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Second franchised Einstein Bros. Bagels opens in Texas
September 7, 2009
Husband and wife team Matt and Allison McKinney have opened their Einstein Bros. Bagels franchise in Tyler, Texas. The location marks the first of three the…
read nowFast Casual, QSRweb form strategic partnership with People Report
September 7, 2009
FastCasual.com and its sister site QSRweb.com have formed a strategic partnership with People Report, the leading intelligence company in the field of human…
read nowFDA launches Reportable Food Registry portal for foodservice industry
September 7, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched the Reportable Food Registry (RFR), a new electronic portal designed to head off potential cases of…
read nowSmashburger expands Fort Worth presence
September 7, 2009
Smashburger has signed a deal with Cow Town Sizzle Inc., to operate 12 restaurants in the greater Fort Worth metro area. The Cow Town Sizzle Inc. venture is a…
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Restaurant industry watchful of health-care reform
As reform looms, operators should focus on health-care solutions, not problems, industry experts say.
read nowBurgerville pilots nutritional-information program
September 3, 2009
As menu-labeling legislation continues to be pushed nationwide, Burgerville is testing a system that will put personalized nutritional information on each…
read nowStarbucks fills key leadership spots
September 3, 2009
Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced the appointment of Annie Young-Scrivner to global chief marketing officer. She will be responsible for the global marketing…
read nowPizza Fusion opens first L.A.-area location
September 3, 2009
Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion will open a restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sept. 12, the company has announced. The restaurant is located at 290…
read nowGreat American Dine Out hopes to surpass last year's success
September 3, 2009
Share Our Strength, the leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, will hold its second annual Great American Dine Out on Sept. 20-26 in…
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Western Expo: Top trends in foodservice
Industry professionals at the recent hospitality trade show provide insight into opportunities for restaurant operators.
read nowThe Operational and Health Benefits of Beans
Beans offer restaurant operators flexibility and a lower cost, as well as providing customers with healthier options. The stable shelf life and long holding…
download nowBuffalo Wild Wings taps Trey Wingo for fantasy football commissioner
September 2, 2009
Buffalo Wild Wings has announced that pro football studio host Trey Wingo will serve as commissioner for the 2009 fantasy football season. The chicken wing…
read nowGenghis Grill signs Phoenix franchise deal
September 2, 2009
The Mongolian stir fry concept Genghis Grill has signed a six-store franchise deal for Phoenix and the surrounding cities with Chris Carroll, CEO and president…
read nowPanera Bread to roll out fall menu
September 2, 2009
Panera Bread is debuting a variety of new menu items for the fall season, the company has announced. To enhance its salad menu, Panera Bread is introducing…
read nowNRA chairman to give Fast Casual Summit lunch address
September 2, 2009
Michael Kaufman, chairman of the National Restaurant Association and co-president and owner of Enovo Restaurant Ventures LLC, has signed on to give the lunch…
read nowFour Considerations for a POS System in the Digital Restaurant
With digital systems becoming more prevalent in restaurants, integration is vital to ensure smooth operations. And all-digital, integrated management system…
download nowRed Mango signs Houston area development agreements
September 1, 2009
Red Mango has awarded two franchise development agreements to open a total of six stores in the Houston area. Jay Randle of The Woodlands, Texas, has signed…
read nowQdoba Mexican Grill opens 500th restaurant
September 1, 2009
To celebrate the opening of Qdoba Mexican Grill's 500th restaurant in Centennial, Colo., Qdoba will give away free entrees to the first 500 people who enter…
read nowGarden Fresh Club Veg reaches 1 million members
September 1, 2009
Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants have celebrated a Club Veg milestone. The company's e-mail/online loyalty program has reached 1 million members.
read nowMintel highlights global consumer trends
September 1, 2009
Even as the economy drags people down financially and emotionally, Mintel sees a continued focus on enjoyment and life fulfillment. While people around the…
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