Red Mango Names Pizza Veteran Barron CEO
Red Mango Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing retail franchise concepts, today announced the appointment of Barry M. Barron, Sr. as its chief executive officer.
Barron, a Dallas resident, brings extensive restaurant experience to the role, including six years leading Papa John’s international expansion and 10 years in restaurant operations with Pizza Hut. Most recently, Barron was chief operating officer of ACE Cash Express, where he helped to grow the chain from 700 to 1,800 locations.
Boloco Raises Its Own Bar in Green Operations
Back in March 2008, Boloco, a chain of burrito restaurants, became the first fast-casual chain in New England to become a Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). But when Boloco found out an even higher level of certification could be achieved, the company decided to reach for the stars. Boloco is now the first chain (more than 10 units) of restaurants to become a 2 Star Certified Green Restaurant across all of their 17 locations.
Cheeseboy Now Four Units Strong
Cheeseboy: Grilled Cheese to Go, a quick-service grilled cheese franchise concept, opened its fourth location on July 25 at the Prudential Center in Boston’s Back Bay. The new Cheeseboy is located in the Terrace Food Court of The Shops at the Prudential Center, offering customers a menu of classic, freshly made grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, macaroni and cheese, and other snacks.
Chick-fil-A Boosts Breakfast with Multigrain Oatmeal
Recognizing the importance of a balanced breakfast, Chick-fil-A is offering Multigrain Oatmeal as a new breakfast menu option for its health-conscious customers at its restaurants nationwide beginning today.
White Castle Puts ‘Puzzle’ Together for Autism Speaks
Continuing its commitment to Autism Speaks, White Castle will again participate in the Autism Speaks Puzzle Piece campaign. White Castle customers and employees can purchase a puzzle piece for $1, attach it to the castle wall, and support the nation’s largest autism research and advocacy organization. Puzzle pieces are available July 24 through August 20 in all restaurants.
Mass. Governor Applauds Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee
On Tuesday, July 19, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick visited Reading-based Keurig, Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., to applaud the company and its employees on its long-standing commitment to innovation, job creation, corporate giving, and volunteerism. Governor Patrick was greeted by Keurig President Michelle Stacy and the entire staff at the Keurig headquarters’ entrance, where he participated in a meet-and-greet style discussion with the senior management team and then toured the facility.
Zoes Kitchen Opens First Auburn Location
Zoes Kitchen, a popular, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant featuring fresh, savory dishes, opened its first location in Auburn, marking Zoes’ eighth location in Alabama. The new restaurant is located on 234 B West Magnolia Ave., Auburn, AL 36830, 334-821-2085.
The National Grange Supports Right to Repair Act
BETHESDA, Md., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The nation’s oldest national agricultural organization, the National Grange, calls on Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 1449) in order to protect individual vehicle ownership rights, particularly for residents…
Advocates for Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Announce Two Week ‘Right2Know’ March from NYC to White House Oct. 1-16
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals announced today a bold mobilization plan to raise awareness and pressure the government about the lack of labeling of Genetically Engineered foods people unknowingly consume. Such food…
Giant King Grass Pellets Tested By Korea Forest Research Institute
IRVINE, Calif., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC – News), a clean energy company growing Giant King™ Grass as a low-carbon, renewable biomass crop and its subsidiary VIASPACE Green Energy Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VGREF), today provided results of testing…
