Operations News
Chipotle to announce Q2 results
June 18, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2012 financial results July 19, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
read nowFranchise lending up 6 percent year over year
June 18, 2012
Lending to franchise businesses saw a drop of about 0.5 percent from April to May, according to the monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International…
read nowPoll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook
June 14, 2012
While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked…
read nowWebinar to discuss efficiencies in hiring practices
June 13, 2012
FastCasual.com and Hot Schedules are hosting a joint webinar June 28 to discuss efficiencies in restaurant operators' hiring practices.
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Wingstop names former Pizza Inn leader as CEO
June 13, 2012
The Wingstop Board of Directors has announced that Charles Morrison has been named president and CEO of the company. Morrison replaces James Flynn who becomes…
read nowStarbucks debuts American-made merchandise
June 12, 2012
Starbucks today debuted its first line of American-made merchandise, including coffee mugs, available in cafes around the country. The line supports Starbucks…
read nowTom & Eddie's marks 1-year anniversary
June 12, 2012
Tom & Eddie's is celebrating one year since its Deerfield, Ill., restaurant first opened on June 15, 2011.
read nowThe Organic Center joins Jamba Juice's lifestyle initiative
June 12, 2012
Jamba Juice Company announced that The Organic Center has pledged to support Jamba's awareness program, Team Up for a Healthy America.
read nowChipotle hosting two 'Cultivate' festivals
June 11, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the two locations for its Cultivate Food, Ideas & Music Festivals for 2012. Denver, the burrito chain's birthplace…
read nowFast casuals dominate Forbes' list of up-and-coming chains
June 11, 2012
Forbes' recently published a list of "10 great restaurants you haven't heard of – yet," which included mostly fast casual brands.
read nowStarbucks ready to launch K-Cup Packs
June 8, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that, beginning June 12, Starbucks K-Cup packs will be available in participating Starbucks retail stores nationwide.
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill expands into D.C./Baltimore market
June 8, 2012
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the company's expansion into the Washington, D.C./Baltimore market. Garbanzo is planning to open five…
read nowRaving Brands wins lawsuit against former Moe's Southwest Grill franchisees
June 8, 2012
On April 17, 2012, Richard W. Story, federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, entered judgment against a group…
read nowTogo's signs 10 new agreements in the West
June 8, 2012
Togo's Eateries Inc. has signed 10 agreements for new restaurants in California, Nevada and Oregon. Additionally, three new Togo's have opened thus far in 201…
read nowBurger 21 kicks off Atlanta expansion effort
June 8, 2012
Burger 21 announced that it has signed a two-unit franchise deal in Atlanta as it targets the market for growth and opens additional territories for…
read nowPizza Inn CEO steps down
June 7, 2012
Charlie Morrison has stepped down as CEO of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., parent company of the Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co. concepts. He is pursuing another…
read nowFreshii expanding Middle East footprint
June 7, 2012
Freshii is targeting prime markets in the Middle East region for further expansion. The first Middle East Freshii location opened in 2009 in the Dubai…
read nowFazoli's names new VP, franchise development
June 7, 2012
Fazoli's has added Craig Sherwood to lead its nationwide franchising effort. Sherwood, who previously directed Yum! Brands' non-traditional franchise…
read nowStacked celebrates first anniversary with iPad giveaway
June 7, 2012
Southern California-based Stacked:Food Well Built is marking its one-year anniversary with a celebration called "Random STACKS of Kindness."
read nowMild winter lifts U.S. restaurant visits
June 6, 2012
Motivated by mild winter weather, consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice outlets by 1 percent in the first quarter of…
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