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Itty bitty is now a biggie
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Popping up everywhere you turn in our industry today are new mini desserts. Baskin-Robbins just launched the concept last week, and many new offerings are in…
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Make 'thank-you' more meaningful
by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob
There is no app for appreciation. It doesn't get much more low-tech than shaking a hand, patting a back, writing a note or just saying thank you.
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Paleo Diet inspires menu at Dick's Kitchen
Richard Satnick opened a NYC-inspired diner with a healthy twist. Most menu items follow the Paleo Diet, which consists of food that our earliest ancestors…
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Tossed to celebrate Canadian opening
October 17, 2011
Tossed, a New York City-based chain that serves garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, will open its first Canadian location Oct. 21. The restaurant…
read nowPei Wei goes south of the border
October 17, 2011
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. announced it has signed an exclusive development and licensing agreement with Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V., a quick-service restaurant…
read nowLivingSocial taps more expensive restaurant deals
October 17, 2011
Online deals site LivingSocial is launching a new service called LivingSocial Gourmet, aimed at foodies. According to Foxnews, the invitation-only service…
read nowSnagajob is No. 1 'Best Small Company to Work For in America'
October 17, 2011
Snagajob, a provider of workforce solutions for employers, many within the restaurant industry, took the No. 1 position on Entrepreneur.com and the Great Place…
read nowThe Counter rapidly expanding
October 17, 2011
The Counter Custom Built Burger is spreading throughout the country and into the Middle East. It opened its original location in Santa Monica in 2003, but has…
read nowSaladworks reports record sales
October 17, 2011
Saladworks' same-store sales rose an average of 15 percent in September and October when compared with the same period in 2010.
read nowPerka unveils cardless loyalty iPod platform
October 17, 2011
Perka has unveiled a new cardless loyalty marketing platform that runs on an iPod, enabling small businesses to connect with customers via their mobile phones…
read nowYogurtland goes pink for partnership with Avon Foundation
October 17, 2011
Yogurtland has announced a partnership with the Avon Foundation for Women to support breast cancer awareness. The brand will support the partnership with a…
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Go with the flow
by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.
A client who recently read a very powerful white paper written by Greg Collins and Cal Popken asked me to explain the term 'Tributary Supply Chain.'
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October 16, 2011
Apple has teamed up with Starbucks to offer its "Pick of the Week" program to Starbucks fans in the UK, according to the Telegram.
read nowSpicy Pickle takes on Middle East
October 16, 2011
Spicy Pickle Sandwich Company is taking on the Middle East. Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. will open seven locations in the State of Qatar next year under the…
read nowIt's monster madness at FREEBIRDS
October 15, 2011
FREEBIRDS World Burrito is celebrating Halloween and its Monster menu with The Monster Burrito, Super Monster Burrito and new "Little Monster" burrito for…
read nowAgility Metrics to sponsor Fast Casual Exec Summit
October 15, 2011
Agility Metrics, a Canadian-based company specializing in customer experience measurement solutions, will be a key sponsor of FastCasual.com's Fast Casual…
read nowStarbucks establishes program to help tsunami recovery efforts
October 15, 2011
Starbucks Coffee Japan has announced the establishment of the Starbucks CUP Fund (Caring Unites Partners) to help with relief and recovery efforts following…
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Carb lovers unite
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The villianization of foods is not new, and when one evil temptress is not in the spotlight, it is surely because another has captured the media's attention…
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