Pizza Fusion opens Saudi Arabia franchise location

November 24, 2009

Pizza Fusion has announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through a master franchise agreement with Samir Food Co.

Before you raise prices, read this

Loyalty programs, premium menu items and the 'new' value will drive check averages at the recession's end.

High-income consumers cutting back on dining, groceries

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November 24, 2009

According to a new study by HealthFocus International, the most significant source of cost cutting among consumers with annual incomes upwards of $75,000 is…

Radiant rolls out two new POS terminals

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November 24, 2009

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the market launch of the Radiant P1560 and P1760 point-of-sale hardware terminals for use across the hospitality and retail…

Pizza Fusion opens Saudi Arabia franchise location

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November 24, 2009

Pizza Fusion has announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through a master franchise agreement with Samir Food Co.

Before you raise prices, read this

Loyalty programs, premium menu items and the 'new' value will drive check averages at the recession's end.

Quiznos receives preliminary approval of class action settlement

November 23, 2009

Quiznos has announced that United States District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer preliminarily approved the settlement of class action lawsuits pending since 2006. …

Fast Casual seeks Top 100 nominations for 2009 movers and shakers

November 23, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — FastCasual.com is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. The ideal nomination will be a restaurant brand…

California Tortilla opens 40th location on Air Force base

November 23, 2009

California Tortilla celebrated the grand opening of its 40th restaurant when the doors opened at the newest location on Bolling Air Force Base.

Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.

Quiznos receives preliminary approval of class action settlement

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November 23, 2009

Quiznos has announced that United States District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer preliminarily approved the settlement of class action lawsuits pending since 2006. …

Fast Casual seeks Top 100 nominations for 2009 movers and shakers

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November 23, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — FastCasual.com is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. The ideal nomination will be a restaurant brand…

California Tortilla opens 40th location on Air Force base

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November 23, 2009

California Tortilla celebrated the grand opening of its 40th restaurant when the doors opened at the newest location on Bolling Air Force Base.

Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.

Restaurants to push quality over expense in 2010

November 22, 2009

Restaurants will return to quality over $5 food gimmicks in 2010, according to Mintel Menu Insights, a service that tracks U.S. menu trends. That service…

Catering opportunities are high right before the holidays

November 22, 2009

With the holiday season fast approaching, restaurant and retail operators are poised to take advantage of an uptick in catering-related business for…

Convenience spurs record growth for Einstein Bros. Bagels

November 22, 2009

Einstein Bros. Bagels is scoring a trifecta with consumers and food service groups alike, hitting on the three elements that distinguish the brand as a…

Tasti D-Lite signs United Arab Emirates franchise deal

November 22, 2009

Tasti D-Lite has signed a master franchise agreement with Tasti D-Lite UAE – operated by brothers and joint managing directors Saeed Kalafchi and Masoud…

Restaurants to push quality over expense in 2010

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November 22, 2009

Restaurants will return to quality over $5 food gimmicks in 2010, according to Mintel Menu Insights, a service that tracks U.S. menu trends. That service…

Catering opportunities are high right before the holidays

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November 22, 2009

With the holiday season fast approaching, restaurant and retail operators are poised to take advantage of an uptick in catering-related business for…