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by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
It's Valentine's Day. I am sure that some of you celebrate, some of you don't and a few are the diehard anti-card-and-flowers type... But I'm going with the…
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When is food service NOT a restaurant?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
If you own a place that sells prepared food for people to eat, you're in the restaurant business, right? Not necessarily.
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Gloves! The Controversy Continues Part 2
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
There is a general agreement that hand sanitation is a problem, but how that problem is best addressed is not always clear. The arguments to wear gloves and to…
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Top Chef alums to conduct demos at NRA Show
February 14, 2012
Three of Bravo's "Top Chef" reality show's biggest stars – Richard Blais, Spike Mendelsohn and Fabio Viviani – will help raise funds for the National…
read nowDaphne's California Greek adds grilled shrimp to menu
February 13, 2012
Daphne’s California Greek is introducing guests to its new grilled, herb-marinated shrimp menu item. Marinated in a combination of garlic, paprika and spices…
read nowUnited Supermarkets, Red Mango test in-store concept
February 13, 2012
United Supermarkets has announced a strategic relationship with Red Mango to test an in-store concept offering healthy frozen yogurt and smoothies to its…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs beefs up international presence
February 13, 2012
Charley’s Grilled Subs, a 454-unit restaurant chain, has grown to 15 restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, the most recent of which opened Jan. 19 at the…
read nowbd's Mongolian Grill opens first Pennsylvania location
February 13, 2012
bd’s Mongolian Grill is heating up Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene with the opening of its newest restaurant Monday.
read nowChipotle to present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Consumer Conference
February 13, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will present at the 2012 BAML Consumer Conference at The Palace Hotel in New York City. The conference will be held March 7, and…
read nowBoston Market introduces home style combos
February 13, 2012
Back by popular demand for a limited time, Boston Market has reduced the price on its Half Chicken Meal to $7.99, plus tax. This deal includes a half…
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Restaurants adapt to 'new normal' with efficiency, innovation
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mergers and acquisitions market won't be as active in 2012.
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February 13, 2012
Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare, according to new research from Technomic.
read nowLuna Grill donates 20% of sales to Rady Children's Hospital
February 12, 2012
As part of its Luna Gives Back program, Luna Grill is giving 20 percent of its proceeds on Valentine's Day to Rady Children's Hospital.
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels shows love with heart-shaped bagels
February 12, 2012
Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering a sweet deal to Portland, Ore., bagel lovers this Valentine's Day. On Feb. 14, guests will receive free heart-shaped bagels…
read nowDickey's Barbecue pit to open Nebraska restaurant
February 12, 2012
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening in Kearney, Neb., this spring by franchise operator Richard Cochran and his wife Cheryl.
read nowFormer Burger King CEO signs on with UK-based LEON
February 12, 2012
Brad Blum, the former CEO of Burger King and Olive Garden Italian Restaurants, has joined the board of LEON, a London-based restaurant concept, as an investor…
read nowNRA's Kids LiveWell healthy eating initiative triples membership
February 9, 2012
The number of restaurant companies participating in the National Restaurant Association/Healthy Dining’s Kids LiveWell program has tripled since its launch in…
read nowPanda Express to launch Peppercorn Shrimp LTO
February 9, 2012
Panda Express is debuting its new Peppercorn Shrimp limited-time offer, its boldest and creation to date. Peppercorn Shrimp will be available Feb. 15 through…
read nowCosi signs on industry veteran as consultant
February 9, 2012
Cosi Inc. has entered into an agreement with Brad Blum, owner of BLUM Growth Fund, to provide consulting services related to branding, product development…
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Panera Bread to intensify drive-thru operations
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Catering sales and new menu item rollouts continue to contribute to revenue, same-store sales growth.
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