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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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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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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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07/01/2009
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, will soon open its first three stores in the Washington, D.C. area thanks to franchise agreements with former teacher Elizabeth Winterhalter and restaurant entrepreneur Jeff Qiu.
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Emerging Restaurant Chain Pizza Fusion Opens in Santa Monica 06/26/2009
Pizza Fusion, pioneer of the environmental and organic restaurant movements, recently opened in Santa Monica at 2901 Ocean Park Blvd. Ste 123, soon to be followed by another location in Hollywood at 7950 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 104. Restaurateur David Whitworth is the franchisee behind Pizza Fusion's new Santa Monica location.
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Chicago UFood Restaurants Close 06/26/2009
UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that its Chicago franchisee has terminated the operation of his three UFood Grill Restaurants in that city. George Naddaff, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are disappointed that our franchisee has elected to make this decision."
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The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Industry Veteran, Trend Watcher May 28, 2009 Foodservice Ups its Game
Ever since the first ticket was sold at a baseball game, foodservice was there. I don... 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
The Next Big Thing Lane Cardwell, Industry Veteran, Trend Watcher May 2, 2009 Bobby Bets Big on Burgers
I finally had the opportunity to visit one of Bobby Flay’s burger restaurants y... More
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