SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kahala Corp., franchisor of such quick-service chains as Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery, Ranch*1 and Samurai Sam’s, said it is drafting a three-year plan to incorporate more sustainable and green practices at all of its 12 brands. ...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kahala-Cold Stone’s board of directors has exercised an option to end its relationship with chief executive Doug Ducey to enable Kahala founder Kevin Blackwell to take the reins of the franchisor of 14 brands, including Blimpie...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Cold Stone Creamery has named Dan Beem president, succeeding Jim Flaum, who left recently to work on his family-owned Teakwoods Tavern & Grill. Beem most recently was Cold Stone’s vice president of profitability, and he has...
With the Bush administration wielding its clout to seize business records, tap phone calls and eavesdrop on average citizens—all without warrants—restaurant employers are everything from furious to confused to tight-lipped about being drafted into...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Multi-concept franchisor Kahala-Cold Stone Corp. said Thursday it has added the seven-unit Cereality Cereal Bar & Café concept to its growing brand portfolio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed...