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Foodservice demand for California avocados growing
July 23, 2012
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has experienced a growth in demand through foodservice promotions this year.
read nowStarbucks to open additional Evolution Fresh locations
July 22, 2012
Starbucks is looking to expand its Evolution Fresh beverage concept and has plans to open three additional locations this year.
read nowSaladworks sales up 9.3 percent year to date
July 20, 2012
Saladworks has announced that same-store sales for the second quarter are up 4 percent from last year. Year to date, Saladworks is up 9.3 percent.
read nowQuiznos names new CEO, CMO
July 19, 2012
Quiznos has announced the appointment of Stuart K. Mathis as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective July 30, 2012. Additionally…
read nowMcAlister's Deli names Carl Jakaitis CFO
July 18, 2012
McAlister's Deli has announced that Carl Jakaitis has been named as the company's chief financial officer.
read nowBolt Burgers plans D.C. opening
July 18, 2012
Bolt Burgers, a newly developed fast casual restaurant, is looking to open its first location in Washington, D.C.
read nowRevel Systems unveils integrated POS for food trucks
July 17, 2012
Revel Systems, a provider of iPad point-of-sale (POS) solutions has announced the release of an iPad-based restaurant POS system specially designed for food…
read nowBurger 21 signs fourth franchise deal
July 16, 2012
Burger 21, founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., has announced that it has signed a franchise deal to open one location in Vorhees, N.J.…
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie waive franchise fees for military veterans
July 13, 2012
Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are waiving 100 percent of the franchise fee for military veterans through the remainder of 2012.
read nowWingstop forms advertising co-ops in Phoenix, San Diego and Denver
July 12, 2012
Wingstop has formed advertising cooperatives in Phoenix, San Diego and Denver and named DB&M Media as its agency of record for the newly created co-ops.
read nowAspiring food truck operators to battle during Food Network show
July 12, 2012
Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race is returning for its third season Aug. 19, with host Tyler Florence.
read nowShare Our Strength, restaurateurs ask Congress to protect food stamp program
July 12, 2012
This week, more than 400 of America's culinary leaders were on Capitol Hill to ask Congress to protect funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
read nowPanera Bread readies for Q2 earnings
July 11, 2012
Panera Bread Company will report its fiscal 2012 second quarter results after the market close July 24, 2012.
read nowFood associations voice opposition to new dairy supply program
July 11, 2012
Several national food trade associations have voiced their opposition to a new dairy program designed to periodically limit milk production that is included in…
read nowMcAlister's Deli to open 18 additional units
July 10, 2012
McAlister’s Deli has announced the signing of three multi-unit store development agreements with new and existing franchisees for 10 new restaurants in the…
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Buffalo Wild Wings redesigns restaurants
July 10, 2012
As it enters its 30th year, Buffalo Wild Wings is refreshing its look, restaurants and its commitment to the guest experience. After more than a year of…
read nowCosi announces completion of rights offering
July 9, 2012
Cosi Inc. has announced the completion of its previously announced rights offering that expired June 30, 2012.
read nowCaribou Coffee opens new locations, names SVP retail operations
July 9, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the latest addition to its Washington, D.C.-area locations with an opening in Vienna, Va., in Fairfax County. Caribou…
read nowWingstop sales increase 12.6 percent
July 8, 2012
Wingstop has announced that same store sales for the second quarter are up 12.6 percent over the same quarter last year and 11.5 percent year to date.
read nowStarbucks launches Indivisible coffee, digital campaign
July 1, 2012
In honor of the July Fourth holiday in the United States, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has penned an open letter to consumers to "come together" in celebration…
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