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McAlister's coming to Carbondale, Ill
August 14, 2013
McAlister's Deli will open its first Carbondale, Ill., location at 1382 E. Main St. To celebrate, the restaurant will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.
read nowChicken and burgers unite: Fatburger unit reopens as a co-branded unit
August 14, 2013
The Fatburger in Pomona, Calif., has joined forces with its sister brand, Buffalo's Café, to open one unit serving food both menus.
read nowHuHot guests vote on menu change
August 14, 2013
HuHot Mongolian Grill, a create-your-own stir-fry concept based in Montana, is adding to its sauce lineup. One of the restaurant's rotating seasonal sauces…
read nowConnecticut Starbucks closes early to avoid clash over gun rights
August 14, 2013
In an effort to avoid fueling the fire around conceal and carry debates, the Starbucks in Newtown, Conn., closed by 5:45 p.m. Friday, according to the…
read nowTechnomic expects bar mixer momentum to continue
August 14, 2013
Tracking the growth trend in spirits and the rise of cocktail culture, mixers used in the preparation of cocktails and mixed drinks in restaurants and bars are…
read nowSurvey: Parents like dining out with kids
August 14, 2013
Restaurant.com revealed today that parents enjoy dining out with their kids and cite many benefits to the experience, with family quality time and education…
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Commentary: Tasting Pie Five in Kansas City
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual.com gets the inside scoop from Pie Five CEO Randy Gier and Dave Goebel, the chain's Kansas City franchisee.
read nowChipotle allowing antibiotic-treated beef?
August 13, 2013
Known for serving naturally raised meat, Chipotle Mexican Grill may change its standards and allow beef treated with antibiotics into its restaurants amid a…
read nowRed Mango enters Michigan with 250th unit
August 13, 2013
Red Mango is celebrating its 250th location and its entry into Michigan with its newest store at 6118 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage. The new location, near…
read nowCUPS Frozen Yogurt to open in Freehold, NJ
August 13, 2013
CUPS Frozen Yogurt That's Hot — the beach-themed, self-serve fro-yo concept — will celebrate the grand opening of its 15th location at 7 p.m. Thursday, at…
read nowKneaders flagship unit outgrows location
August 13, 2013
Construction for a new Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is underway following a groundbreaking on July 31. Serving as a fast casual restaurant and retail shop, this…
read nowBoloco opens 21st location with drive-thru
August 13, 2013
Boloco recently celebrated the opening of its 21st location in Warwick, R.I. — the first Boloco to have a drive-thru, according to a company press release.
read nowFuzzy's Taco gives 750,000 meals to Hungry Kids
August 13, 2013
Fuzzy's Taco Shop's 10th annual fundraiser put a dent in childhood hunger by connecting hungry kids with 750,000 free meals, according to a company press…
read nowSweet Success: Smallcakes expanding footprint
August 13, 2013
When Jeff Martin began baking a select line of gourmet cupcakes in the Kansas City suburbs in 2008, little did he know that just a few short years later his…
read nowUncle Maddio's opening 18th location
August 13, 2013
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open its 18th unit on Aug. 17 in East Cobb County, Ga., at 4101 Roswell Road, Suite 1100 in the Providence Square Home Depot…
read nowSPIN! Neapolitan Pizza's 2nd franchise to open in San Francisco Bay
August 13, 2013
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has completed an agreement with the Parker Hospitality Group to develop SPIN! restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is the…
read nowFatburger featuring Orange Creamsicle Shake
August 13, 2013
Fatburger is now offering an Orange Creamsicle Shake for a limited time, available until Oct. 7.
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Why paying millennials by the hour is a mistake
Your culture should be one where employees own their jobs.
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For QSRs, brand isnt the language of love to attract students and career-minded workers
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
A mix of young students and career-minded workers will bring different strengths to the table as far as flexibility in hours available, pay requirements and…
read nowHealth care law deadlines approaching
August 12, 2013
The Obama Administration's July decision to make 2014 a transition year when it comes to the employer mandate and some employer reporting requirements of the…
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