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Red Mango, Texting Awareness Foundation team up for driver safety
June 20, 2012
Texting and driving is the No. 1 killer of teens in America, and Memorial Day through Labor Day are known as the 100 deadliest days of summer from critical…
read nowFirehouse Subs pork & slaw sandwich launches nationally
June 20, 2012
Based on consumer demand, Firehouse Subs has announced the national launch of its King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich. The sandwich will be available for…
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Food allergies hit more city kids
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Food allergies and special dining needs are rising, so it's important for restaurants to learn how to cater to this growing demographic.
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The next steps of a soon-to-franchise restaurant company
by Harold Kestenbaum — Partner, Gordon & Rees, LLP
In my last blog, I discussed what to do once you decide to franchise your restaurant. Now that you've taken those next steps, where do you go from here? The…
read nowSeattle's Best crowdsources for 'next great coffee drink'
June 20, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is teaming up with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch the Red Cup Showdown – a coast-to-coast search at…
read nowWhat Can Fast Casual Restaurants Learn From a Barbershop?
With music becoming an integral part of the brand and the dining experience for many concepts, Floyds 99 branding practices are applicable to the foodservice…
download nowJJ's Red Hots plans first opening
June 19, 2012
JJ’s Red Hots will bring its handcrafted, chargrilled hot dogs and sausages to Charlotte, N.C.
read nowWingstop to fly into Oregon
June 19, 2012
Wingstop has announced that the 515-unit chain has signed a multi-unit development agreement to open 12 new restaurants throughout the state of Oregon.
read nowBarberitos contest nets 187-pound weight loss
June 19, 2012
Barberitos launched its 2012 Healthy Campaign in January to promote weight loss and wellness. The campaign kicked off with an alternative healthy menu and a…
read nowStarbucks broadens Latin American presence
June 19, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has reaffirmed its commitment to Latin America with two major openings -- its first store in Costa Rica, and its first Farmer Support…
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Report spotlights low wages throughout food industry
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Food Chain Workers Alliance interviewed 700 employees in various sectors.
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Worry maps
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Eighty percent mistakenly believe the gluten-free diet is either "more healthful" or a weight loss solution, instead of a medically-indicated diet for the auto…
read nowLocalgiftcard.com to connect small businesses, consumers nationwide
June 19, 2012
A new website called LocalGiftCards.com will enable customers to support small businesses when purchasing gift cards.
read nowWebinar: How Applebee's Consolidated Its Talent Management Systems to Increase Efficiency and Their Bottom Line
Converting your restaurant to a single talent management system can improve efficiency and increase your bottom line ROI.
watch nowChipotle to announce Q2 results
June 18, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2012 financial results July 19, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
read nowTogo's opens in Arizona
June 18, 2012
Togo’s Eateries, Inc. has announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Gilbert, Ariz.
read nowFree samples highlight new website from Burke fully cooked meats
Request free samples of fully cooked meats from Burke, leader in fully cooked meats and pizza toppings. It’s as easy as clicking the box on Burke’s sleek, new…
read nowFranchise lending up 6 percent year over year
June 18, 2012
Lending to franchise businesses saw a drop of about 0.5 percent from April to May, according to the monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International…
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The 2012 Fast Casual Top Movers and Shakers [Infographic]
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The top restaurant chains, people, trends and technologies shaping the fast casual segment.
read nowChipotle reaches dairy milestone
June 17, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has reached an important milestone in its efforts to serve sour cream and cheese made with milk from…
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