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Top trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show
June 25, 2012
The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…
read nowCouncil of Chain Restaurants launches health care law microsite
June 25, 2012
In an effort to consolidate and communicate the National Retail Federation and National Council of Chain Restaurants' position on the health care law, the two…
read nowFazoli's breadsticks hit the road
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 25, 2012
Food trucks have become a great brand extension for restaurant chains and chefs looking to extend market reach. And restaurant chains continue to capitalize on…
read nowBillabong event benefits Chipotle Cultivate Foundation
June 24, 2012
Billabong has announced that the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, an organization committed to creating a more sustainable and healthful food supply and to…
read nowBruegger's adds summertime LTOs
June 24, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels has announced the launch of several new limited-time offers, available now through Sept. 18.
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Top 5 ways multiple HR systems kill your brand
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Webinar discusses biggest obstacles, solutions to multiple-platform use.
read nowNRA partners with Canadian association to launch sustainability program
June 22, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced its partnership with the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) to launch a Canadian version…
read nowFreshii continues international expansion
June 21, 2012
Freshii has announced that it has signed two new international multi-unit deals with the help of its franchise development partner Fransmart. The deals call…
read nowFresh to Order launches line of 'better for you' burgers
June 21, 2012
Fresh To Order (f2o) has announced plans to add a new line of “better for you burgers” to its menu. Offerings will include a vegetarian black bean burger that…
read nowFreshBerry opens unit No. 40
June 21, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its 40th FreshBerry Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt store. The new store, located in Charlotte, N.C., is…
read nowSmashburger opens second Calgary location
June 21, 2012
Smashburger is opening its second location in Calgary, Canada, on June 27, following the May 2012 launch of its first-ever Canadian restaurant, also in Calgary.
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Podcast highlights FastCasual.com Top 100, annual benchmark report
FastCasual.com launched its 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers in the company's first quarter, along with its annual Fast Casual State of the Industry Benchmark…
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Feds charge a suspected major cyber thief
by Brad Cyprus — Chief of Security and Compliance, Vendor Safe Technologies
Everyone in retail can breathe a little easier today knowing that federal authorities have charged David Benjamin Schrooten, or as he is known in cyber space…
read nowSeattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY
June 21, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…
read nowRetail vs. restaurant competition heats up
June 21, 2012
The daily mealtime competition between restaurants and retailers has become more intense in the past two years, as economic conditions have affected…
read nowBurger King, Cosi franchisee implements PCI security solution
June 21, 2012
C.R. Restaurant Inc., a multi-unit franchisee in the quick-serve and fast casual market, has implemented SecureConnect managed security solutions in all 30 of…
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Start spreading the beverage news
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
The move by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to impose limitations on the size of sugar –based beverages permitted for sale in New York City (a 16-ounce limit…
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Using customer feedback to give location-specific, actionable insight
Gleaning location-specific insight from online conversations is the key to driving positive reviews.
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Chicago gets fourth Panera Cares cafe
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 20, 2012
Chicago is joining Dearborn, Mich., Clayton, Mo., and Portland, Ore., as cities featuring a Panera Cares Community Cafe. The company is turning its Chicago…
read nowVeggie Grill names Debbie Porter director of marketing
June 20, 2012
Veggie Grill has announced that Debbie Porter has joined the team as the director of marketing. Porter joins CEO Greg Dollarhyde and co-founders Kevin Boylan…
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