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McAlister's Deli unveils new look
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The chain's new store design includes a tea bar and has been unveiled at two new locations.
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The one left off the list: hourly employees' influence on consumer decisions
by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob
While trend lists may not identify employees as a critical factor, the quality of a restaurant's front-line staff has a significant influence on the features…
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Organic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011
April 26, 2012
The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales.
read nowCeliac awareness foundation now offers restaurant credentialing
April 26, 2012
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten…
read nowBlake Bailey named Zaxby's CFO
April 25, 2012
Zaxby’s has announced the appointment of Blake Bailey to chief financial officer (CFO) for Zaxby’s Franchising Inc. (ZFI). Bailey succeeds Tony Townley…
read nowDaphne's warms up menu with summer salads
April 25, 2012
The fresh flavors of summer are arriving early at Daphne’s as the company’s restaurants spotlight three salads with fruit accents, including bringing back last…
read nowGenghis Grill expands appetizer offerings
April 25, 2012
Genghis Grill has announced the addition of several appetizers, drinks and LTO's to their newly designed menu.
read nowSmashburger implements Empathica Local CEM solution
April 25, 2012
Empathica Inc., a provider of customer experience management (CEM) solutions to more than 200 brands, has announced that it has equipped Smashburger with the…
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Cranking up catering sales in a multi-unit restaurant environment
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
There are many thousands of proven sales systems that your brand can implement to help make your catering sales sing. But here’s the rub. Even proven sales…
read nowbd's Mongolian Grill promotes Brad Russell to director of marketing
April 24, 2012
bd's Mongolian Grill has announced the promotion of Brad Russell to director of marketing. Russell will continue to report to bd's Mongolian Grill president…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café launches new menu items
April 24, 2012
Tropical Smoothie Café is making a splash this spring with the launch of two new limited-time offerings, featuring a toasted flatbread paired with a real fruit…
read nowNRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show sells out exhibit floor space
April 24, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibit space at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is completely sold out. The newly redesigned…
read nowCherryBerry inks Wisconsin expansion deal
April 24, 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the continued expansion of CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar, with three new deals signed in Wisconsin that…
read nowDigital Dining rolls out Tabbedout mobile app
April 24, 2012
Digital Dining, a provider of hospitality point-of-sale (POS) software, will add Tabbedout, a mobile payment app that allows consumers to open, view and pay…
read nowCowboy Chicken signs lease for Texas expansion
April 24, 2012
Cowboy Chicken will soon begin construction of their seventh location in The Rayzor Ranch Development, located in Denton, Texas.
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Panera Bread reports Q1 comps, average check increases
April 24, 2012
Panera Bread Company released its earnings report for the first quarter ended March 27, 2012.
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Want to Facebook? What are you waiting for
by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force
Ninety five percent. That’s right, 95% of all consumers are on Facebook, according to our latest research findings across both North America and the UK. We…
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Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - part I
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
A study found that only 8 to 12 percent of gluten-free consumers said they bought gluten-free products because they or a member of their household has celiac…
read nowStarbucks listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations
April 24, 2012
Starbucks (No. 8) is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily…
read nowPenn Station unveils free fries giveaway
April 23, 2012
As a special thank you to its local customers and neighbors, Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free small order of its fresh-cut fries to anyone who…
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