U-Swirl revenues increase along with unit count

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May 13, 2010

Revenues from the U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt operations increased to $556,501 in the company's first quarter of 2010, up from $15,699 reported in the same quarter…

Bruegger's announces Q1 financial results

May 12, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has reported a slight decrease in same-store sales for its first quarter ended April 20, 2010.   Although same-store sales were…

Bruegger's announces Q1 financial results

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May 12, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has reported a slight decrease in same-store sales for its first quarter ended April 20, 2010.   Although same-store sales were…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance led funding for Wingstop acquisition

May 10, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently co-led the funding of a $36 million debt facility for the acquisition of Wingstop Restaurants Inc. by an affiliate of…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance led funding for Wingstop acquisition

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May 10, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently co-led the funding of a $36 million debt facility for the acquisition of Wingstop Restaurants Inc. by an affiliate of…

California Tortilla marks busiest sales day ever

May 9, 2010

Thousands of California Tortilla customers chose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by visiting the popular chain in person and through catering orders. To ensure a…

Panera Bread to hold annual meeting May 13

May 9, 2010

Panera Bread Company chairman and CEO Ron Shaich, executive VP and Co-CEO Bill Moreton, and senior VP and CFO Jeff Kip will present at the company's 201…

Spicy Pickle president Marc Geman resigns

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 9, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of Spicy Pickle in the United States and Bread Garden Urban Café in Canada, has announced the resignation of its…

Einstein Noah reports modest Q1 comps increase

May 9, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported the financial results for its concepts operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

California Tortilla marks busiest sales day ever

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May 9, 2010

Thousands of California Tortilla customers chose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo by visiting the popular chain in person and through catering orders. To ensure a…

Panera Bread to hold annual meeting May 13

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May 9, 2010

Panera Bread Company chairman and CEO Ron Shaich, executive VP and Co-CEO Bill Moreton, and senior VP and CFO Jeff Kip will present at the company's 201…

Spicy Pickle president Marc Geman resigns

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 9, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of Spicy Pickle in the United States and Bread Garden Urban Café in Canada, has announced the resignation of its…

Einstein Noah reports modest Q1 comps increase

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May 9, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported the financial results for its concepts operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and…

Romaine lettuce recall emphasizes need for food safety bill

May 9, 2010

Freshway Foods has issued a voluntary recall for products containing romaine lettuce with a use by date of May 12 or earlier because they have the potential to…

Former Starbucks exec looks forward to leading Mrs. Fields' brands

May 5, 2010

Timothy Casey is only on day three of his new job as CEO and president of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies. But he's…

Pandini's intros new chef-inspired creations

May 5, 2010

Pandini's recently launched its latest promotion, East Meets West, featuring a Hoisin Barbecue Chicken Pizza, a Wasabi Hoisin Chicken Labretti, and Kung Pao…

Former Starbucks exec looks forward to leading Mrs. Fields' brands

May 5, 2010

Timothy Casey is only on day three of his new job as CEO and president of Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies. But he's…

Pandini's intros new chef-inspired creations

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May 5, 2010

Pandini's recently launched its latest promotion, East Meets West, featuring a Hoisin Barbecue Chicken Pizza, a Wasabi Hoisin Chicken Labretti, and Kung Pao…

Rubio's to open redesigned restaurant in Anaheim Hills

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 4, 2010

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill will open its third location in the California city of Anaheim May 13. The San Diego-based chain is introducing a new, more upscale…