Food & Beverage News

Coke, Caribou partner on iced coffee beverage

September 10, 2007

MSN: Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. and The Coca-Cola Co. have started to roll out a new line of ready-to-drink iced coffee beverages. The product, made and…

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Baja Fresh expands menu

September 9, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced its expanded menu options, including two beef burritos, two shrimp burritos, fire-roasted…

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Shane's Rib Shack launches BBQ promotion

September 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack has announced the introduction of several new party platters available from September through Super Bowl Sunday, which will take…

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Einstein Bros., Noah's bring back fall flavors

September 9, 2007

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will bring back fall flavors in its Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels locations beginning Sept.

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Native brews offered at Mid-Atlantic Expo

September 9, 2007

Four years ago, an idea was fermenting for the selection of brews offered at the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo. Instead of a traditional…

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Schlotzsky's launches Italian-inspired LTO items

September 6, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Fast-casual deli chain Schlotzsky's is offering three Italian-inspired items for a limited time. New items include: Slicey Meatball…

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Baskin-Robbins manager kills would-be robber

September 6, 2007

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia): The manager of a Baskin-Robbins store in South Richmond shot and killed a man who attempted to rob the store with a BB…

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HMSHost to partner with Baja Fresh for travel outlets

September 6, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — HMSHost Corp., which operates shopping and dining outlets in more than 100 airport locations around the globe, has chosen Baja Fresh…

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Summit seminar to tackle franchising pitfalls

September 6, 2007

Rich Hicks doesn't want to make the same mistakes others have made. The founder and president of Tin Star Southwest Grill hopes to learn from his peers…

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Planet Smoothie, SoBe partner on new beverage launch

September 4, 2007

ATLANTA — Planet Smoothie has announced a partnership with South Beach Beverage Company Inc., a subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc., to develop a line of energy…

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Panera reports 3% comps jump

September 4, 2007

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company on Sept. 5 reported systemwide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 3.1 percent for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, 2007. …

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New report highlights worldwide QSRs

September 3, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of the 2007 Worldwide Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report to its offering. The Fast…

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Qdoba intros shredded pork, ancho chile barbecue sauce

September 3, 2007

DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced the nationwide addition of seasoned shredded pork to its menu. Additionally, Qdoba has created an Ancho Chile…

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Starbucks to open in Russia

September 3, 2007

The Seattle Times: Starbucks plans to open its first coffee shop in Russia Sept. 6, 2007, in a mall north of Moscow. Along with its traditional…

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Starbucks to open in A&Ps

August 30, 2007

Forbes: The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. said it has signed an agreement to operate Starbucks coffee shops in some of its A&P grocery stores in…

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Franktitude sells first franchise location

August 29, 2007

MIAMI — Gourmet hot dog chain Franktitude has announced the sale of its first franchise location near Miami. The company's goal is to sign 24 more franchise…

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Starbucks to launch 'Coffee is Culinary' campaign

August 28, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced it is collaborating with chef Marcus Samuelsson for its new campaign, "Coffee is Culinary." Through a collaboration…

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Atlanta Bread intros panini, salad, pasta, soup

August 28, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — Atlanta Bread Co. has announced its launch of several new Latin American-inspired menu additions. The offerings are the Cubano Panini, Salsa…

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Starbucks to carry 'SNL' DVD

August 27, 2007

USA Today: Saturday Night Live's "The Best of 06/07" DVD will be available for sale only at Starbucks. Starbucks draws 40 million customers each week into…

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Chipotle, Farm Aid partner

August 26, 2007

DENVER — On Aug. 29, 2007, Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate proceeds from sales of its items made with naturally raised pork, beef and chicken to Farm Aid, a…

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