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La Madeleine debuts pear & prosciutto summer salad
May 28, 2012
La Madeleine Country French Café is celebrating the arrival of summer by introducing a new summer salade to its repertoire of warm-weather classics. La…
read nowI Dream of Falafel launches franchise program
May 28, 2012
I Dream of Falafel has announced that it has been approved to franchise in Illinois and Wisconsin. The founders launched the franchise process in July 2011.
read nowPanda Express extends evening hours
May 28, 2012
To celebrate its extended evening summer hours, participating Panda Express street locations are giving away a free single serving of Orange Chicken on June …
read nowMajority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test
May 25, 2012
Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings gives local students scholarship funds
May 24, 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings recently awarded its inaugural scholarships at the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation (HMEF) Scholarship Luncheon, which recognizes…
read nowCaribou Coffee fans to "Sip Up Summer" in photo contest
May 24, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has announced the launch of its photo contest that will display summer pictures on both Facebook and Instagram. The contest…
read nowRestaurants to add 450,000 summer jobs
May 24, 2012
Restaurants are expected to add 450,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2012 employment level, according to National Restaurant…
read nowPCI webinar discusses reputation management, systemwide compliance
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
May 23, 2012
The enforcement of PCI compliance can be difficult for franchisors to navigate who are looking to establish cooperation across their franchise system.
read nowCanadian chain catches on to smoothie trend
May 23, 2012
Ontario, Canada-based Williams Fresh Cafe is rolling out a new line of organic yogurt smoothies to reach guests looking for additional breakfast and lunch…
read nowJamba Juice positioned to take health & wellness leadership role
May 23, 2012
Jamba Juice Company has taken an unprecedented step in its fight against obesity, announcing the formation of the Jamba Healthy Living Council. The Council has…
read nowFirst MOOYAH franchisee opens second location
May 23, 2012
After opening his first MOOYAH location in 2007, the chain's first franchisee, Barry Newberg, will open a second unit May 28 in Plano, Texas.
read nowNRA Show exhibitors donate 42K meals to fight hunger
May 23, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 5-8 at Chicago's McCormick…
read nowStarbucks locations close to fix maintenance issues
May 22, 2012
Coffee fans were disappointed this morning as they tried to get their daily dose of Starbucks. A "small percentage" of Starbucks locations across the U.S. were…
read nowFuddruckers launches 16th Houston location
May 22, 2012
Fuddruckers has reached a new milestone in Houston with the debut of its 16th restaurant, marking 54 stores around the state of Texas.
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Creatively managing the impact of rising commodity prices
How foodservice operators can navigate rising food costs without alienating their guests.
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Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year
May 22, 2012
Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research…
read nowRestaurant franchise lending shows stabilization
May 22, 2012
Although franchise lending has been fairly static from March 2011 to March 2012 and franchisee credit access remains below its long-term average, lending to…
read nowGoodDrinks introduces HFCS-free coffee sauce, mix line
May 22, 2012
GoodDrinks, a new specialty drinks producer, has introduced a complete line of sauces, mixes and concentrates that is completely free of high-fructose corn…
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