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Cold Stone to open in Scandinavia
March 5, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, part of the Kahala Corp. family of brands, has reached an agreement with Cold Stone ApS to open more than 40 stores…
read nowSonic launches premium coffee drinks
March 5, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Drive-In will launch a new line of premium coffee drinks nationally March 10.
read nowFarmer Bros. names new EVP, COO
March 5, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif. — Farmer Bros. Co. has announced that it has named Drew H. Webb to the positions of executive vice president and chief operating officer. The…
read nowQuiznos franchisees file class action in Wisc. state court
March 3, 2008
MILWAUKEE — A group of Quiznos Sub franchisees has filed a class-action complaint against the company in Wisconsin's Milwaukee County Circuit Court. The…
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Controlling fast casual growth
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
When it comes to brand expansion, patience, persistence make the difference.
read nowAu Bon Pain acquisition closes
March 3, 2008
BOSTON — Au Bon Pain and LNK Partners, a private equity firm focused on the consumer/retail sector, have announced that they have completed the…
read nowTechnomic report shows restaurant-growth slowdown
March 2, 2008
CHICAGO — According to data released by Technomic Inc. in its annual reporting on the top U.S. restaurant chains, the 500 largest chains registered slower…
read nowFletcher named Smoothie King COO
March 2, 2008
NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has announced the appointment of Tom Fletcher to the position of chief operating officer.
read nowEinstein Noah reports solid comps, revenue growth
March 2, 2008
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. announced strong results for the fourth quarter and year ended Jan. 1, 2008. Comparable-store sales…
read nowRestaurant index registers gain in January
February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurant industry performance edged up slightly in January as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowBoneheads sauces win 2008 Scovie Awards
February 27, 2008
ATLANTA — Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken recently was awarded three 2008 Scovie Awards for its signature Piri Piri sauces, the company has…
read nowShareholder class action filed against Panera Bread
February 27, 2008
RADNOR, Pa. — A class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, St. Louis Division, on behalf of all purchasers…
read nowTropical Smoothie appoints new VP of operations
February 25, 2008
DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has announced Mike Rotondo has joined the company as vice president of operations. Rotondo will provide guidance on…
read nowPollo Campero hires real-estate director
February 25, 2008
DALLAS — Pollo Campero has announced that Paxton Sandidge III has joined its U.S. headquarters as real-estate director. His mission is to support franchisees…
read nowPoling joins Panchero's as franchise director
February 21, 2008
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Greg Poling has joined Panchero's Mexican Grill as the chain's director of franchise sales, the company announced. Poling joins the…
read nowStarbucks cuts 600 positions
February 21, 2008
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Starbucks Corp. has laid off 220 employees nationwide — about 73 of them in Seattle — and will allow another 380 planned or current…
read nowVirginia Barbeque, Business Advisers Int'l partner
February 21, 2008
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Barbeque founder Rick Ivey has selected Business Advisers International BAI as a partner to provide business coaching and advisory…
read nowQ&A with Buffalo Wild Wings' Kathy Benning
February 19, 2008
The Buffalo Wild Wings' senior VP of marketing and brand development dishes about the chains growth strategy and overcoming obstacles.
read nowMarble Slab celebrates 25 years
February 19, 2008
NEW YORK — In celebration of its 25-year anniversary, Marble Slab has introduced a line of nonfat and no-sugar-added frozen yogurts, announced parent…
read nowOrganic To Go closes $10 million placement
February 19, 2008
SEATTLE — Organic To Go has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to close a $10 million equity private placement made by Inventages Venture…
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