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The Greene Turtle's Forward March By Mary Boltz Chapman, Editor-in-Chief, 5/1/2009
What makes The Greene Turtle think it's a good time to begin its fairly aggressive plan, aiming to have 150 units open or in the pipeline within five years? More
Submarina California Subs Receives Cash to Grow 07/02/2009
Submarina(r) California Subs, the "Best Subs Under the Sun(r)", today announced a significant investment in the company by Kerensa Investment Fund 1, LLC. The new alliance enables the 32-year old sub chain to pursue a larger market share within the growing sandwich sector.
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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza to Open in Las Vegas 07/02/2009
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza continues its remarkable expansion July 2 with the opening of its 18th location since premiering in 2002. The newest ACFP, the first outside Florida, will be located in Town Square Las Vegas, an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination on The Strip.
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Jamba Juice Sells Nine Units as Part of Refranchising Effort 07/01/2009
Jamba, Inc. (Nasdaq: JMBA) announced today the sale of nine restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was announced May 28, 2009. The overall refranchising initiative is expected to involve about 150 Company-owned restaurant locations primarily outside of California.
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Local Restaurant Chain Frenchy's Chicken Celebrates 40 Years in Houston 07/01/2009
The distinctive taste of Creole-seasoned cuisine first grabbed Houstonians by the taste buds in 1969 with the opening the original Frenchy's Po-Boy on Scott Street. Still wildly popular, this hometown favorite will celebrate 40 years of providing quality meals and Houston-community care with festivities at two locations.
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Pizza Patron Opens Second Quick-Service Restaurant 07/01/2009
Pizza Patrón, the premier Latin pizza brand, today announced the grand opening of its second Quick Service Pizza (QSP) outlet in San Antonio, Texas. The restaurant is located at 827 S. Zarzamora St. in a densely populated residential community, just west of downtown.
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Costa Vida Invites Fans To Request Neighborhood Locations 07/01/2009
Costa Vida, known for its Baja-inspired, always fresh meals, announced today a new, social media tool on its Web site that gives fans everywhere the chance to request a Costa Vida location in their own neighborhood.
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Three Villa Fresh Restaurants Open on Florida Turnpike 07/01/2009
Villa Enterprises Management, one of the nation's fastest growing multi-concept quick service restaurant franchisors, today announced it has opened three new Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen franchises on the Florida Turnpike with its newest multi-unit operator, international food service company Áreas.
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On the Spot Rate the latest TV commercials, classics, and chain videos July 1, 2009 A Bit of Americana
The nice folks at Ritter's Frozen Custard sent their commercial over for a look-see. ... More
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