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Franchise Association launches campaign for immigration reform debate
April 4, 2013
The International Franchise Association has launched an integrated advocacy campaign to "voice the needs of franchise business owners in the national debate…
read nowTHE MELT giving away 10,000 free Melts
April 4, 2013
THE MELT, a San Francisco-based fast casual eatery, is celebrating National Grilled Cheese Day by giving away 10,000 free melts before April 12. Additionally…
read nowGarbanzo opens 20th unit
April 4, 2013
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, is opening its second Oklahoma franchise location Saturday, at 1389 E. 15th Street in Edmond, Okla. This is the…
read nowDickey's Barbecue 300th location takes off at Love Field
April 4, 2013
Dickey's Barbecue was born and bred in Dallas in 1941, so it makes sense that the Texas-based barbecue concept is celebrating the opening of its 300th location…
read nowVeggie Grill takes root in San Fernando Valley
April 4, 2013
Veggie Grill, a West Coast fast casual chain that serves only plant-based food, opened this week in Encino, Calif., at 16542 Ventura Blvd. The…
read nowShane's Rib Shack to honor National Barbecue Month with freebies
April 4, 2013
For the fourth year, Shane's Rib Shack will celebrate May, the official month of barbecue, by giving away a free half rack of slow-smoked baby back ribs, a…
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Millennials: Now Seating 80,000,000
Millennials make up nearly 25% of the U.S. population and represent direct spending power estimated at $200 billion annually. If brand marketers want to…
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Is the fast casual market saturated or still absorbing?
With a variety of fast casual concepts entering the market, it's anyone's guess which will make it big.
read nowFree webinar gives tips on mobile payment security
April 3, 2013
Business owners are capitalizing on wireless technology to provide customers with new loyalty, payment and couponing programs. However, creating a mobile…
read nowThe Big Salad to open 5th Detroit-area unit
April 3, 2013
The Big Salad, a chain of restaurants in the Detroit area serving custom-made salads, healthy soups and sandwiches, has opened the first of four planned Ann…
read nowOrange Leaf celebrates 3rd birthday with new flavors
April 3, 2013
This month, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is celebrating three years of growth by sharing two new cake flavors with customers: Chocolate Cake, the official…
read nowMOD Pizza expands beyond Washington State
April 3, 2013
MOD Pizza announced its first store outside of Washington State will be located in the Cedar Hills Crossing shopping center in Beaverton, Ore. It marks the…
read nowKids eat free at Capriotti's
April 3, 2013
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has officially announced the start of "Kids Eat Free," which will run every Tuesday night from now through May 19 at participating…
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Why New York town's ban on fast casual is a mistake
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
I'm all for supporting local eating establishments, but Eastchester, N.Y.'s ban on fast casual restaurants goes to the extreme. It's one thing to tout, "Eat…
read nowCase Study: Speeding Up Food Delivery
Table Tracker helped Jasons Deli shave one whole minute off food deliveries. Read this case study to learn how.
download nowLong Range Systems launches Table Tracker that significantly improves turn times in fast casual restaurants
Long Range Systems, Inc. (LRS) today launched Table Tracker, a revolutionary RFID system designed to speed up food delivery in fast casual restaurants.
read nowAlsea takes over Mexican Starbucks
April 2, 2013
Mexico restaurant operator Alsea has signed an agreement with Starbucks to take equity control over the coffee chain's Mexican stores, according to Reuters.
read nowPizza Fusion expanding further throughout the Middle East
April 2, 2013
Pizza Fusion announced today the details of an agreement to further expand throughout the Middle East.
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Sports bar taking on fast casuals with express lunch
Another full-service restaurant throws its hat in the fast casual ring.
read nowSurvey predicts busiest summer hiring season in years
April 2, 2013
This year's summer hiring season is expected to be busier than it has been in recent years, according to the sixth annual summer jobs survey commissioned by…
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