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Pizza Fusion named franchise 'game changer' in Entrepreneur
October 22, 2012
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced that Entrepreneur magazine has named Pizza Fusion a franchise industry "game-changer," owing largely to its green…
read nowSaladworks offers meal deal to mark new opening
October 22, 2012
Saladworks is opening its first location in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The new unit is in Stroudsburg, Pa., at the Shoppes at Stroud outdoor…
read nowShopHouse plans Los Angeles debut
October 22, 2012
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, a concept created by Chipotle Mexican Grill, plans to open its first location outside Washington D.C. in Los Angeles in…
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Starbucks Japan pops up in Tokyo
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
More than 20,000 customers visited the store that came and left after few weeks.
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Starbucks opens flagship store in Mumbai
October 19, 2012
Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today opened the doors to the first…
read nowChipotle revenues, profits rise for Q3
October 19, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012.
read nowNew research platform measures consumer location, behavior analytics
October 19, 2012
Location analytics firm Placed has launched its Placed Panels, a free service to measure the real-world behavior of opted-in panelists. Companies can use…
read nowNRA seeking applicants for community service efforts
October 19, 2012
Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…
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Fast Casual gaining mainstream attention as we gear up for Exec Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The 7th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off Sunday.
read nowJohnny Rockets shooting across Central America
October 18, 2012
Johnny Rockets will open eight restaurants throughout Central America, including in Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala over the next…
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Got gluten-free? Theres an app for that
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Online services that offer guidance to diners with food allergies, gluten intolerance, or just watching what they eat are now available anywhere.
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The sustainability playground: consumer fatigue
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Consumer disconnects can only be remedied through education, and marketing familiar terms is essential.
read nowUncle Maddio's celebrates new location with pizza giveaway
October 18, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant in Atlanta Oct. 20 by awarding free pizza for a year to the first 100 customers.
read nowNRA seeking food and beverage innovation nominees
October 18, 2012
The National Restaurant Association is calling on food and beverage manufacturers who have made advancements and innovation in ingredients, preparation…
read nowCorner Bakery Café expanding in 3 fresh markets
October 17, 2012
Corner Bakery Café is tapping into the Portland, Ore., Minneapolis-St.Paul and Orlando, Fla., markets. With more than 140 franchise and company-owned locations…
read nowElevation Burger opens 30th restaurant
October 17, 2012
Naples, Fla., is home to the 30th Elevation Burger franchise. Located at 6436 Naples Blvd., directly across the street from Barron Collier High School, the…
read nowMuscle Maker Grill moving in on Mo.
October 17, 2012
Muscle Maker will open its first Missouri restaurant Oct. 25 in the city of Springfield. Part of a multi-unit agreement to develop locations throughout…
read nowTogo's expanding Oregon presence in mission to hit 400 units by 2015
October 17, 2012
Togo’s, a fast casual chain serving made-to-order sandwiches, is aggressively targeting Oregon for expansion, Tony Gioia, chairman and CEO of Togo’s Holdings…
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