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Solo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications
March 12, 2012
A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…
read nowZaxby's ranks No. 7 in customer satisfaction survey
March 12, 2012
Zaxby’s has been ranked number seven in the Top 10 Excellent Large Fast-Food Chains with 500 or more U.S. units in the recently published Quick-Track study…
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant Group appoints chief restaurant officer
March 11, 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian L. Unger to chief restaurant officer, a newly created position at the company. Unger…
read nowJohnny Carros joins MOOYAH as franchise consultant
March 8, 2012
Restaurant-industry veteran Johnny Carros is joining MOOYAH as its new franchise business consultant, the company has announced.
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe hires VP of franchise sales
March 7, 2012
On the heels of signing several multi-unit franchise deals in 2011, Corner Bakery Cafe has named hospitality industry veteran Jonathan Benjamin as vice…
read nowPanera Bread to boost ad spend, cites fast casual competition
March 7, 2012
Panera Bread Co. has announced its plans to increase its media investment in 2012 by 26 percent, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal.
read nowPizza Fusion plans Vegas unit
March 7, 2012
Pizza Fusion will open a new restaurant in the Las Vegas area this spring.
read nowFirehouse Subs posts strong same-store sales, unit growth in 2011
March 6, 2012
Firehouse Subs surpassed its company goals and industry averages in 2011, resulting in a record-breaking year. The brand grew by 79 restaurants for a total for…
read nowPinkberry names retail exec to board of directors
March 6, 2012
Pinkberry has announced that leading retail executive Betsy McLaughlin is joining the company’s board of directors.
read nowRestaurant chains join Healthy Dining's new School Wellness program
March 6, 2012
Healthy Dining has announced the rollout of a research-based initiative, the "Healthy Dining School Wellness Rewards Program," designed to contribute to the…
read nowEinstein Noah posts positive Q4, FY 2011 results
March 5, 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reported an 8.6 percent increase in revenue for the company's fourth quarter ended Jan. 3. Revenue increased to $115.1 million…
read nowUnique Pizza and Subs plans to purchase Pizza Fusion
March 5, 2012
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, has signed a letter of intent to purchase Boca Raton, Fla.-based Pizza Fusion Holdings.
read nowAsian Box opens in California
March 4, 2012
San Francisco-based FK Restaurants & Hospitality has announced the opening of its Asian Box concept in Palo Alto, Calif. The concept was inspired by Asian…
read nowUFood Grill introduces health-inspired value meals
March 4, 2012
UFood Restaurant Group has announced that when they open their first of three locations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland, they’ll…
read nowSchlotzsky's franchising execs achieve leadership designation
March 1, 2012
Austin-based Schlotzsky’s has announced that three members of the franchise team were recognized as Certified Franchise Executives (CFE) by the International…
read nowEinstein Bros. opens first Marriott location
March 1, 2012
Einstein Bros. Bagels will opens in a Marriott hotel for the first time on March 8, 2012, in Arlington, Va.
read nowPanchero's debuts new logo, website
March 1, 2012
Panchero’s Mexican Grill is launching an evolved brand identity including a new logo and website.
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill donates $100K to juvenile diabetes research
March 1, 2012
As part of an ongoing commitment to their charitable partner, Moe’s Southwest Grill, has donated $100,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, whose…
read nowQuiznos to make its debut in Russia
March 1, 2012
Quiznos has announced a partnership with QSR Russia Ltd (QRL), the master franchisee selected to launch the flagship Quiznos restaurants in Russia.
read nowKentucky Restaurant Association training members of food safety, allergens
March 1, 2012
The Kentucky Restaurant Association is offering its members a discounted 90-minute webinar this month, produced by Kitchens with Confidence, a national food…
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