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Baristas to open new location in Washington

Seattle-based Baristas Coffee Company said that it will open a costume themed drive-thru espresso location in Washington.

Dunkin' Donuts expands footprint in South Florida

Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee and baked goods chain in the US, has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with the existing franchisee, David McNulty, for 10 new restaurants in Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties as part of its growth strategy.

Red Mango extends contract with real estate firm

Red Mango, a retailer of frozen yogurt and fruit smoothies in the US, has extended its service agreement with Cassidy Turley, a commercial real estate services provider.

Perkins & Marie Callender's Q2 revenue declines 6.3%

Perkins & Marie Callender's, an operator of dining restaurant concepts in the US, has reported revenues of $114.2m for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, a decrease of 6.3% compared to $121.9m in the same quarter last year.

Smashburger kicks off 2011 international expansion with South Korea

Smashburger, an American fast-casual burger restaurant chain, has broken ground on its plan of expansion into South Korea through its alliance with Bridging Culture Worldwide, a consulting, strategic planning and management firm.

Global Franchise subsidiary expands into Australia

Global Franchise Group, a strategic brand management company which focuses on two retail concepts, said that its wholly owned subsidiary for the Marble Slab Creamery brand has signed a master franchise agreement with Miteco Pacific for its expansion into Australia.

Kelso & Company to acquire Logan's Roadhouse

Kelso & Company (Kelso) has signed an agreement to acquire Logan’s Roadhouse, a full-service restaurant chain in the US, through its associate.

California Pizza Kitchen opens first restaurant in India

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), a casual dining chain in the US, has opened its first restaurant in Bandra Kula Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, India.

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe to open fourth location in Missouri

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe, a quick-service restaurant in Columbia, will open its new location in St Louis in early September of this year. The St Louis location will mark as the Pickleman's second franchise cafe, and the company's fourth overall.

Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri opens Zune restaurant

Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri, an internationally-branded full service, upscale property in West Delhi in association with Karen Anand, chef and food consultant, has opened a new Indian fine dining restaurant at the hotel, 'Zune'.

Benihana Q1 revenue increases to $100.8m

Benihana, an operator of restaurants in the US, has reported total revenues of $100.8m for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, an increase of 5% compared to $96m in the same quarter last year.


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