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Five Guys looks to raise $15M 02 Jul 09
Starbucks expands bakery offerings 02 Jul 09
The Loop Pizza Grill intros new toasted ciabatta sandwiches 02 Jul 09
Qdoba, Tetherball partner on mobile loyalty program 02 Jul 09
Former Organic To Go catering CEO in court 02 Jul 09

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RE/MAX Launches Redesigned Web Site Geared To Current Needs Of Home Buyers And Sellers
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports June 2009 Sales
Just Between Friends Franchise Systems Inc. Sells Its 95th Franchise
Danielle Browning: Providing Immediate Help for Individuals in Need of Health Coverage and Career Recreation
The Utility Company Announces Release of Connected Office 4.0 Virtual IT Service and Support Program
The Spy Place Interview With CNBC's Inside Business With Fred Thompson is Set to Take place on July 14th
FranchiseMart of Boca Raton Hosts Franchise & Business Opportunities Show
Empathica Webinar to Detail "Why It Pays to Listen to the Voice of the Customer"
Australians Prefer the Taste of Eagle Boys' Pizzas: Research Confirms
SBA 504 Loans Now Allow Refinancing of Small Business Debt
The Personal Travel Group is Counting Down to the Launch of an Exciting New Travel Industry Business
JAXQuickfit Penrith Wins Local Business Award
Pizza Fusion Co-Founder Selects OTA's 2009 New Product Winners
Golf Greens Fore U Expands into Northern Utah with Newly Named Licensee
Travel Weekly Power List Places Travel Leaders Group in Top 10

Jim Coen's Let's Talk Franchising Blog

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Brueggers continues to expand despite weak economy Tue, 25 Nov 2008
Patrick Kaufmann joins DDIFO Board of Directors Fri, 07 Nov 2008
Coffee News Announces New Ownership Mon, 03 Nov 2008

Topix

Man calls 911 claiming McDonald's robbed him Thu, 02 Jul 2009
....Homos in distress and 911 fast food. Wed, 01 Jul 2009
Police search for naked french fry thief Tue, 30 Jun 2009
Police: Man Brings Paintball Gun Into Wendy's 18min Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Taco Bell Makes Cinema Debut Mon, 29 Jun 2009
Riverhead woman sentenced for fast food robberies Mon, 29 Jun 2009
'Appetizing' TV Programming Coming Soon, To a Fast Food Restaurant Near You Sun, 28 Jun 2009
5 Yummy Fast Food Meals that Are Less Than 500 Calories Sat, 27 Jun 2009
Burger King's Super Seven Incher Ad Thu, 25 Jun 2009
More Taxes Proposed: On Meat and Fast Food Thu, 25 Jun 2009
Fast Food & Beverage Chains Still on the iPhone App Sidelines Wed, 24 Jun 2009
Burger King Ads Not Working Tue, 23 Jun 2009
Fast Food Restaurant Gutted by Fire Tue, 23 Jun 2009
When even fast-food restaurants aren't hiring, unemployed teens finding summer stimulus jobs Mon, 22 Jun 2009
Lawrence Burger King Doubles As Country Music Joint Sun, 21 Jun 2009
Police say mom was on crack during Cocoa robbery Sun, 21 Jun 2009
Crook Targets Fast Food Chains 1hr Sun, 21 Jun 2009
Police search for suspect in string of fast food robberies Sat, 20 Jun 2009
Denver cop accused of flashing gun to fast food worker Fri, 19 Jun 2009
Wendy's/Arby's plans 135 locations in Middle East Thu, 18 Jun 2009

Franchise Law Blog

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QSR Magazine

Arby's Adds to Roastburger Line
Court Rules in Favor of Taco Bell Franchisees
California Tortilla to Use Secret Password
McDonald's Rolls Out Angus Burgers
Pizza Patron Expanding Quick-Serve Pizza Concept
New Study Supports Cottonseed Oil
Green Restaurant Association Endorses Oil Recycler
NRA's Restaurant Activity Index Falls in May
Taco Del Mar Using Alaska Pollock for Promo
KFC 'Filling Up' Tanks for Fourth

Nations Restaurant News (NRN) - Financial News (registration required)

Studies show waning optimism among restaurateurs Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Benihana's 4Q profit falls on charges Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Execs with financial experience take CEO reins at restaurant chains Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
CKE 1Q net dips, margins hold steady Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Bond market open for restaurants Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Darden: No economic recovery this year Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Sonic sales slump in 3Q Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Casual execs tout menu variety, core guests as keys to survival Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Arcapita sells Church's Chicken Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Carrols investors to sell shares Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Kona Grill rejects buyout offer Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Bob Evans’ bid to boost traffic begins with appetizing starters Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Chicago kitchen a ‘Tru’ mixture of modern and classic styles Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Tru’s Tramonto aims to blend old and new Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Luby's posts 3Q loss on falling sales Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Granite City hires restructuring firm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Jamba plans to grow menu, sell stores in face of mounting losses Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Bob Evans stock surges on 4Q results Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
CPI data could present another set of challenges for restaurants Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT
Surveys point to brighter future for restaurants Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:04 GMT

Nations Restaurant News (NRN) - Quick Service Restaurant News (registration required)

Dunkin’ CEO Travis: Time to make doughnut chain a national player Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
‘Six’ sells for CKE, even as burger nears namesake price Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Starbucks, Jamba sour on corn syrup Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Krystal Giveaway Show keeps fans plugged in with social-media event Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Jamba plans to grow menu, sell stores in face of mounting losses Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Vendors drive traffic but rev up operator aggression Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Industry players tout best practices for beating recession at NRA Show Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
New owner revitalizes Leeann Chin with investments in menus, decor Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Brands brew fierce new competition in QSR coffee Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Cause marketing takes KFC’s ‘freshness’ message to the streets Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Fro-yo chains in heated battle to ice competition Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Quiznos aims ‘Torpedo’ ads at Subway market Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Operators: Call centers still relevant despite online ordering advances Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Analysts question QSR stability as BK’s traffic gains level off Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Taco Bell to try for $5M donation benefiting Foundation for Teens Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Leadership Summit brings chain execs, lawmakers together Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Yum boosts presence in China with stake in ‘hot-pot’ chain Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
BK debuts Whopper Bar concept, eyes on-site arena in plan to beef up growth Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Pollo Campero debuts new chicken sandwich line Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT
Variety on the menu as QSR chains seek to energize sales Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:06 GMT

Nations Restaurant News (NRN) - Operations News (registration required)

Chipotle turns curses of online ordering into blessings Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Simple food safety still applies to high-tech ordering and delivery Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Operators: Call centers still relevant despite online ordering advances Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
After the call, operators keep food safe during delivery Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Pizza Patrón learns to fill customers' need for speed Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Rapid turnover helps keeps food safe at Pizza Patrón Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
One Flew South's chefs must maneuver in tight quarters Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Airport security rules call for stepped-up food safety methods Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Exec panel tackles operations, green strategies Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Fine-dining spots adjust ops to add delivery Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Delivery poses unique food-safety challenges Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Ops show their flexibility in offsite kitchens Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
When off-premise, set up the sanitation station first Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Domino's delivers with ops tweaks for subs Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Hot handling eliminates safety risk of new subs Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
What’s on tap at Yard House? State-of-the-art suds management Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Serving safe suds is a priority at Yard House Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Tough economy? Perfect time to upgrade ops, Applebee’s franchisee says Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Sanitation practices that let a worried COO sleep Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT
Chefs beat Monday blues with simpler menus, operations Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:43:08 GMT