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Così Inc. comps down 12%
August 10, 2009
Così, Inc. has reported a systemwide same-store sales decline of 12.2 percent for the second quarter ended June 29 as compared to the second quarter of 2008.
read nowMcAlister's Deli announces executive changes
August 10, 2009
McAlister's Corp. is moving forward with its plan for growth and national expansion with the strengthening of its executive team. The organizational changes…
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Coca-Cola moves forward with fountain of the future
August 10, 2009
The company expands its test market for the self-serve Freestyle dispenser.
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Fast casual interview with FETCO
Fastcasual.com's senior editor Valerie Killifer gets put in the hot seat during the 2009 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Killifer was…
watch nowQuiznos CEO rolls out product Flex Plan
August 9, 2009
Quiznos CEO Rick Schaden has announced the Quiznos' Flex Plan business model, a pipeline for new product innovation that adjusts based on economic shifts. The…
read nowChick-N-Grill earns Green Restaurant Association certification
August 9, 2009
South Florida-based Chick-N-Grill has become the first Hispanic-owned restaurant chain to be certified by The Green Restaurant Association. Through their…
read nowNestle Toll House Cafe views Canada, Middle East as priority growth markets
August 9, 2009
Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, a dessert café and bakery, is offering exclusive master franchising opportunities and area developer franchise agreements in…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla rated best value in Zagat guide
August 9, 2009
California Tortilla has been named among the top 5 in the "Best Buys: Bang for Buck" category in the 2010 Zagat survey released last week. This is in addition…
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Summit sessions to focus on brand leadership
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at how operators can continue to lead as they emerge from a year of change.
read nowEinstein Noah posts Q2 results
August 6, 2009
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported financial results…
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Pat & Oscar's rolls out new menu items
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The menu additions are being rolled out systemwide after a six week test led to an 11% average-check increase.
read nowSonic Corporation Fries Spam and Shakes IT Burden with Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway
Though Sonic had implemented a first-generation anti-spam solution, its effectiveness had decreased greatly as new spam techniques evolved and the volume of…
download nowTo Focus Group, Or Not To Focus Group?
In an age of information databases, network connectivity, interactive media, and the Internet, quick access to consumer information has become the norm. Though…
download nowPublic Sector Use Of Internet Surveys And Panels
Marketing research is easily adaptable to the Internet, and the medium has opened the door to many would-be marketing research suppliers. We believe, however…
download nowSurvival Of The Fittest
Everywhere business leaders turn, they find nice-sounding, easy-to-swallow, seemingly plausible solutions to their problems.Corporate leaders talk to their…
download nowFast Food Chain Maintains Training Excellence with Online Tests
Maintaining consistency of quality and service within a chain of fast food restaurants takes constant vigilance. Restaurant managers need to understand food…
download nowHealth-food advocates upset over organic study
August 5, 2009
A story in the Seattle Times has health-food advocates questioning the validity of a recent British report that found organic isn't more or less nutritious…
read nowBarista sends open letter to Starbucks CEO
August 5, 2009
Starbucks Corp. was recently listed as No. 6 on a PRNews list of the top 10 brands effectively using Twitter, but the company's latest round of media attention…
read nowFazoli's launches kids eat free promo
August 5, 2009
Fazoli's is giving cash-strapped families a break with the launch of its free kids' meals program on Saturdays and Sundays through August. At participating…
read nowWebinar: Restaurant Crisis Management: How to Protect Yourself During a Foodborne Illness Incident
Publicity of an actual or alleged foodborne illness outbreak can be devastating to your restaurants revenue and reputation. While you may be insured for…
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