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Internet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides)
Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from…
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download nowBrand Builders (Slides)
Industry leaders share tips and trends on how to enhance brand building in your restaurant through emotional connections with your customers. Download the…
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download nowBrain Exchange (Slides)
Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing…
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download nowCulinary Experience for the Innovators (Slides)
Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven…
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download nowExecutive Summit Keynote Presentation (Slides)
Fast Casual Executive Summit Keynote Address. Download the slides from presentations given by: Paul Barron, Publisher and Founder FastCasual.com/ Dean…
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download nowLearning the New Financial Business Model (Slides)
Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower…
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download nowChipotle to offer free kids' meals
September 22, 2009
According to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, Chipotle will launch a new kids' menu Sunday, along with a new free kids' meal promotion. Every Sunday between Sept. 2…
read nowStarbucks unveils iPhone app
September 22, 2009
Starbucks Corp. has caught the iPhone buzz with its launch of a store-location and menu application, and is testing a second app that will let customers use…
read nowCosta Vida adds fish tacos to the menu
September 22, 2009
Costa Vida has announced the addition of fresh-baked, made-to-order fish tacos to the chain's health-conscious menu options. Costa Vida's fish tacos consist of…
read nowTargetCast Networks purchases Ripple TV, expands fast casual footprint
September 22, 2009
TargetCast Networks Inc. (TCN) has acquired Ripple TV, creating a national ad-based digital out-of-home (DOOH) network in more than 1,400 locations on 3,42…
read nowSmashburger franchise deal focuses on airport locations
September 22, 2009
Smashburger has announced its partnership with PhaseNext Hospitality — a minority- and woman-owned multi-concept franchise operator focusing on non-traditional…
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Fast Casual Executive Summit: Tough times bring operators together
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The most successful brands are opening up to one another as the industry awaits signs of recovery.
read nowSmashburger signs seven-unit Oklahoma City deal
September 21, 2009
Smashburger has signed a deal with Klepper Capital Group LLC. to operate seven restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area. The first store will open in March…
read nowBaja Fresh opens second NYC location
September 21, 2009
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its second New York City location. The store celebrated its opening Sept. 16 by selling $…
read nowNPD: Lingering unemployment will delay restaurant industry recovery
September 21, 2009
Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the…
read nowTogo's stands by pastrami sandwich with money-back guarantee
September 21, 2009
Togo's Eateries Inc., the California sandwich chain known for its made-to-order sandwiches, will announce the launch of an its Pastrami Guarantee with a new…
read nowPanera Bread continues with Indianapolis expansion
September 21, 2009
Panera Bread Co. will open its most recent Indianapolis location Sept. 23. The new store is in downtown Indianapolis at Claypool Court and features an outdoor…
read nowRestaurant Magic, Heartland Payment Systems partner
September 20, 2009
Payments processor Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with Restaurant Magic Software to provide regional and national chains with a variety of operational…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens fifth location
September 20, 2009
Centennial, Colo.-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has opened in Englewood, Colo., marking the concept's fifth location. The restaurant was founded in…
read nowSteve Ells talks about Chipotle's success
September 20, 2009
Steve Ells was looking to launch a fine-dining restaurant when he opened his first Chipotle Mexican Grill. However, he found Chipotle's "food with integrity…
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