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Study reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs
January 27, 2011
In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…
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Starbucks reports its strongest holiday season ever
January 26, 2011
Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter 2011, ended Jan. 2. The results featured plenty of highlights, including a …
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MOOYAH listed as chain to watch
January 24, 2011
MOOYAH Burgers & Fries did a lot of moving and shaking in 2010, opening 17 new locations and signing multiple development agreements for 2011.
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
read nowCosi Inc. sees increase in fourth-quarter sales
January 23, 2011
Così Inc. has reported that system-wide comparable restaurant sales for the 2010 fourth quarter has increased 4.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter of…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café names franchise COO
January 20, 2011
Tropical Smoothie Cafe? has announced the promotion of Mike Rotondo to chief operating officer. In his new role, Rotondo will be responsible for coordinating…
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Chipotle fires hundreds of illegal workers
January 20, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill has fired a substantial number of the 1,200 employees at its 50 Minnesota restaurants after a federal immigration audit by the U.S.
read nowElevation Burger enters international territory
January 20, 2011
Elevation Burger has signed a multi-unit agreement with real estate veteran Nael Mustafa to build restaurants throughout Bahrain. The first location is slated…
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Firehouse Subs CEO: Are there too many restaurants?
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
Are there too many restaurants?
read nowNRA launches 'America Works Here' campaign
January 19, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has launched its "America Works Here" campaign that will help educate opinion leaders, policymakers, and their staff…
read nowWhich Wich opens in Atlanta
January 19, 2011
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches will open its doors in Atlanta, signifying the chain’s first restaurant in Georgia.
read nowFOCUS Brands names Gary Bales chief concept officer
January 18, 2011
FOCUS Brands Inc. has announced that Gary Bales has been named chief concept officer in addition to his role as president of Carvel. Bales will now oversee…
read nowGreenz inks first franchise deal
January 18, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has signed an agreement with Larry Koehler and Casie Caldwell of Greenz Salads for the first Greenz Salads franchise. The new…
read nowStarbucks takes mobile payments national
January 18, 2011
Starbucks Corp. has announced the launch of mobile payment in all U.S. company-operated stores. The launch allows customers to pay for in-store purchases with…
read nowbds Mongolian Grill returns Fun Fresh Food promo
January 17, 2011
bd’s Mongolian Grill is bringing back its popular Fun Fresh Food promotion now through March 6.
read nowManhattan Bagel makes New Year menu additions
January 17, 2011
Manhattan Bagel has announced that its popping off the New Year with new pretzel bagel poppers and a new line of breakfast bagel thin sandwiches.
read nowGenghis Grill joint venture brings units to the Southeast
January 17, 2011
Genghis Grill has signed on franchisee group, JNE (Jordan, Nicholas, Elliott) Mongolian LLC, to lead the Tampa, Fla., market and Chris Carroll, an existing…
read nowEXIT41 names Chet Barnard CEO
January 17, 2011
Exit41, a provider of social ordering solutions for the restaurant industry, has announced the appointment of seasoned business executive Chet Barnard as its…
read nowCaribou Coffee expands breakfast platform
January 17, 2011
Just a year after introducing handcrafted oatmeal in stores, Caribou Coffee is rolling out hot breakfast sandwiches in coffeehouses across the country. Caribou…
read nowRed Mango opens centennial location
January 17, 2011
Red Mango will salute its 100th store opening with a nationwide celebration featuring the introduction of its decadent Dark Chocolate frozen yogurt and special…
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