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Rubio's passes on buyout offer
November 1, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has decided to decline an $80 million buyout offer it received from stockholder Alex Meruelo and the Meruelo Group, and Levine…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe inks deal to open 12 non-traditional locations
November 1, 2009
Corner Bakery Cafe has announced that it will partner with franchisee PhaseNext Hospitality to develop 12 new Corner Bakery Cafe locations in non-traditional…
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian and Doc Popcorn open co-brand pilot
November 1, 2009
Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced the opening of its newest location inside an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas. This is the fourth Maui Wowi Hawaiian…
read nowElephants Delicatessen implements MonkeyCatering
October 29, 2009
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based solutions for the QSR and fast casual restaurant segment, has announced that Portland, Ore.-based Elephants…
read nowBoston Market extends 'Two Kids Eat Free' program
October 28, 2009
Boston Market has announced that its widely popular "Two Kids Eat Free" dining program will be extended past Oct. 31, offering customers the same deal every…
read nowRubio's sets Q3 2009 conference call
October 28, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. will hold a conference call Nov. 4, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2009. …
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings posts 25% revenue gain
October 27, 2009
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2009. Company-owned restaurant sales increased 26 percent for…
read nowAmerican Airlines to serve Ben & Jerry's sundaes
October 27, 2009
Ben & Jerry's is the latest brand to find a home for some of its products on airline carriers. Starting Nov. 1, American Airlines will serve new Ben &…
read nowPanera Bread systemwide comps up nearly 3%
October 27, 2009
Panera Bread Company has reported a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent for its third quarter ended Sept. 29, 2009. Franchise-operated…
read nowEinstein Noah sets date for Q3 earnings release
October 22, 2009
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its third quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes Nov. 5, 2009. A…
read nowChipotle third quarter revenue up nearly 14%
October 22, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill's revenue increase of 13.8 percent was attributable to the opening of restaurants not in the comparable base and a 2.7 percent increase…
read nowChipotle wants to convert to single-stock class
October 21, 2009
According to an article in the Denver Business Journal, Chipotle will ask its shareholders to agree to single class of common-stock conversion. The…
read nowAbundant Brands acquires Bajio Mexican Grill
October 20, 2009
American Fork, Utah-based Abundant Brands has acquired the fast casual concept Bajio Mexican Grill from Franchise Brands, a subsidiary of Doctor's Associates…
read nowZagat releases restaurant trends report
October 20, 2009
The results of Zagat's 2010 America's Top Restaurants survey were released today on ZAGAT.com, covering thousands of eateries across 45 U.S. markets. In the…
read nowRubio's receives $80 million buyout offer
October 18, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. said it received an unsolicited offer from an investor group to buy the company for about $80 million. The company said the group…
read nowSalsarita's launches national breakfast catering program
October 14, 2009
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has expanded catering beyond lunch and dinner to include a breakfast program after testing its acceptance in select markets across…
read nowNew fast casual blog highlights quick-change scams
October 11, 2009
A new blog titled Fast Casual-ty tracks one employee's experiences as a worker in a fast casual restaurant. The first entry highlights a quick-change scam in…
read nowWingstop marks 25 consecutive quarters of comps growth
October 11, 2009
Wingstop, the nation's fastest-growing chicken wing chain, has announced positive comparable store sales for the 25th consecutive quarter. Wingstop ended the…
read nowPanera Bread recognizes top franchise operator
October 8, 2009
Raleigh-Durham-based Breadwinners at the Triangle has been named Panera Bread's Featured Franchise Operator, an award which recognizes operational excellence…
read nowStarbucks sues Twohig for taking job at Dunkin' Donuts
October 7, 2009
Starbucks Corp. is suing its former divisional senior vice president Paul Twohig for taking a job with Dunkin' Donuts, according to a story by Bloomberg News.
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