Starbucks launches Ramadan Frappuccino

September 13, 2007

Dubai City Guide: Starbucks outlets in the Middle East have introduced a Date Frappuccino in celebration of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The new menu…

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…

Port City Java signs Dubai development deal

August 29, 2007

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Port City Java has announced it has signed a development agreement with the Dubai-based Almahmoud Group to develop the Port City Java brand…

Starbucks to enter Russia

August 19, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Starbucks will open its first location in Russia next month after a decade of delays that included losing its trademark rights in…

Daphne's Greek Café opens quick-serve location

August 13, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Café opened its new quick-service concept, Daphne's Greek Express, at San Diego State University.   Located in the food court of…

Vapiano signs with Fishbowl Marketing

August 9, 2007

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Vapiano, a restaurant concept that serves gourmet pastas, pizzas and salads, has announced its partnership with Fishbowl Marketing. …

Camille's opens first international location

July 31, 2007

TULSA , OKLA  — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, opened its first Camille's Sidewalk Café location in San Juan …

Vapiano expands to the United States

July 29, 2007

Washington, D.C. — Vapiano, named the "Future of Fresh Casual" by Foodservice Europe, secured its first U.S. franchisee this week.   Vapiano franchisee Konrad…

Starbucks puts India entry on hold

July 19, 2007

Economic Times (India): Starbucks is withdrawing its application to operate single-brand retail stores in India, the company announced. Starbucks had planned…

Starbucks fills long-vacant COO post

July 17, 2007

Washington Post: Starbucks has tapped Martin Coles, international division president, to take the role of chief operating officer. Coles, 51, will assume the…

Starbucks evicted from Beijing's Forbidden City

July 15, 2007

China Daily: Starbucks Corp. has closed its outlet in Beijing's Forbidden City following months of public outcry and charges that the store's presence was an…

Starbucks, Ethiopia reach coffee-licensing agreement

June 20, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Starbucks Corp. and the Ethiopian government said June 20 they will work together to promote three of the African nation's…

Fatburger eyes China market

June 20, 2007

CattleNetwork: Fast casual chain Fatburger has plans to expand into China within the next year. Expansion plans for the California-based chain involve the…

Salsarita's, Baker Bros. sign with Quantified Marketing Group

June 12, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based Quantified Marketing Group (QMG), a full-service restaurant consulting and public relations firm, added eight new clients during…

NRA show tops 74,000 attendees

June 3, 2007

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association's 2007 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show completed a record-breaking, four-day run at McCormick Place in Chicago May…

NRA show highlights industry's best

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.

Cold Stone opens in China, Taiwan

May 16, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On April 26, Cold Stone Creamery opened its first Shanghai, China, location in the Raffle City Mall. The store marks the first…

NRA Show Blows into Windy City

Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.

Starbucks launches ready-to-drink coffee beverage in S. Korea

May 8, 2007

SEATTLE & SEOUL, South Korea — Starbucks Coffee Co. and Dong Suh Foods Co. have launched Starbucks Discoveries, a ready-to-drink coffee beverage, in South…

Starbucks launches new beverage in South Korea

May 8, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company and South Korea's Dong Suh Foods Company today launched a new ready-to-drink coffee beverage in South Korea.   The…