Bread Co. has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch…

Starbucks to expand global rollout of instant coffee

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March 4, 2010

Yahoo News has reported that Starbucks Corp. will expand sales of its instant coffee overseas this spring, while adding packets of it to thousands of retail…

Starbucks explains Howard Schultz's $12 million pay

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March 4, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has explained to investors why their CEO Howard Schultz received a salary of $12 million in FY 2009. The company, in a filing made to the…

Panda Express to launch Honey Walnut Shrimp nationwide

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March 4, 2010

Panda Express has announced the launch of its most decadent dish to date, Honey Walnut Shrimp. Debuting at all Panda Express restaurants March 10, the premium…

Einstein Bros. Bagels targets Dallas, Denver and D.C. for franchise growth

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March 4, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. is opening new franchise territories nationwide as demand builds among local investors to be part the Einstein Bros. Bagels…

Restaurant industry ends year with visits down across all segments

March 3, 2010

Restaurant visit losses in each of the four quarters of 2009 contributed to a 3 percent decline for the year compared to a year ago, according to market…

Wingstop opens 50th LA location

March 3, 2010

Wingstop has opened its 50th restaurant in the Los Angeles area, one of the most successful markets for the chain. The restaurant, located in Long Beach…

La Madeleine opens first redesigned cafe

March 3, 2010

La Madeleine Country French Café is changing the look and feel of the ordering experience and has opened the first of its new prototype layout in North…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Implementing a hiring solution

March 3, 2010

Online hiring solutions can help restaurant operators to better screen job applicants and ultimately make better hiring decisions.    We spoke with Kara…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Streamlining the hiring process

March 3, 2010

A workforce management solution can enable business operators better manage the process of recruiting, interviewing and hiring employees.     We spoke with…

Restaurant industry ends year with visits down across all segments

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March 3, 2010

Restaurant visit losses in each of the four quarters of 2009 contributed to a 3 percent decline for the year compared to a year ago, according to market…

Wingstop opens 50th LA location

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March 3, 2010

Wingstop has opened its 50th restaurant in the Los Angeles area, one of the most successful markets for the chain. The restaurant, located in Long Beach…

La Madeleine opens first redesigned cafe

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March 3, 2010

La Madeleine Country French Café is changing the look and feel of the ordering experience and has opened the first of its new prototype layout in North…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Implementing a hiring solution

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March 3, 2010

Online hiring solutions can help restaurant operators to better screen job applicants and ultimately make better hiring decisions.    We spoke with Kara…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Streamlining the hiring process

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March 3, 2010

A workforce management solution can enable business operators better manage the process of recruiting, interviewing and hiring employees.     We spoke with…

Fla. unemployment compensation tax cut passes

March 2, 2010

On the opening day of the 2010 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature, the Florida House and Senate each passed HB 7033, a bill that is expected to provide…

Starbucks in test of 31-ounce drink

March 2, 2010

A Starbucks spokesman has told the Seattle Times that the company is indeed testing a 31-ounce size of its iced tea and coffee. The new size, called Trenta, is…

The Counter launches Market Selection program

March 2, 2010

The Counter has announced the launch of its Market Selection program, which will offer local customers more choices to build their custom burgers.   Now…

Boston Market unveils smaller portioned, lower priced Market Meals

March 2, 2010

Boston Market has announced the availability of its $2.99 Market Meal Deals, which offers guests their favorite menu items in special portions at a lower…