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Buffalo Wings & Rings Is Taking Flight By David Farkas, Senior Editor, 9/1/2009
Emerging restaurant chain Buffalo Wings & Rings rebranded, developed a broader menu less reliant on chicken prices and created operator-support systems, and rebuilt its reputation among franchisees. More
Vapiano to Open First Maryland Restaurant 11/20/2009
Emerging restaurant chain Vapiano signed a lease with Federal Realty to open a corporate-owned Vapiano restaurant in Bethesda Row. This will make the 5th corporately-owned Vapiano and Vapiano's 1st location in Maryland.
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Papa Bello Closes Kebab Cafe Acquisition 11/19/2009
Papa Bello Enterprises Inc. (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce that the company has closed its acquisition of The Kebab Cafe, a Southern California based restaurant concept specializing in Middle Eastern style cuisine with a European twist.
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Expansion Capital: The Art of the (Small) Deal By David Farkas, Senior Editor - 11/19/2009
Rod Guinn, a former Wells Fargo Foothill investment banker, explains scenarios growing restaurant chains will likely face when seeking capital.
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Vapiano to Open in Boston 11/18/2009
Alfred Keilen will open Boston’s first Vapiano restaurant at 191 Stuart Street, the corner of Stuart Street and Charles Street South. The new 5,400 square foot Vapiano location was the first choice in the market by Mr. Keilen.
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Freshberry to Open in North Carolina 11/17/2009
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) announced today the signing of an agreement with John and Linda Lenzmeier to open at least two new FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafés within the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill area of North Carolina.
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Crumbs Bake Shop to Expand to Washington, D.C. 11/16/2009
Due to a tremendous demand, CRUMBS Bake Shop, the first bake shop to introduce the gourmet cupcake, will debut their signature sized cupcakes and delectable sweet treats in the Washington, D.C. market in March 2010.
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Dave's Dispatch David Farkas, Senior Editor, Chain Leader November 16, 2009 In the Realm of Kings
This weekend I dropped by a Kings Restaurant in Monaca, Pa., so... More
The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Industry Veteran, Trend Watcher May 7, 2009 Restaurant Unicorn
I was talking with a casual dining CEO recently about his plans to develop a new conc... More
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