NRA performance index highest in nearly 2 years

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January 28, 2010

Driven by improvements in both business performance and expectations for future business conditions, the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index…

Red Mango sets 2009 record expansion

January 27, 2010

Red Mango has announced record franchise development during 2009 with the signing of 42 franchisees to open a total of 219 locations.   Development agreements…

Fazoli's starts 2010 with new prototype, St. Louis opening

January 27, 2010

Fazoli's will unveil its first new restaurant prototype in more than 15 years when it opens a new locations in Edwardsville, Ill., a suburb of St. Louis; and…

Under 34 crowd values restaurants' proximity to work, delivery services

January 27, 2010

Restaurants and foodservice establishments serving up convenience are poised to do well in this post-recession economy, according to a release by research…

Red Mango sets 2009 record expansion

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January 27, 2010

Red Mango has announced record franchise development during 2009 with the signing of 42 franchisees to open a total of 219 locations.   Development agreements…

Fazoli's starts 2010 with new prototype, St. Louis opening

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January 27, 2010

Fazoli's will unveil its first new restaurant prototype in more than 15 years when it opens a new locations in Edwardsville, Ill., a suburb of St. Louis; and…

Under 34 crowd values restaurants' proximity to work, delivery services

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January 27, 2010

Restaurants and foodservice establishments serving up convenience are poised to do well in this post-recession economy, according to a release by research…

Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop gear up for Big Game

January 26, 2010

As Super Bowl Sunday fast approaches, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar and Wingstop are preparing their restaurants for what has historically been their…

Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop gear up for Big Game

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January 26, 2010

As Super Bowl Sunday fast approaches, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar and Wingstop are preparing their restaurants for what has historically been their…

Panda Express launches $300,000 fundraiser for Haiti

January 25, 2010

Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has launched a two-pronged fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief in Haiti…

Panda Express launches $300,000 fundraiser for Haiti

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January 25, 2010

Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has launched a two-pronged fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief in Haiti…

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. to announce Q4 earnings

January 24, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results Feb. 11, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern…

Taco Del Mar files for Chapter 11

January 24, 2010

Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has announced that it is voluntarily restructuring its business under the protection of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code…

Smashburger to enter Kansas City market in 2010

January 24, 2010

Smashburger has announced its plans to enter the the Greater Kansas City area in 2010 through a 30-unit development deal with Areios LLC.   Smashburger's menu…

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. to announce Q4 earnings

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January 24, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results Feb. 11, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern…

Taco Del Mar files for Chapter 11

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January 24, 2010

Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has announced that it is voluntarily restructuring its business under the protection of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code…

Smashburger to enter Kansas City market in 2010

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January 24, 2010

Smashburger has announced its plans to enter the the Greater Kansas City area in 2010 through a 30-unit development deal with Areios LLC.   Smashburger's menu…

Beautiful Brands signs 300-unit deal

January 21, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced in a statement the signing of a development agreement with Frozen Dreams Franchise Group to open at least 300 new…

Moe's launches rock star look-alike contest

January 21, 2010

The "MOE" in Moe's Southwest Grill originally stood for "Musicians, Outlaws and Entertainers," and the music and artwork in Moe's restaurants have been a…

Freshii sells Baltimore master franchise deal

January 21, 2010

Goel Management, a franchisor of 12 Baja Fresh restaurants, Verizon Wireless retail stores as well as various real estate holdings, has purchased the master…