Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

Smashburger to develop New Jersey market

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December 2, 2009

Smashburger will open its first New Jersey location in 2009 through a franchise agreement with Smash Enterprises LLC to develop 30 stores in the state. The…

IFA data outlines impact of lending shortfall

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December 2, 2009

As lenders continue to limit financing to new franchise business owners, the ramifications will be felt in years to come, from the job market to economic…

Wingstop to open first New York-area restaurant

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December 2, 2009

Wingstop has announced plans to open its first New York restaurant, signaling the first of more than 70 openings planned as part of an aggressive expansion…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

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December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

NRA partners with Ecolab for ServSafe program

December 1, 2009

The National Restaurant Association announced that it has entered into a sole distributor partnership with Ecolab Inc., which has been granted the exclusive…

NPD report: Gen Y to be biggest influencer in 10-year food trends

December 1, 2009

Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research…

Burgerville adds local pear chutney and more to new items

December 1, 2009

Burgerville's new crispy chicken sandwich with pear chutney takes a golden fried chicken breast, Tillamook Swiss cheese and Oregon D'Anjou Pear chutney, tops…

Taco Del Mar names Elizabeth Andreini chief marketing officer

December 1, 2009

Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Andreini as the company's new chief marketing officer.   Andreini comes to Taco Del…

Noodles & Co. deploys Trend Micro Deep Security for PCI compliance

December 1, 2009

Trend Micro Inc. has announced that Noodles & Company has deployed Trend Micro Deep Security to address the major PCI compliance requirements, for overall…

Red Mango grants first franchise in Denver

December 1, 2009

Red Mango has awarded its first franchise agreement in Denver as part of an expansion plan to add more than 20 locations across the region over the next three…

Is digital signage finally at the penetration point?

Despite the technology's benefits, the price point held many operators back — until now.

NRA partners with Ecolab for ServSafe program

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December 1, 2009

The National Restaurant Association announced that it has entered into a sole distributor partnership with Ecolab Inc., which has been granted the exclusive…

NPD report: Gen Y to be biggest influencer in 10-year food trends

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December 1, 2009

Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research…

Taco Del Mar names Elizabeth Andreini chief marketing officer

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December 1, 2009

Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Andreini as the company's new chief marketing officer.   Andreini comes to Taco Del…

Noodles & Co. deploys Trend Micro Deep Security for PCI compliance

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December 1, 2009

Trend Micro Inc. has announced that Noodles & Company has deployed Trend Micro Deep Security to address the major PCI compliance requirements, for overall…

Red Mango grants first franchise in Denver

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December 1, 2009

Red Mango has awarded its first franchise agreement in Denver as part of an expansion plan to add more than 20 locations across the region over the next three…

Is digital signage finally at the penetration point?

Despite the technology's benefits, the price point held many operators back — until now.

Shane's Rib Shack keeps guests guessing with No Peek Sweepstakes

November 30, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack is rewarding customers for not peeking at gifts this year by giving away over $500,000 in prizes during the No Peek Sweepstakes.    During…

NRA: 'Nutrition, sustainability and local will still dominate in 2010'

November 30, 2009

The National Restaurant Association's annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) – reveals that…