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Bruegger's sprawls to Alaska
May 17, 2006
BURLINGTON, VT. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. announced it will expand to Alaska. The company signed an agreement April 20 with a new franchise group to…
read nowRaving Brands acquires Flying Biscuit
May 17, 2006
ATLANTA — Raving Brands plans to acquire an interest in Atlanta icon Flying Biscuit, adding to its portfolio that includes Moe's Southwest Grill, Doc Green's…
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 nowRaving Brands signs new franchise agreements for Shane's Rib Shack
May 16, 2006
ATLANTA – Since announcing its acquisition of the tin-roofed, non-air-conditioned shack off Highway 155 in McDonough, Georgia, Shane's Rib Shack has moved…
read nowWolfgang Puck Gourmet Express debuts in Boston
May 10, 2006
BETHESDA, Md. —World-renown chef and restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck, opened his first Boston location at the Logan International Airport. The chef partnered with…
read nowCity Wok signs new deals in California
May 10, 2006
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — City Wok, the Southern California based Chinese restaurant, recently signed four separate franchising deals, for a total of 18 new…
read nowChipotle triples profit for Q1
May 8, 2006
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported a substantially profitable first quarter. Net income for the quarter was $8 million up from $2.6 million in…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop moves into the South
May 2, 2006
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to increase its presence in Georgia and expand the franchise…
read nowWingstop expands in Phoenix
April 27, 2006
PHOENIX — Wingstop opened its fifth location in the Phoenix area. Wingstop has more than 450 restaurants either open or under development in 26 states. The…
read nowMcDonald's reduces Chipotle ownership
April 26, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill.— McDonald's Corporation announced its plan to reduce its ownership of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the near term and complete the separation of…
read nowPesto Bistro launches new Web site
April 24, 2006
Pesto Creative Italian Bistro announced the launch of its Web site, PestoBistro.com. The new site includes menu items, boasting an array of Italian Gelato…
read nowJimmy Johns opens 10 stores in a month
April 19, 2006
CHAMPAGNE, Ill. — Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops opened its newest location in Las Vegas April 20. The store opening is the restaurants 10th since March…
read nowCamille's opens 100th store
April 13, 2006
TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café will open its 100th café this month on Tulsa's historic and exclusive Cherry Street. According to a news release…
read nowTossed announces franchising plans
April 12, 2006
NEW YORK — New York-based Tossed, a fast-casual salad concept, said it plans to open 200 restaurants within five years and has long-term potential for 1,00…
read nowQ1 comps rise 6.4% at California Pizza Kitchen
April 11, 2006
LOS ANGELES— California Pizza Kitchen reported its comparable-restaurant sales increased approximately 6.4 percent for the period ended April 2, versus an…
read nowWingstop posts 11th straight quarter of comps growth
April 6, 2006
DALLAS — Wingstop benefited from the Super Bowl and March Madness for a positive first quarter ended April 1. According to a news release, comparable-store…
read nowReinstein brothers push Fresh City
April 5, 2006
Boston Biz Journal: The basic ingredients are the same, but brothers Larry Reinstein and Bruce Reinstein are following a different recipe in building their…
read nowTaco Del Mar selects Colorado master developers
April 5, 2006
SEATTLE — Gary Robison and Nick Kraft of El Grande Tacos were selected as Taco Del Mar master developers for Colorado, according to a news release. Kraft and…
read nowCaribou CEO earns $2.4MM while stock declines
April 4, 2006
Business Journal: Caribou Coffee Co. chief executive Michael Coles made $2.4 million in salary, bonuses and stock grants 2005, while his company went public…
read nowPanera Bread Q1 revenues increase 35%
April 4, 2006
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company reported that revenue for the first-quarter ended March 28 increased 35 percent to $194 million from $144 million in the…
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