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Their Los Angeles presence is growing with this new Brentwood store opening June 19. The newly renovated San Vicente Blvd. space and previous host to La Salsa will be the company's eleventh location and 4th in Los Angeles.

The Flatbreads come six to a box, and can be topped three different ways with up to three toppings each – all for $11.99.

These limited time only incentives, some of the steepest the brand has ever offered, are part of Baskin-Robbins' growth plans to attract new franchisees and develop with current franchisees through remodels, relocations and expansion.

Dunkin' Donuts recently unveiled a new store design, the brand's first in nearly seven years. The contemporary new look provides an update to Dunkin' Donuts' current restaurant appearance and layout, reflecting the company's evolution from a morning destination into a brand that serves people all day long.

In a search to find the best new recipe in America, US Foods is launching the second annual Next Top Product Contest. Focused on uncovering the best bakery, hot appetizer or sauce recipe, Next Top Product gives customers the opportunity to submit their recipe for a chance to have it made into a US Foods commercial product that will be available across the country.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that it has substantially completed its previously disclosed review of market performance for its Qdoba Mexican Grill® brand. As a result of this comprehensive review, the company plans to close 67 of its company-operated Qdoba restaurants by the end of fiscal 2013, which ends Sept. 29, 2013.

United States District Court Judge Dean D. Pregerson ruled on Friday that a class action lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Unruh Civil Rights Act may proceed to include all California stores containing pickup counters in excess of the height permitted under the ADA.

Blaze Pizza announced that two elite-level multi-unit franchise groups have signed agreements to develop eight stores in Detroit & Grand Rapids, MI, seven stores in Columbus, OH, six stores in Indianapolis and 10 stores in the East Bay & South Bay regions of Northern California.

The National Restaurant Association reiterated its support for immigration reform that addresses restaurant-industry priorities as restaurateurs and state restaurant associations across the country called for sensible reform in events in their home states this week.