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Fazoli's acquired by Sun Capital
October 19, 2006
Sun Capital Partners has acquired Fazoli's Restaurants for an undisclosed amount. Effective immediately, former McDonald's executive Robert Weissmueller…
read nowMcSubway Study finds Subway food is not that healthy
October 19, 2006
The Star: A new study shows that Subway is not as healthy as it claims to be. The new research — labeled the "McSubway Study" — was based on exit interviews…
read nowEl Pollo Loco withdraws IPO
October 11, 2006
El Pollo Loco Holding Inc. withdrew its $135 million initial public offering with underwriter Bank of America. "El Pollo Loco's decision not to execute an…
read nowSept. comps rise 5.9% at Panera Bread
October 4, 2006
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. reported system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 5.9 percent for the four weeks ended Sept. 26, 2006. According to a…
read nowFast-food chains sued over grilled chicken claims CCF calls bogus
September 28, 2006
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is suing seven quick-service chains for serving what it calls carcinogenic grilled chicken. The group…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings installs interactive NFL game
September 11, 2006
CARLSBAD, Calif. — NTN Buzztime Inc., a developer and distributor of Play Along TV entertainment and technology, announced a promotional partnership with…
read nowChipotle operator wins over students with free food
August 30, 2006
Journal and Courier: The restaurant handed out burritos, tacos and soft drinks to a mostly Purdue University student crowd that at times stood in a line more…
read nowPassport Restaurants seeking $10M for fast-casual development
August 24, 2006
ORLANDO, Fla. — Passport Restaurants Inc., a restaurant holding company, announced that it has retained a New York investment banking firm to assist the…
read nowNorthern Kentucky Health inspections go online
August 23, 2006
Community Press: The Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department restaurant inspection scores online at www.nkyhealth.org. The information shows…
read nowNoah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend
August 14, 2006
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.
read nowNevada minimum wage proposal pits unions against restaurant group
August 14, 2006
Associated Press: A proposal on the November ballot to increase Nevada's minimum wage by $1 an hour has pitted union groups against the Nevada Restaurant…
read nowPanera reports flat July sales
August 1, 2006
ST LOUIS — Panera Bread Co. reported flat comps for July. The company said sales increases for the month were negatively impacted by sales lost at eight…
read nowVirginia woman sues Buffalo Wild Wings for "grease smell"
July 27, 2006
Style Weekly: A Richmond, Va., woman is suing a Buffalo Wild Wings operator because her company's redevelopment projects smell like chicken-wing grease. The…
read nowSkippers Chowder implements trans-fat-free frying oil
July 26, 2006
EDMONDS, Wash. — Skippers Chowder and Seafood House, a 60-store QSR chain in the Northwest, has switched to trans-fat-free cooking oil. According to a news…
read nowAtlanta Bread opens full-service concept
July 12, 2006
SMYRNA, Ga. — Atlanta Bread Company recently opened its first full-service restaurant — Zaria Café and Bakery. The first location opened in Vinings…
read nowWingstop Q2 comps up 11.1%
July 9, 2006
DALLAS — James Flynn, Wingstop president and chief executive, said second-quarter comp-store sales increased 11.1 percent. According to a news release…
read nowBruegger's celebrates 4th of July with Red, White and Blue Bagels Fundraiser
July 4, 2006
To celebrate the United States' independence, Bruegger's partnered with Operation Homefront to support deployed U.S. servicemen and women. Bruegger's…
read nowPanda Express opens first military location
June 29, 2006
Panda Express is celebrating the opening of their first military base location on July 5 at Edwards Air Force Base. In honor of both the opening and…
read nowQdoba online contest pays off
June 27, 2006
DENVER — Qdoba Mexican Grill said it received 1,000 nominations for its online "Who Do You Love?" promotion. The promotion ran from March 7 to April 14 in…
read nowJapan to restart U.S. beef imports
June 21, 2006
HONG KONG — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said an agreement has been reached with Japan to restart U.S. beef exports, pending planned inspections of…
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