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How spending more on training, infrastructure leads to higher profits
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The CEOs of Menchie's and Fresh to Order explain how you really must "spend more to make more."
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Taco Mac adds MIRUS reporting solution
February 24, 2014
Taco Mac has announced the selection of Mirus Enterprise for its ability to reconfigure data and create customizable alerts and dashboards to help managers…
read nowFresh to Order marks debut in the Music City
February 24, 2014
Fresh to Order has opened its first location in Nashville, Tenn., according to a news release.
read nowGRILLiT changes name as part of acquisition strategy
February 24, 2014
GRILLiT Inc. announced today that it is broadening its corporate vision to include a strategy of acquisition of interests in health-conscious, premium foods…
read nowVooDoo BBQ testing new prototype
February 24, 2014
VooDoo BBQ & Grill opened its 17th location on Feb. 9 in Hollywood, Fla. In March, the company plans to open additional locations — one in Boca Raton…
read nowPowerhouse Dynamics expands equipment control functionality
February 24, 2014
Powerhouse Dynamics has expanded the remote equipment control functionality of its enterprise energy and asset management system. In addition, the company…
read nowNRA soliciting operator information about food waste
February 24, 2014
The National Restaurant Association is calling on restaurant operators to participate in an online survey regarding how much unused food is donated, composted…
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Gluten-frees house of cards is beginning to fall
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
If you decide to enter the gluten-free market, prepare to downsize production as the trend downsizes.
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Obamacare delays lessen impact on restaurant operators
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The NRA's EVP of Policy and Government Affairs provides an update, including an impending ruling on the FTE definition.
read nowStarbucks appoints new leader for Teavana as founder retires
February 21, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company has selected new leaders for two key positions: Starbucks Canada executive vice president and president Annie Young-Scrivner has been…
read nowZaxby's hits 600-unit milestone
February 21, 2014
Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has opened its 600th location, located in Washington, N.C., about 20 miles east of Greenville, N.C.
read nowNRA announces chef lineup for World Culinary Showcase
February 21, 2014
World-class celebrity chefs will dish out tips and showcase their talents at the World Culinary Showcase at this year's 2014 National Restaurant Association…
read nowTechnomic, IFDA set to host webinar series
February 21, 2014
The International Foodservice Distributors Association and market research firm Technomic Inc. have teamed up to create a new webinar series for foodservice…
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Cobranding Part 2: Will it work for fast casuals?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Three executives discuss how and why cobranding works well for their concepts.
read nowFirst Gourmet Chicken Restaurant set for College Park, Ga.
February 21, 2014
Gourmet Chicken Company has signed the first of several leases planned for the new brand. The first restaurant will be located at 4874 Old National Highway in…
read nowMama Fu's overhauls technology with new mobile app, website
February 21, 2014
While the restaurant industry has recently been dominated by mobile apps that offer consumers a one-stop-directory of restaurant options, some individual…
read nowMOOYAH debuts at Southeastern Louisiana University
February 21, 2014
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened this week in Hammond, La., in Southeastern Louisiana University's War Memorial Student Union, according to a company…
read nowTropical Smoothie goes 'Mojo Loco' with flavor fusions
February 21, 2014
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is feeding the trend for flavorful combinations of exotic tastes with a new Cucumber Mojito Smoothie and Mojo Tacos, according to a…
read nowNRA names new VP of member strategy
February 20, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has named Thomas Wojno as its new vice president of member value and strategy.
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Sales systems for closing more restaurant catering business
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
To sell more restaurant catering, you have to solve your customers' problems; the experience needs to be seamless.
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