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Restaurant operators report positive sales for 8th consecutive month
February 29, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry is positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) remained…
read nowFive Guys franchisee secures two N.J. locations
February 28, 2012
RKF, an independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, recently arranged two long-term retail leases in…
read nowBoddie-Noell CEO to speak at foodservice security convention
February 28, 2012
The National Food Service Security Council (NFSSC) announced that Bill Boddie, president and CEO, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, will serve as a keynote at its 33rd…
read nowNFL players open Panera Bread in Santa Barbara market
February 28, 2012
Panera Bread will open its first Santa Barbara, Calif., bakery-cafe on March 3, co-owned by former USC All-American, NFL player and current ESPN broadcaster…
read nowPanda Restaurant Group deploys Ascend Software solutions
February 27, 2012
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has selected and deployed several of Ascend Software's solutions for business process improvement, as well as to automate its…
read nowUSDA projects temporary rise in chicken prices
February 27, 2012
A shortage of poultry is expected to drive up chicken prices for consumers, according to the recently released USDA Agricultural Projections to 2021 report…
read nowBurger 21 signs first franchise deal
February 27, 2012
Burger 21 has sold its first-ever franchises with two deals signed for a total of three units in the Orlando, Fla., market. As the company kick-starts its…
read nowCosi Inc. regains Nasdaq listing compliance
February 23, 2012
Così Inc. has announced that it has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Standards by curing the company's bid price and Market Value of Listed…
read nowCaribou Coffee posts strong Q4 gains
February 23, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 for the period ending Jan. 1, and confirmed fiscal year…
read nowJack in the Box profit falls on refranchising efforts
February 23, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $12 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended Jan. 22, compared with net earnings of $32.…
read nowNRA, NRAEF elect new board members
February 23, 2012
The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have elected new officers to their board of…
read nowCherryBerry builds on growth momentum
February 22, 2012
CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar will soon be opening its doors in Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado and Iowa, based on a newly signed master franchise agreement…
read nowFREEBIRDS marks first locale in San Francisco Bay
February 22, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced that it will open its first Bay Area location in Foster City, Calif., on Feb. 29. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give the…
read nowCleveland next landing pad for Mama Fu's
February 22, 2012
With 13 existing locations and up to eight new store openings in the next 12 months, Mama Fu’s has increased the number of restaurants it has in various stages…
read nowQuiznos shakes up board to help reinvigorate the brand
February 22, 2012
Denver-based Quiznos has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its board of managers.
read nowNRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship
February 22, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…
read nowCosta Vida reports strong unit growth in 2011
February 21, 2012
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has reported a 74 percent unit growth increase for 2011.
read nowCharley's Rolls out beer battered fish sandwich
February 21, 2012
Charley’s Grilled Subs is giving customers a reason to look forward to Lent this year by unveiling a freshly prepared Crispy Beer Battered Fish Sandwich.
read nowQuiznos debuts in North India this week
February 21, 2012
Quiznos' first outlet in North India opens Wednesday in New Delhi.
read nowCousins Subs renews focus on products, growth and marketing
February 21, 2012
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs is marking its 40th anniversary with new initiatives that focus on its products, franchise growth and marketing investments.
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