LOUISVILLE Ky. Papa John's International and the Alpha Restaurant Group have formed a joint venture to open some 30 Papa John's restaurants in the Detroit market within the next six years. The agreement is structured as a joint venture, rather...
MILLER PLACE N.Y. Rockelle Corp., the operator of Stewart's Original Root Beer and other quick-service brands, has acquired the rights to develop and license Chock full o'Nuts locations in the United States. The deal was signed with Segafredo...
ORLANDO Fla. The 10-unit Earl of Sandwich chain is teaming up with the National Urban League to promote franchise stores. The agreement awards the Urban League two franchise stores in exchange for promoting other Earl of Sandwich locations...
DENVER Quiznos is continuing to rebuild its management team with the appointment of former Papa John's franchisee and executive Richard J. Emmett as executive vice president and chief legal officer. On May 1, he succeeds Pat Meyers, who...
NEW YORK The National Labor Relations Board has scheduled a hearing on allegations that Starbucks Corp. used illegal means to discourage the unionization of employees at four units in New York City, according to press reports. Earlier...
MIAMI Burger King is extending its BK Joe premium coffee line for a limited time with the introduction of an iced, chocolate-flavored version. The Mocha BK Joe Iced Coffee, consisting of coffee blended with chocolate syrup and poured over ice...
SEATTLE Starbucks Corp. on Tuesday appointed Peter J. Bocian as executive vice president and chief financial officer designate to replace long-time CFO Michael Casey, who announced his pending retirement last year. Bocian is the chief...
