Zaxby's to sponsor NASCAR team

February 7, 2007

ATHENS, Ga. — Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has signed an agreement with Wood Brothers/JTG Racing to sponsor the No. 09 Ford in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series…

Salad Creations opens 10th U.S. location

February 7, 2007

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Margate, Fla.-based Salad Creations has expanded its franchising scope with their latest restaurant opening in Charlotte, N.C.   The…

Intura, Kettering ink distribution deal

February 7, 2007

ARLINGTON, Texas — Intura Solutions LP, supplier of point-of-sale and business management software for quick-service, fast-casual and delivery-restaurant…

Nextep launches outdoor kiosk

February 6, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems, provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has launched its Nextreme Outdoor Kiosk.   The kiosk employs an industrial PC with…

Espresscio Kiosks to focus on office complexes

February 5, 2007

HEATHROW, Fla. — Ultimate Franchise Systems Inc. has developed a fast-casual concept to focus on high rise buildings, office complexes and…

Franchisee associations follow Quizno's to court

February 4, 2007

Businessweek: The number of independent franchise associations has grown in recent years as franchisees seek ways to gain leverage in dealing with their…

Starbucks grant helps fuel New Orleans recovery

February 4, 2007

Louisiana Weekly: Starbucks Coffee Co. has donated $175,000 to New Orleans chef Leah Chase as part of the coffee company's partnership with the National…

Bruegger's reports strong 4Q, FY 2006 growth

February 4, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. reported fourth-quarter comparable-store sales grew 6.4 percent at company locations and 5.1 percent…

Red Robin to buy 17 franchises

February 1, 2007

Denver Business Journal: Colorado-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has agreed to buy 17 of its franchise restaurants in California for $47.5 million. The…

Raving Brands plans for Planet Smoothie growth

February 1, 2007

ATLANTA — Raving Brands announced Feb. 1 its new three-year plan to add more than 250 Planet Smoothie locations by 2009.   A primary focus of the growth…

NBA's Sidney Green joins Earl of Sandwich

February 1, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — National restaurant chain Earl of Sandwich has hired former NBA star Sidney Green as its new director of Non-Traditional Development, the…

Go Roma opens 7th location

February 1, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Go Roma Italian Kitchen is slated to open its newest location in Oak Brook, Ill., Feb. 6 at the Oak Brook Promenade.   According to a news…

Tijuana Flats launches Just in Queso charitable fund

January 31, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. announced Jan. 29 that it has created a not-for-profit fund to aid people and programs in need. The Tijuana Flats…

Micros acquires hospitality and retail subsidiaries of RedSky IT

January 31, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md. — Micros Systems Inc. has acquired the hospitality/travel and retail subsidiaries of RedSky IT, a U.K.-based IT application software…

Starbucks earnings up 18 percent

January 30, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. announced today that net earnings for the company's fiscal 2007 first quarter increased 18 percent to $205 million, up from $17…

Panera comps up slightly

January 30, 2007

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Panera Bread Co. announced that sales at the company's bakery-cafes open at least 18 months increased 0.8 percent for the four-week period…

Starbucks profit expected to rise

January 30, 2007

ASBURY PARK PRESS: Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News Service expect first quarter profits at Starbucks Coffee Co. to rise to 26 cents per share, up from 2…

Minimum wage, maximum impact

With the Senate passing its own version of a bill to increase minimum wage, where the issue will land is anybody's guess.

LA push to ban trans fat hits wall

January 29, 2007

Los Angeles Times: A campaign by Los Angeles County to ban the use of trans fat in restaurants suffered a setback Friday when legal advisors told public…

Starbucks making inroads into Russia

January 28, 2007

SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER: Kuwait-based retailer M.H. Alshaya Co. plans to open 10 Starbucks Corp. stores in Russia this year, CEO Mohammed Alshaya announced…