Starbucks working to build coffee shrines

March 27, 2008

The New York Times: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced last week that the company had bought the Coffee Equipment Co. of Seattle, maker of the Clover…

Obee's Franchise Systems announces restructuring

March 26, 2008

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The board of directors of Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. has approved a 100-for-1 reverse split of the company's common stock.

Back Yard Burgers partners with baseball complex

March 26, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. —  Back Yard Burgers has established a partnership with Gameday Baseball, a 10-field youth baseball complex in Cordova, Tenn.   Back Yard…

Noodles & Company launches asparagus dish, video

March 26, 2008

DENVER — Noodles & Company has introduced its Linguine with Fresh Asparagus bowl at restaurants across the United States. The dish features asparagus…

Potbelly intros online ordering

March 25, 2008

CHICAGO — Sandwich chain Potbelly Sandwich Works has introduced online ordering in its Chicago-area restaurants. The restaurant's entire menu is available for…

Qdoba receives Colorado's Smart Meal Seal

March 25, 2008

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants in Colorado have joined the Smart Meal Seal program sponsored by the Colorado Department of Public Health and…

Raving Brands to sell PJ's Coffee chain

March 24, 2008

ATLANTA — Restaurant operator Raving Brands has entered into an agreement with New Orleans Roast LLC and New Orleans Brew LLC for the purchase of the assets of…

Au Bon Pain named one of America's healthiest restaurants

March 24, 2008

BOSTON — Health Magazine has named bakery-café chain Au Bon Pain one of America's Healthiest Restaurants.   The editors of Health praised Au Bon Pain's…

Vegetarian friendly

Fast casuals step up offerings for herbivores.

Cousins Subs opens Ind. store

March 23, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — The newest Cousins Subs location has opened at South Lake Road South in the new Lake Road Shoppes shopping center in Scottsburg, Ind.

Daphne's Greek Cafe rolls out seafood offerings

March 18, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Cafe guests can choose crispy calamari or shrimp on salads, in pita sandwiches, plates and as an appetizer, available at all…

Panda Express rolls out Beijing Beef

March 17, 2008

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express has announced the launch of its Beijing Beef menu item, the chain's first major rollout since Orange Chicken more than 2…

Starbucks foundation awards $2 million

March 13, 2008

SEATTLE – Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced the Starbucks Foundation is making two new grant commitments to help support water, sanitation and hygiene…

Senators talk legislation over tomato-picker wages

March 13, 2008

Examiner: Two Democratic senators have threatened to introduce legislation and scrutinize companies with government contracts to pressure Florida tomato…

Pollo Campero to offer grilled chicken varieties

March 12, 2008

DALLAS — Latin American chicken chain Pollo Campero officially kicks off its new grilled chicken menu March 13 in 38 U.S. restaurants.   The new…

Cousins Subs reveals '07 success, '08 growth plans

March 11, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs Systems Inc. has announced a successful year in 2007 and growth plans for 2008. In 2007, the sub chain celebrated its 35th…

Jamba intros breakfast offerings nationwide

March 11, 2008

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Juice Inc. has launched its new breakfast menu in all stores nationwide, the company announced.   "We are on a breakfast mission,…

Bruegger's debuts Primo Pesto Chicken sandwich

March 11, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced the limited-time launch of its Primo Pesto Chicken sandwich, an Italian-inspired recipe prepared on a freshly baked…

Baker Bros American Deli

Baker Bros American Deli strives for service.

Au Bon Pain launches 'Portions'

March 10, 2008

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain has unveiled a new product line called "Portions." The brainchild of Au Bon Pain's award-winning executive chef, Thomas John, Portions…