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LivingSocial adds online option for takeout and delivery
March 29, 2012
LivingSocial has announced the national launch of Takeout & Delivery, a virtual "restaurant row" to help diners across the country order food for pickup or…
read nowTogo's Eateries partners with Novita Training to fuel development
March 28, 2012
Togo’s Inc. has announced that they have hired Novita Training to develop and implement franchise training programs for Togo’s managers and restaurant…
read nowRed Door Interactive wins second award for Rubio's promotion
March 28, 2012
Red Door Interactive was recognized in the Web Marketing Association’s 10th annual Internet Advertising Competition for its work with Rubio’s Restaurants, Inc.
read nowNewk's Express Café partners with PeopleMatter
March 28, 2012
PeopleMatter, a provider of talent-management solutions specifically built to serve hourly workforces, has announced a partnership with Newk's Express Café to…
read nowNRA honored for Kids LiveWell
March 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has earned the 2012 ASAE Gold Circle Award for its media relations campaign launching the groundbreaking Kids LiveWell…
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Clothes can make the employee
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
Earlier this month I ran across an article in Freakonomics referencing a study that showed "wearing a white lab coat — a piece of clothing associated with care…
read nowNRA survey shows demand for online, smartphone presence
March 28, 2012
The restaurant industry was one of the first to come back from the recession, and for 2012, the National Restaurant Association's Forecast predicts a record…
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Starbucks under fire for use of beetle blood in flavoring
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
In response to its use of cochineal extract, a Change.org campaign asks Starbucks to remove the ingredient from use.
read nowHuHot menu explodes with Dynamite Shrimp
March 27, 2012
HuHot Mongolian Grill is launching its Dynamite Shrimp appetizer, available only in April and May.
read nowBruegger's to offer tax-days incentive
March 27, 2012
In honor of tax season, Bruegger’s is offering its Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40, available at that price from April 13-17.
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Culinary Tide's 2012 top trends
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Culinary Tides, Inc. released the report: "Top 10 Trends Analysis - Shifting Sands 2012: A cross analysis of predictions across Government, Technology, Health…
read nowReport: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
March 27, 2012
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…
read nowSurvey: Summer job market improving
March 27, 2012
With more than 200,000 jobs added to U.S. payrolls in each of the last three months, hiring managers for summer jobs have more positive news for job-seeking…
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What's in your egg salad?
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
When I was about 8 years old, my mother finally left me alone in the kitchen to create something of my own devise. I couldn't use the stove, but I could use…
read nowMAD Greens adds MonkeyMedia Software's catering platform
March 26, 2012
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of complete catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced a partnership with Denver-based MAD Greens…
read nowJason Falls to keynote Foodservice Social Media Universe
March 26, 2012
Social media and marketing expert, Jason Falls is the keynote speaker at this year’s Foodservice Social Media Universe (#FSMU) conference at the Swissotel in…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit signs Bay area franchise deals
March 26, 2012
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is heating up its expansion in the San Francisco Bay area. The barbecue chain currently has six Bay area stores and is searching for…
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Social media: A necessary evil?
by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force
Market Force just completed a consumer study of social media usage. Not surprisingly, every year we've looked at usage we've seen the numbers going up. About…
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Do you really offer gluten-free dishes?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Identifying and avoiding potential contamination starts with the very basics in the kitchen.
read nowDigital Signage Today publishes guide to digital signage ROI
March 26, 2012
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Digital Signage Today, the daily news and information portal devoted to the digital signage industry, has just published the 2012 edition of…
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