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Jimmy John's drops sprouts from menu
February 20, 2012
The Jimmy John's restaurant chain is permanently dropping sprouts from its menu after a five-state string of e. coli outbreaks. The outbreaks were the fifth…
read nowCalifornia legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools
February 20, 2012
California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…
read nowJamba Juice to sell specialty tea through acquisition
February 19, 2012
Jamba Juice Company has announced the acquisition of Talbott Teas, a Chicago-based boutique, premium tea company, recently profiled on ABC-TV’s “Shark Tank.”
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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz addresses state of the union
February 19, 2012
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz addressed the country's unemployment rate on CNN's "State of the Union." Schultz said the issue is not one faced by Republicans or…
read nowRed Mango founder Dan Kim receives Minority Business Leader award
February 16, 2012
Red Mango Inc. founder and chief concept officer Dan Kim is adding to his accolades. Kim was recently presented with a Dallas Business Journal 2012 Minority…
read nowCherryBerry signs sweet deal for Kansas, Missouri
February 16, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Darren Martin to develop its CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar…
read nowTogo's expands presence in Oregon
February 16, 2012
As part of its plan to open 28 new units in 2012, Togo's Eateries Inc has opened its newest location in Bend, Ore.
read nowBurger 21 targets South Florida for expansion
February 16, 2012
Burger 21, a fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., announced that it is targeting South Florida for franchise…
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie CEO named to IFA Hall of Fame
February 16, 2012
James H. Amos Jr., CFE, chairman and CEO of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie, has been named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame. The…
read nowSchlotzsky's kicks off 30th Annual Run Bun
February 14, 2012
Schlotzsky’s has announced its 30th Annual Bun Run, scheduled for April 29 in Austin, Texas. The longest-running 5K in Austin’s history is adding a 10K for the…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla rebrands airport locations to Burrito Elito
February 14, 2012
California Tortilla has unveiled Burrito Elito, a sister concept that will debut in Boston Logan and Philadelphia airports.
read nowTop Chef alums to conduct demos at NRA Show
February 14, 2012
Three of Bravo's "Top Chef" reality show's biggest stars – Richard Blais, Spike Mendelsohn and Fabio Viviani – will help raise funds for the National…
read nowUnited Supermarkets, Red Mango test in-store concept
February 13, 2012
United Supermarkets has announced a strategic relationship with Red Mango to test an in-store concept offering healthy frozen yogurt and smoothies to its…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs beefs up international presence
February 13, 2012
Charley’s Grilled Subs, a 454-unit restaurant chain, has grown to 15 restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, the most recent of which opened Jan. 19 at the…
read nowbd's Mongolian Grill opens first Pennsylvania location
February 13, 2012
bd’s Mongolian Grill is heating up Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene with the opening of its newest restaurant Monday.
read nowChipotle to present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Consumer Conference
February 13, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will present at the 2012 BAML Consumer Conference at The Palace Hotel in New York City. The conference will be held March 7, and…
read nowLuna Grill donates 20% of sales to Rady Children's Hospital
February 12, 2012
As part of its Luna Gives Back program, Luna Grill is giving 20 percent of its proceeds on Valentine's Day to Rady Children's Hospital.
read nowFormer Burger King CEO signs on with UK-based LEON
February 12, 2012
Brad Blum, the former CEO of Burger King and Olive Garden Italian Restaurants, has joined the board of LEON, a London-based restaurant concept, as an investor…
read nowCosi signs on industry veteran as consultant
February 9, 2012
Cosi Inc. has entered into an agreement with Brad Blum, owner of BLUM Growth Fund, to provide consulting services related to branding, product development…
read nowNRA announces Kitchen Innovation award winners
February 9, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has named the recipients of its 2012 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes cutting-edge kitchen equipment in the…
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