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Smashburger set to sizzle in Latin America
January 4, 2012
Smashburger has announced that it has partnered with international restaurateur Richard Eisenberg and his company, QSR International, in a growth initiative to…
read nowCaribou Coffee 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified
January 4, 2012
Caribou Coffee has announced that all of its coffees and espressos are now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, making it the first major U.S.
read nowRed Mango: 2011 was record year
January 4, 2012
Red Mango has announced that it had a record year for franchise development in 2011. The company awarded agreements for more than 70 new domestic locations…
read nowEinstein Noah to present at ICR XChange
January 3, 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating primarily under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced that it…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe launches healthy living Facebook program
January 3, 2012
To help guests put the flavor back into healthy living, Corner Bakery Cafe has introduced a Facebook program inviting fans to kick off the new year by…
read nowJamba launches new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies
January 3, 2012
On Jan. 5, 2012, Jamba Juice will launch new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies with a Weight Burner Boost. The new smoothie platform reinforces Jamba's commitment to…
read nowNPD: Global restaurant visits weak in Q3
January 3, 2012
Low consumer confidence and the stressed global economy were reflected in weak foodservice traffic numbers in most countries around the world in the quarter…
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Top 100: Cowboy Chicken No. 32
January 3, 2012
32. Cowboy Chicken Dallas / No. of units: 5 Over the past several years, Dallas residents have consistently rated Cowboy Chicken among one of the metro…
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Gloves! The controversy continues Part 1
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It’s a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand…
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Ring in 2012 with organic food innovation
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
I predict that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in…
read nowMcDonald's tests geotargeted mobile marketing
January 2, 2012
To boost sales of its McCafe beverage line and drive in-store traffic, McDonald's has launched a geotargeted promotion that uses mobile ads to reach potential…
read nowu-sushi installs iPad ordering POS
January 2, 2012
U-sushi has deployed the Revel Systems Enterprise iPad POS and Digital Menu Board by Digital Menu Me systems in its Beveraly Hills, Calif., location. Both…
read nowStarbucks raising prices in the US
January 2, 2012
Starbucks Corp. is raising beverage prices by 1 percent in select markets in the United States. The increase effects the cities of New York, Boston…
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2012: The five fast casual executives to watch
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
For restaurant operators throughout the industry, 2011 had its fair share of highs and lows. While the industry rebounded slightly from the challenges present…
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Foumami Asian Sandwich Bar
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Foumami Asian Sandwich Bar opened in 2010 in Boston's Financial District. The restaurant was founded by third-genereration restaurateur Michael Wang, whose…
read nowTogo's hosting Pastrami Pounder Challenge
December 29, 2011
Togo's Sandwiches will host the "Pastrami Pounder Challenge" in celebration of National Pastrami Day, Jan. 14.
read nowWendy's Japan fancies up the menu with foie gras
December 29, 2011
Now that Wendy's has returned to Japan after a two year hiatus, the chain plans on wooing customers with higher-end options, namely a Foie Gras Rossini Burger…
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Restaurant industry performance at five-month high
December 29, 2011
Driven by positive same-store sales and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowJamba, SYGMA extend distribution alliance
December 28, 2011
Jamba Inc. and SYGMA, a national foodservice distribution company owned by Sysco Corporation, have announced plans to expand their supply chain distribution…
read nowHow Do You Roll? rolls into Phoenix
December 28, 2011
Austin, Texas-based How Do You Roll? has opened its first location outside of the Texas market, where the chain has seven units in operation. The newest unit…
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