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Le Petit Bistro inks 20-unit development deal
October 3, 2006
ATLANTA — Bistro Foods Inc., the Atlanta-based restaurant franchisor of the Le Petit Bistro concept, signed its first multiunit area development agreement…
read nowNew York to ban trans-fat use
September 27, 2006
Guardian Unlimited: New York is set to become the first city in the United States to ban all but tiny quantities of trans-fats from being used in its 24,00…
read nowBurke introduces chicken pot pie filling
September 25, 2006
NEVADA, Iowa — Burke Corp., an industry leader in fully cooked meat products, introduced its fully cooked, chicken pot pie filling under its MagniFoods…
read nowConsumer demand drives premium coffee offering
September 20, 2006
ATLANTA — As noticeable trends in the coffee industry point to lifestyle branding for image-conscious consumers, the increase in premium coffee offerings…
read nowCoca-Cola jumps into the coffee market
September 7, 2006
Reuters: Hoping to tap into the market for premium espressos and lattes, Coca-Cola Co. launched its Far Coast brand of specialty coffees in the heart of…
read nowOrganic food sales up 17%
August 27, 2006
OTA: The Organic Trade Association reported the results from its annual survey. According to the report, the U.S. organic industry grew 17 percent overall to…
read nowKing & Prince Seafood introduces three seafood products
August 16, 2006
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — King & Prince Seafood Corp. has announced the addition of three new seafood products in response to the growing foodservice demand for…
read nowNoah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend
August 14, 2006
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.
read nowLand O' Lakes introduces new specialty cheeses
August 9, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS — Land O Lakes is rolling out two specialty flavored cheese slices for easier portioning and menuing on popular entrees. Available in a 4-inch…
read nowOriginal SoupMan to expand overseas
July 12, 2006
Associated Press: Original SoupMan plans to expand in London, Europe and Japan. Original SoupMan currently has 20 franchises in North America and hopes to…
read nowGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters offers all-natural hot-beverage cup
July 11, 2006
WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper launched an all-natural paper hot beverage cup July 12. The cup is lined with a…
read nowStarbucks June comps up 6%
July 6, 2006
SEATTLE —Starbucks Corp. said same-store sales rose 6 percent in June. According to Thomson First Call, analysts had been looking for a 7-percent rise in…
read nowGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters acquires Keurig
June 15, 2006
WATERBURY, Vt. — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced it completed its acquisition of Keurig Inc. for $104.3 million. Keurig markets premium…
read nowCulver's launches $2MM ad campaign called "Good-bye Ice Cream"
June 8, 2006
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — In a bold departure from previous advertising, Culver's will launch a new $2 million ad campaign June 12 touting the freshness, quality and…
read nowJ&J Snack Foods acquires Slush Puppie
May 30, 2006
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that The ICEE Company, its frozen carbonated beverage distribution company, has acquired the Slush…
read nowCorner Bakery Café updates menu
May 17, 2006
DALLAS — Ninety unit Corner Bakery Cafe, a fast-casual bakery cafe owned by CBC Restaurant Corp., has introduced seasonal updates to its summer menu at all…
read nowSmoothies interest potential franchisors
May 16, 2006
Franchising.com: Smoothie and juice franchises are healthy and hot. "Juice and smoothies, including juice and smoothie bars, frozen dessert stores, and the…
read nowConsumers rate Wendy's over McDonald's
May 15, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, consumers prefer Wendy's food over McDonald's and pizza over burgers. In addition…
read nowEinstein Bros. serves pink bagels for Mother's Day
May 8, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels is celebrating Mother's Day by joining forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help raise funds for…
read nowStarbucks Q2 profit rises 27%
May 3, 2006
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. reported its second-quarter profit rose 27 percent. According to a news release, there was a brisk customer demand for its coffee…
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