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Tin Star rolls out Healthy Stars menu
June 20, 2011
Tin Star has rolled out its new “Healthy Stars” menu at all Tin Star locations. With the partnership of Coach Oscar, a Dallas and Plano, Texas-based fitness…
read nowBUBBA burger opens first BUBBA burger Grill
June 20, 2011
BUBBA burger, the No. 1 selling retail, frozen branded burger in America, has opened its first BUBBA burger Grill restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla. The…
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Salsaritas acquired by former McAlisters CEO
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Former McAlister’s Deli president and CEO Phil Friedman has acquired the Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina restaurant chain. The chain has 80 stores across 19 states…
read nowDominos, Starbucks, Subway sign on as BET Awards sponsors
June 19, 2011
BET has partnered with a variety of companies that will serve as official sponsors of the BET Awards '11, set for 8 p.m. June 26. Among those sponsor companies…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings offers free wings to football fans
June 19, 2011
In an effort to amplify the voice of NFL fans in the league's ongoing labor disagreement, Buffalo Wild Wings has sent an open letter to the owners and players…
read nowBen & Jerrys launches ice cream truck in NYC
June 19, 2011
Ben & Jerry’s has launched its Scoop Truck tour in New York City and will be hitting the streets through July 29, attending community and non-profit…
read nowFazolis ramps up franchise effort with new hire
June 19, 2011
With a new menu, new prototype and a new service style driving a sales turnaround, Fazoli’s has announced the addition of James Franks as vice president of…
read nowChipotle invests in immigration probe legal team
June 19, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired a team of attorneys to help the company navigate a federal investigation into its hiring practices.
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Value reinvented: What the industry will teach us next
The trickle down effect has blurred foodservice-segment lines in regard to value with menu development becoming more focused on value-driven culinary platforms.
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Kosher, Halal, Organic, and Gluten Free Stand Trial Part I
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
"How about a Dutch baby for breakfast?" I said as I selected apples from the fruit basket. Enzo chimed in first, "No, I don't like Dutch babies". Switching…
read nowKosher, Halal, Organic, and Gluten Free Stand Trial Part II
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
*If you want to know what is going on, read Part I first.
read nowWhat makes you say that?
I met with a potential client this past week. It was a referral from a current client that knows I can help this business with their many in-house “issues.…
read nowNational, state restaurant associations file suit over tip credit regs
June 16, 2011
The National Restaurant Association, Council of State Restaurant Associations and the National Federation of Independent Business have filed suit against the…
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Is Jane Q Diner responsible or is the counter person?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…
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Jamba Juice continues South Korean expansion
June 15, 2011
South Koreans now have a fifth Jamba Juice location to score their daily juice fixes. The store opened in Seocho, a popular residential and commercial district…
read nowPanda Restaurant Group helps Japanese earthquake survivors
June 15, 2011
The Panda Restaurant Group, parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San contributed more than $450,000 to the American Red Cross in support of…
read nowFast Casual Industry Council names new board members
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 15, 2011
The Fast Casual Industry Council has voted in four new members – who each will serve two-year terms on the council’s steering committee. The new members are…
read nowDMA, P.F. Changs sign multi-year deal
June 15, 2011
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro has renewed its partnership with Distribution Market Advantage Inc. (DMA) by entering into a multi-year agreement allowing DMA to…
read nowNRA Educational Foundation names executive director
June 15, 2011
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.
read nowQuiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion
June 15, 2011
As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…
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