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Yo!Sushi makes U.S. debut in nation's capital
July 24, 2012
United Kingdom-based YO!Sushi has opened its first United States restaurant at the main metro entrance in Union Station in Washington, D.C. This is the first…
read nowConsumer visit and spending gains buoy restaurant count increases
July 24, 2012
With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, the restaurant industry posted a 0.5 percent gain in restaurant counts…
read nowNat'l Restaurant Assoc. to NY Health Board: Beverage ban ineffective
July 24, 2012
New York’s proposed beverage ban is a misguided and ineffective tactic against obesity and unfairly targets the restaurant industry, a leading job creator in…
read nowNat'l Restaurant Association creates new Military Foundation
July 24, 2012
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is enhancing efforts to build career opportunities and support for military personnel and veterans with the launch of…
read nowBaja Fresh opens in Maryland
July 23, 2012
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has opened a location in Frederick, Md. The restaurant is operated by Jamshed Shah, who brings years of restaurant experience to Baja…
read nowCapriotti's expands to Cedar Rapids
July 23, 2012
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is continuing its growth in Iowa with the opening of its second location there. Cedar Rapids will be the newest addition to the…
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea signs $1 billion sale
July 23, 2012
With its $1 billion deal for Peet’s Coffee & Tea that will take the company private, investment firm Joh. A. Benckiser is making a long-term bet on the…
read nowFoodservice demand for California avocados growing
July 23, 2012
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has experienced a growth in demand through foodservice promotions this year.
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The next fast casual cuisine: Are we ready?
Consumers are poised and ready for the next fast casual cuisine. But, what is it and how will it affect menu development?
read nowQdoba launches Instagram campaign
July 22, 2012
Qdoba Mexican Grill has launched a new interactive campaign encouraging guests to share and explore their own passions in exchange for the opportunity to get…
read nowStarbucks to open additional Evolution Fresh locations
July 22, 2012
Starbucks is looking to expand its Evolution Fresh beverage concept and has plans to open three additional locations this year.
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Chipotle shifts marketing approach, reports 8% comps increase
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
While revenue and same-store sales rise, the company shifts focus to local marketing initiatives.
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels hosting Olympics-themed Facebook contest
July 20, 2012
On July 23, Einstein Bros Bagels is launching the "I Could Have Been a Contender" Olympics-themed Facebook contest.
read nowStarbucks introduces sustainable hot sleeve
July 20, 2012
Today, Starbucks Coffee Company, LBP Manufacturing and Henkel announced the availability of EarthSleeve, a new hot-cup sleeve that integrates proprietary…
read nowSaladworks sales up 9.3 percent year to date
July 20, 2012
Saladworks has announced that same-store sales for the second quarter are up 4 percent from last year. Year to date, Saladworks is up 9.3 percent.
read nowFresh Griller brings farm-to-fork fast casual to California
July 19, 2012
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Fresh Griller is opening its first location in August 2012 in the city's McArthur Plaza.
read nowQuiznos names new CEO, CMO
July 19, 2012
Quiznos has announced the appointment of Stuart K. Mathis as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective July 30, 2012. Additionally…
read nowNoodles & Company hits 300 units
July 18, 2012
Noodles & Company has announced the opening of its 300th restaurant system-wide. The restaurant is located in Waterloo, Iowa.
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