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BY Linda Lacina
Thanks to a commitment to big ideas, a dessert became one of the breakout launches at SXSW. Chiquita and Fyffes Merge to Create World's Largest Banana Company
BY Kate Taylor
Two historic brands merge to create ChiquitaFyffes, a company expected to sell 160 million boxes of bananas annually. A New Kind of Trailer Park: Entrepreneurs Create Community for Mobile Businesses
BY Kate Taylor
Food trucks and mobile businesses find their homes in parks and malls. Inventor of the Cronut Reveals His Latest Creation
BY Geoff Weiss
The quirky chef will debut his Chocolate Chip Cookie Milk Shots exclusively this weekend at SXSW, but may soon sell them at his New York City bakery. Cerberus Purchases Safeway in $9B Deal
Cerberus Capital Management, which already owns grocery chain Albertsons, will purchase the 1,600-store Safeway chain. Sbarro, a Food-Court Staple, May File for Bankruptcy as Early as Next Week
BY Kate Taylor
If 2014 is the year fast-food pizza dies, Sbarro may be the first victim. According to reports, the chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy. Burger King Replaces Regular Fries With 'Satisfries' in Kid's Meals
BY Kate Taylor
The burger chain's lower-calorie fries will now serve as the standard fry in Burger King's Kid's Meals. Chipotle Says Global Warming May Mean the End of Guacamole
BY Kate Taylor
The burrito chain has said that if climate change continues to adversely affect the weather, some options may be dropped from the menu. Olive Garden Undergoes 'Brand Renaissance' as Investors' Criticism Intensifies
BY Kate Taylor
Yesterday, Olive Garden revealed a new logo and revamped restaurants. However, investors still want the chain to be cut off. Franchise Players: From Piloting Planes to Fro-Yo Franchising
BY Kate Taylor
Here's how Paul Hornick went from working as a stunt pilot to owning four Red Mango frozen yogurt shops. McDonald's Wants to Run More Tests on 'Build-Your-Own-Burger' Concept
BY Kate Taylor
We'll soon see if McDonald's can keep fast food speedy and cheap while giving customers customization options. Report: Quiznos Is Preparing to File for Bankruptcy
BY Kate Taylor
According to reports, Quiznos is moving towards its second major financial restructuring in the last two years. Lunch Seekers: 3 Free Apps to Help You Locate Gourmet Food Trucks
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
Dig into one of these appetizing apps and go get your local food truck grub on. Desperate Measures: Olive Garden Revamps Menu as Investors Get Pushy
BY Kate Taylor
Olive Garden added 20 new items to its menu, as investors call for its parent company to shed the struggling chain. Fast-Food Chains Are Suddenly Going Bananas Over Breakfast
BY Kate Taylor
From Taco Bell's new Waffle Tacos to McDonald's potential extended breakfast hours, chains are giving breakfast lovers something to talk about. How Baskin-Robbins Is Trying Not to Disappear
BY Kate Taylor
Baskin-Robbins has been struggling in the U.S., but it's not giving up. GrubHub Seamless Files for Tastiest Tech IPO Yet
BY Kate Taylor
GrubHub Seamless is the latest-consumer tech company to file for a confidential initial public offering. Franchise Players: From Making Minimum Wage to Running the Show as a CiCi's Pizza Franchisee
BY Kate Taylor
When she was 16, Dulce Luevano was making $5.15 working at CiCi's Pizza. Now, she owns her own shop. Wendy's Sells 70 Restaurants in Dallas, Continuing Refranchising Effort
BY Kate Taylor
As a part of a refranchising push to sell 415 restaurants to franchisees, Wendy's has sold 70 units in Dallas-Fort Worth. Fresh Idea: Entrepreneur Puts Salad in a Vending Machine
BY Gabrielle Karol
A visit to the vending machine can yield chocolate, chips or soda but what about fresh vegetables? This Startup Just Raised $23 Million Thanks to Wealthiest Man in Asia
BY Jay Yarow
Egg-replacement startup Hampton Creek has raised its biggest round of funding to date thanks to the investment of Asian billionaire Li Ka-shing. Chipotle's New Series Feels Like House of Cards, But Without the Good Parts
BY Kate Taylor
Chipotle premiered the first episode of its comedy series Farmed and Dangerous this Monday on Hulu. Online Marketplace Abe's Market to Start Funding Organic Businesses
BY Laura Entis
The team behind online marketplace Abe's Market already gives natural product entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their products. Now, they want to help them grow their businesses by making direct investments. Under the Radar: 10 Startups to Watch in 2014
BY Jason Fell
Entrepreneur.com partnered with Social Media Week to come up with a list of startups that have potential for a breakout year.