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Senate votes to reject swipe-fee reform delay
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 8, 2011
The Senate voted Wednesday to reject a delay for the much needed debit-card swipe-fee reforms being released by the Federal Reserve. The reforms are scheduled…
read nowFREEBIRDS: Halfway to 100
June 8, 2011
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced the June 15 opening of its latest restaurant in Ventura, Calif., marking the company’s 50th location overall.
read nowSchlotzsky's brings back menu favorites, intros new sandwich
June 8, 2011
Schlotzsky’s is spicing things up this summer as it brings back two popular sandwich combinations and unveils a third for its ‘Hot Hitz’ summer promotion.
read nowFlip Video founder unveils The Melt
June 8, 2011
Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan unveiled his latest venture – The Melt – at the D: All Things Digital Conference. Kaplan is setting up his new fast casual…
read nowPeople Report Summer Camp: 'Female Jerry Maguire' discusses building relationships
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
June 8, 2011
Molly Fletcher, sports agent, author and president and CEO of Fletcher Digital, spoke to a large audience at People Report Summer Camp Workforce Symposium in…
read nowConsumers wont pay more for healthier menu items, NPD reports
June 7, 2011
New research by The NPD Group has found that 70 percent of consumers, especially those aged 50 and higher, expect to pay no more for healthier items than they…
read nowLuby's to host Q3 conference call
June 7, 2011
Luby's Inc. will release its fiscal third quarter results today after the market closes, and has scheduled a June 9 conference call to discuss the release. The…
read nowAu Bon Pain launches rebranding initiative
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 7, 2011
In conjunction with the acceleration of its national expansion strategy, 318-unit Au Bon Pain is launching a major café remodeling program. Under this…
read nowMore than financials: Market Force webinar to discuss use of customer-focused metrics
June 7, 2011
Speaker Jerry Calabrese, former McDonald's VP of global restaurant measurement, helped drive some of the changes that led to the chain's turnaround over the…
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People Report Summer Camp analysts discuss workforce forecast
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
People Report Summer Camp addresses the rapidly changing marketplace and the ever-expanding ability to connect and engage via technology and social media.
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Fast casual success: How Wingstop rose above the competition
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
To build a strong ROI, Wingstop executives built in four pillars for success.
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Pizza Executive Summit 2011 to host Chicago Pizza Tour
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
June 6, 2011
Chicago Pizza Tours has partnered with the Pizza Executive Summit 2011, sponsored by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, to offer owners and…
read nowQuiznos launches three new menu items
June 6, 2011
Quiznos has added three new items to its menu lineup, including Quiznos' Pulled Pork Subs, fresh Farmers' Market Salads and whole grain Flatbread Wraps.
read nowNRA: Restaurants to boost summer employment numbers
June 6, 2011
Restaurants are expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2011 employment level, according to National Restaurant…
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Quiznos to enter Florida c-store locations
June 5, 2011
Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…
read nowCosta Vida goes gluten-free
June 5, 2011
Costa Vida Restaurants has announced the addition of all new gluten-free menu options. Glutens have been removed from all sauces, dressings, meats and selected…
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The Power of a Last Impression
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
Do you like to sit behind a one way mirror and listen to your customers talk passionately about the food that they eat and the brands that they favor...or…
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