Florida fresh-Mex chain pairs with Toys for Tots

December 7, 2009

After successfully providing Thanksgiving meals for more than 160 families this year, Florida's Lime Fresh Mexican Grill hasn't stopped. Now the chain…

Togo's welcomes Dennis Lombardi to board of managers

December 7, 2009

California sandwich chain Togo's Eateries Inc. and majority owner private equity firm Mainsail Partners have announced the addition of Dennis Lombardi…

Baja Fresh moves into Vanderbilt Medical Center

December 7, 2009

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is continuing its 2009 expansion with the opening of the restaurant's newest Baja Fresh Express location inside Nashville's Vanderbilt…

Florida fresh-Mex chain pairs with Toys for Tots

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December 7, 2009

After successfully providing Thanksgiving meals for more than 160 families this year, Florida's Lime Fresh Mexican Grill hasn't stopped. Now the chain…

Togo's welcomes Dennis Lombardi to board of managers

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December 7, 2009

California sandwich chain Togo's Eateries Inc. and majority owner private equity firm Mainsail Partners have announced the addition of Dennis Lombardi…

Baja Fresh moves into Vanderbilt Medical Center

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December 7, 2009

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is continuing its 2009 expansion with the opening of the restaurant's newest Baja Fresh Express location inside Nashville's Vanderbilt…

Boston fresh-Mex concept featuring fish tacos & 'cemitas' opens

December 6, 2009

Boston-based Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is celebrating its official grand opening with its first Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4 p.m.

Ivar's to donate Tuesday chowder sales to fallen officers fund

December 6, 2009

Ivar's Seafood Restaurants has announced it will donate 100 percent of profits from chowder sold Tuesday, Dec. 8 (whether it's a cup, bowl, tanker or bread…

Jamba Juice promotes 'Feel Good Campaign' with $1 oatmeal

December 6, 2009

As part of its fall "Feel Good Campaign," Jamba Juice announced it will spread warmth to its customers with the return of Oatmeal for a Buck, oatmeal made with…

Why opportunities for fast casuals go up when guests buy down

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Operators should focus on the new opportunities that abound during the current economy. Part I.

Boston fresh-Mex concept featuring fish tacos & 'cemitas' opens

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December 6, 2009

Boston-based Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is celebrating its official grand opening with its first Customer Appreciation Event on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4 p.m.

Ivar's to donate Tuesday chowder sales to fallen officers fund

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December 6, 2009

Ivar's Seafood Restaurants has announced it will donate 100 percent of profits from chowder sold Tuesday, Dec. 8 (whether it's a cup, bowl, tanker or bread…

Jamba Juice promotes 'Feel Good Campaign' with $1 oatmeal

by

December 6, 2009

As part of its fall "Feel Good Campaign," Jamba Juice announced it will spread warmth to its customers with the return of Oatmeal for a Buck, oatmeal made with…

Why opportunities for fast casuals go up when guests buy down

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Operators should focus on the new opportunities that abound during the current economy. Part I.

H1N1-fighting garlic, ginger see price spikes in China

December 3, 2009

Long believed to provide a variety of health benefits, garlic and ginger have seen increased demand in China during this flu season, according to consulting…

Pita Pit releases integrated gift and loyalty card program

December 3, 2009

Pita Pit USA announced today the creation of a new nationwide gift card and loyalty program just in time for the holiday shopping season.   Known as the "PIT…

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

H1N1-fighting garlic, ginger see price spikes in China

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December 3, 2009

Long believed to provide a variety of health benefits, garlic and ginger have seen increased demand in China during this flu season, according to consulting…

Pita Pit releases integrated gift and loyalty card program

by

December 3, 2009

Pita Pit USA announced today the creation of a new nationwide gift card and loyalty program just in time for the holiday shopping season.   Known as the "PIT…

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.