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Red Mango takes on Uruguay
December 3, 2012
Red Mango is expanding to Uruguay, opening its first location Dec. 19 in Montevideo. The growth is part of a five-store agreement with area developer Zacoxen…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill opening Denver West location
December 3, 2012
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is opening its Denver West location Dec. 7 at 14740 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, Colo. The new restaurant is the company's 16th to…
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MOOYAH's president shares what has led to the chain's double digit growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
MOOYAH has doubled its number of restaurants in 2012.
read nowSmashburger opens first Latin America restaurant
December 3, 2012
Smashburger celebrated the grand opening of its first Latin American restaurant location in Costa Rica Dec. 1. This restaurant, located at Centro Comercial…
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowMcAlister's giving guests chance to name mascot, win prizes
November 30, 2012
McAlister's Deli is ringing in the holidays and engaging its fans via a creative social media contest to name "The Penguin," the brand's holiday gift card…
read nowFreshBerry opens 49th unit
November 30, 2012
Beautiful Brands International is opening its 20th FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe in the Middle East as well as a fifth store in Venezuela. That brings the…
read nowTechnomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013
November 30, 2012
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:
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The great health care debate: Ethically, should restaurant operators offer coverage to employees?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurateurs struggling with how and when to offer employees health care insurance will no longer have a choice in 2014, when Obamacare goes into effect.
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
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$7 Coffee Has Starbucks run out of ideas?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Why would anyone buy a $7 cup of black coffee? Why would Starbucks even think about selling $7 black coffee? Does Jimmy Kimmel's "taste test" outside a local…
read nowUncle Maddio's launches catering service
November 29, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has launched a catering operation with a broad menu to accommodate various gatherings.
read nowSCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity
November 29, 2012
SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…
read nowSmoothie King signs 48 agreements, opens 51 stores in 2012
November 29, 2012
Smoothie King Franchises Inc., announced today a healthy year of growth in 2012, with 51 openings worldwide and 48 new franchise agreements.
read nowJersey Mike's opens in historic Philadelphia Amtrak station
November 29, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs has opened in Downtown Philadelphia in Amtrak's 30th Street Station at 2955 Market St. The new unit is operated by The Grove Inc. and is in…
read nowBoloco hires new VP of operations
November 29, 2012
Boloco has hired Paul Booras as its new vice president of Operations. Part of his role includes providing guidance on how Boloco can further its long-time…
read nowCapriotti's celebrates the holidays with gingerbread cookie
November 29, 2012
Just in time for the holidays and for a limited-time-only, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is selling its homemade Gingerbread Cookie, made with all-natural…
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Lawyers see another way to get a restaurant reservation
by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant
The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) has been the law of the land in New York since April of 2011. While most restaurateurs, who are New York State employers…
read nowDunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…
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Health and wellness consumer disconnects and navigation strategy
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Flavor and cuisine trends should then be overlapped with consumer and health trends to create a comprehensive strategy.
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