Jamba Juice to discuss 1Q results

June 4, 2007

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. announced that it will conduct an earnings conference call to discuss first quarter financial results June 11, 2007, at 5:0…

Deep freeze

Winter's big chill has made produce prices ice cold.

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…

Quiznos adds to sandwich lineup

June 3, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has announched the limited-time offer of its new Baja Chicken sub, on the menu until August 12.

Chipotle, Envysion partner for Web-based VMS

June 3, 2007

BOULDER, Colo. — Envysion Inc., provider of advanced video services for improved business processes, June 4 announced it has been selected by Chipotle Mexican…

Starbucks converts to low fat milk

May 31, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company has announced plans to adopt a new dairy standard for all espresso-based drinks, switching from whole to reduced fat (…

Tijuana Flats halts franchise program

May 31, 2007

Orlando Times: After nearly five years of franchising, Tijuana Flats has stopped franchising its its Tex-Mex concept to markets throughout Florida and beyond…

Burke Corp. funds food-technologist scholarship fund

May 31, 2007

NEVADA, IOWA — Burke Corporation is sponsoring and funding the Iowa Section - Institute of Food Technologist scholarship fund.   The Iowa Section of the…

Restaurant Performance Index declines in April

May 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in April, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Taco del Mar takes over Tennessee

May 30, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has signed an area development agreement for the Knoxville, Tenn., market with franchise developer Joddi Thomley.   Thomley has been…

Quiznos continues executive makeover

May 30, 2007

DENVER — Rusty Spinney has joined the Quiznos exective team as the company's senior vice president and principal accounting officer.

ParTech intros food-safety solution

May 30, 2007

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc., a division of PAR Technology Corporation, has introduced its iQuality food-safety solution, designed to foster food-safety…

Penn Station opens 13th Kentucky location

May 30, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area.   The…

Penn Station opens 13th Kentucky location

May 30, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area.   The…

CKE to sell La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

May 29, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. owner, operator and franchisor of the Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill restaurant brands…

New Peet's plant to double coffee production

May 29, 2007

San Jose Mercury News: Gourmet coffee company Peet's Coffee & Tea is moving into a new coffee roasting facility in Alameda, Calif. Increased coffee…

Bruegger's launches summer menu

May 28, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's May 25 announced the introduction of portable handheld salads.    The fast-casual chain is introducing Tossed-for-You Salad…

Corner Bakery signs first franchise partner

May 28, 2007

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe announced it has signed The Rose Group as CBC Restaurant Corp.'s first new franchise partner.   The Rose Group plans to add…

Quiznos launches Web site for franchisees

May 23, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has launched MyQuiznos.com for North American franchise owners and corporate employees.   MyQuiznos.com provides a complete communication and…

Cosi director sells shares

May 23, 2007

Associated Press:  William D. Forrest, a director of restaurant chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according…