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Qdoba chef educates guests on the flavors of Mexico
Ted Stoner is a busy man. As Qdoba's head chef and director of strategic product development, Stoner spends his time traveling North and South America looking for new and innovative flavor trends in …September 14, 2010
| Ted Stoner is a busy man. As Qdoba's head chef and director of strategic product development, Stoner spends his time traveling North and South America looking for new and innovative flavor trends in an effort to give guests more menu variety. On … |
| SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company has announced its new global store design strategy in its effort to set the stage for a reinvigorated customer experience. Inspired by Starbucks Shared Planet, the company's ongoing commitment to ethical … | |
 | In today's weakening economy, the fight for consumer restaurant dollars is tougher than ever. Yet the fast casual segment is still growing — and that success has other segments taking notice and even borrowing some of its elements to their own … |
 | * This is an excerpt from the guide, "Interior and Architectural Concepts for the Fast-Casual Chain." Click here to download this special publication. When Robert LaGore was determining the look and feel of his fast-casual restaurant, Marion, Ill … |
 | Fast casual operators looking to expand their menu offerings, stay on top of current trends and learn more about the Fast Casual Phenomenon, should look no further than the the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. The … |
| INDIANAPOLIS — Fazoli's has begun a remodeling project for 16 of its Indianapolis-area locations, the company announced in a news release. Following a prototype that was unveiled in Lexington, Ky., the new Tuscany-inspired décor was … | |
| SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Daphne's Greek Cafe July 10 unveiled its new design concept at the opening of its Tustin, Calif., location. The new restaurant is the first in California to feature the redesigned interior, which incorporates greater use of … | |
| CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area. The location features new menu items and the new Penn Station décor package that … | |
 | Two legendary pizza chains are getting facility and menu makeovers in an effort to grab a share of the growing fast-casual dining segment. Papa Gino's is making a system-wide name change to Papa Gino's Pizzeria, and Shakey's Pizza is testing a … |
| LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100: Movers and Shakers. Company officials said the ideal nomination will be a person, brand, restaurant, product, trend or anything else that has influenced … | |
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Interior and Architectural Concepts for the Fast-Casual Chain
Fast casual restaurants are uniquely different from QSRs and casual dining outfits. But many operators are still falling short in store design. In this guide, we break down the elements of fast …Type: GuideSource: FastCasual.com
