Taco Del Mar files for Chapter 11

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January 24, 2010

Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has announced that it is voluntarily restructuring its business under the protection of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code…

Technomic lowers 2010 restaurant industry forecast

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January 24, 2010

Citing continued concern over job losses, underemployment and continued consumer frugality in dining away from home, Technomic revised its 2010 U.S.

Smashburger to enter Kansas City market in 2010

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January 24, 2010

Smashburger has announced its plans to enter the the Greater Kansas City area in 2010 through a 30-unit development deal with Areios LLC.   Smashburger's menu…

Beautiful Brands signs 300-unit deal

January 21, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced in a statement the signing of a development agreement with Frozen Dreams Franchise Group to open at least 300 new…

Moe's launches rock star look-alike contest

January 21, 2010

The "MOE" in Moe's Southwest Grill originally stood for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers," and the music and artwork in Moe's restaurants have been a…

Freshii sells Baltimore master franchise deal

January 21, 2010

Goel Management, a franchisor of 12 Baja Fresh restaurants, Verizon Wireless retail stores as well as various real estate holdings, has purchased the master…

Beautiful Brands signs 300-unit deal

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January 21, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced in a statement the signing of a development agreement with Frozen Dreams Franchise Group to open at least 300 new…

Moe's launches rock star look-alike contest

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January 21, 2010

The "MOE" in Moe's Southwest Grill originally stood for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers," and the music and artwork in Moe's restaurants have been a…

Freshii sells Baltimore master franchise deal

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January 21, 2010

Goel Management, a franchisor of 12 Baja Fresh restaurants, Verizon Wireless retail stores as well as various real estate holdings, has purchased the master…

Baja Fresh opens first international location

January 20, 2010

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its first international location at the entrance of the world famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United…

Saladworks intros True Nutrition campaign

January 20, 2010

Saladworks has launched its True Nutrition campaign that will begin Feb. 1. The campaign will start with a systemwide menu conversion for its stores, to be…

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Central Ill. franchise deal

January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has signed a multiunit development deal with Ellaicy Restaurant Company Inc. to franchise Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurants…

Panera Bread Q4 comps up nearly 6 percent

January 20, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported that in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 company-owned same-store sales increased 5.9 percent on a fiscal basis.

Einstein Noah reports preliminary Q4 results

January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported preliminary fourth quarter same-store sales decreasees1.5 percent, with a 1.1 percent decline in transactions.

Baja Fresh opens first international location

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January 20, 2010

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its first international location at the entrance of the world famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United…

Saladworks intros True Nutrition campaign

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January 20, 2010

Saladworks has launched its True Nutrition campaign that will begin Feb. 1. The campaign will start with a systemwide menu conversion for its stores, to be…

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Central Ill. franchise deal

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January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has signed a multiunit development deal with Ellaicy Restaurant Company Inc. to franchise Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurants…

Panera Bread Q4 comps up nearly 6 percent

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January 20, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported that in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 company-owned same-store sales increased 5.9 percent on a fiscal basis.

Einstein Noah reports preliminary Q4 results

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January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported preliminary fourth quarter same-store sales decreasees1.5 percent, with a 1.1 percent decline in transactions.

Zpizza makes gift card, loyalty programs mobile

January 19, 2010

Mocapay, a mobile experience platform, has developed a strategic relationship with zpizza, a national gourmet pizza, sandwich and salad chain. Through the…