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Smashburger blows into Windy City
July 29, 2009
Smashburger has announced yet another franchise deal, this time with Chicago caterer Food for Thought Enterprises through their development arm, Smash Illinois…
read nowPanera Bread's net up 28%
July 28, 2009
Panera Bread's same-store sales for the second quarter ended June 30 decreased 0.4 percent while comps for franchise-operated cafes decreased 0.2 percent, the…
read nowBearclaw Coffee, Mr Pita to open co-branded locations
July 28, 2009
Bearclaw Coffee Co. has formed a strategic co-branding alliance with Askar Brands, parent company of Papa Romano's Pizza, Mr. Pita Sandwiches, Stucchi's Ice…
read nowRubio's to announce Q2 results
July 28, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. will hold a conference call Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 28. The company…
read nowFungus hits tomato crops in Northeast
July 28, 2009
A severe outbreak of late blight fungus is sweeping through tomato crops throughout the Northeast and also could affect potatoes, according to a story in the…
read nowStarbucks to match employee 401(k) contributions
July 27, 2009
Starbucks will match employee contributions to the Future Roast 401(k) Savings Plan for the 2009 plan year, CEO Howard Schultz said in a memo. In December…
read nowFast casuals, overpopulation to blame for casual dining downfall
July 27, 2009
An article in the Orlando Sentinel has identified several reasons behind the decline of casual-dining restaurants. In addition to the popularity of fast…
read nowEinstein Noah sets Q2 release date
July 23, 2009
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its second quarter 2009 financial results after the market close Aug. 6. A conference call will follow at …
read nowChipotle reports 14% revenue increase
July 22, 2009
While same-store sales for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.'s second quarter grew a slight 1.7 percent, the company has reported a 14 percent increase in revenue. …
read nowPei Wei comps flat for second quarter
July 22, 2009
Same-store sales at Pei Wei Asian Diner declined 0.1 percent for the 13 weeks ended June 28, according to parent company P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. The dip…
read nowRed Mango to launch probiotic iced teas
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
July 21, 2009
Through its Facebook page, Red Mango has announced the introduction of its exclusive line of all-natural probiotic iced teas, to be offered beginning July 2…
read nowStarbucks earnings rise above expectations
July 21, 2009
Starbucks Corp.'s third quarter earnings were reported at slightly above Wall Street estimates, according to an article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For…
read nowBaja Fresh opens 6th franchised unit, shifts strategic gears
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
July 20, 2009
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill continues to push its franchise development with the opening of a location inside California's Hilton Anaheim. The location marks the…
read nowSpicy Pickle updates operations outlook
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
July 20, 2009
Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has updated its financial and franchise outlook for 2009 that includes the signing of a 10-unit development deal for the Houston…
read nowRaising Cane's conducts operations, menu assessment
July 19, 2009
DALLAS — Raising Cane's has announced it retained Synergy Restaurant Consultants for a restaurant operations assessment and menu development initiative, in…
read nowNRA names educational foundation director
July 16, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Barbara Sido as its executive director, the organization has…
read nowMcAlister's Deli focuses on Central Ohio growth
July 16, 2009
The Columbus Dispatch: McAlister's Deli has announced plans to build at least 10 locations in central Ohio by 2012. The chain, based in Ridgeland, Miss.…
read nowEinstein Bros. opens Maryland location
July 16, 2009
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Einstein Bros. Bagels has announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in College Park, Md., with an unprecedented…
read nowTeen arrested, charged for Starbucks explosion
July 15, 2009
NY1: A Manhattan teenager was charged Wednesday in connection with the Memorial Day explosion outside a Starbucks on the Upper East Side. Police Commissioner…
read nowPanera Bread to release Q2 earnings July 28
July 14, 2009
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. will report its second quarter earnings after the market close July 28. The company will discuss its second quarter results in a…
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