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Firehouse Subs, King's Hawaiian partner on Pork & Slaw sandwich
December 12, 2011
Firehouse Subs has partnered with King's Hawaiian sweet bread producer to offer the King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich at all Firehouse Subs locations in…
read nowCosì names Carin Stutz CEO
December 12, 2011
Così Inc. has announced the appointment of Carin L. Stutz as the company’s new chief executive officer and president, effective Jan. 1. She also will join the…
read nowFamous Dave's opens fast casual restaurant
December 12, 2011
Famous Dave's of America has joined the expanding list of casual dining restaurant chains opening fast casual offshoots.
read nowConsumers not meeting MyPlate standards
December 12, 2011
The nutritionally-balanced quadrants of the USDA’s MyPlate, the new federal dietary guidelines that depict a healthful daily diet, look very different from…
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Commodity pressure mixed in early 2012
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
As restaurant operators head into 2012, industry forecasters are calling for an increase in food costs, but not every analyst is predicting a commodities…
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The ageless meatball is the new menu trendsetter
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Meatballs are versatile and offer a big profit margin.
read nowReport: Restaurant costs will continue to rise in 2012
December 11, 2011
Fitch Ratings, a global market credit opinion, research and data agency, expects U.S. restaurant food and beverage costs to rise by 5 percent or more in 2012…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill taps Brandmovers as digital agency
December 11, 2011
Moe's Southwest Grill has selected Atlanta-based Brandmovers Inc. as its digital agency of record in 2012.
read nowWingstop celebrates 500-store milestone
December 11, 2011
In celebration of 500 restaurants, and as a thank you to fans across the country, Wingstop is offering a $5 special on its 5-wing combo – available Dec. 1…
read nowTechnomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity
December 11, 2011
While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…
read nowBoloco hires new VP of people development
December 11, 2011
Boloco has announced that Christine San Juan will join its team as vice president of people development. At Boloco, she will lead the development and training…
read nowOrange Leaf Frozen Yogurt heads to Aussie shores
December 11, 2011
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is opening its first international location in Melbourne, Australia, by franchise partners Joe Rossi and Phil Lancaster.
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Top 100: Paradise Bakery & Café No. 38
December 11, 2011
38. Paradise Bakery & CaféScottsdale, Ariz. / No. of units: 73 Paradise Bakery, a full subsidiary of Panera Bread Co. since 2009, operates locations primarily…
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Getting Siri-ous in Foodservice HR
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
As more programs are developed to be voice interactive, it's possible that Siri will one day be capable of interactively pre-screening applicants and more.
read nowMooyah spreads throughout Texas
December 8, 2011
MOOYAH franchisee Johnny Collins has opened his second location in the Lone Star State, bringing the burgers, fries and shakes concept to Mansfield. It is the…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings, HubWorks launches test pilot of iPad-based ordering system
December 8, 2011
HubWorks Interactive LLC, the developer of iPad and mobile ordering systems for the hospitality industry, has announced its recently implemented test…
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Beverage innovation becoming a necessity
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
When McDonald's introduced its McCafe concept in 2009, plenty of skeptics thought the burger-and-fry giant was out of its league. But as the coffee line grew…
read nowGE Capital, Franchise Finance provides $2.8 Million to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee
December 7, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $2.8 million in financing to Four M Capital LLC, a Buffalo Wild Wings Bar and Grill franchisee. The funds will be used…
read nowGo Roma launches franchise effort
December 7, 2011
Go Roma will expand outside of the Chicagoland area in 2012 through franchising, having just completed its Franchise Disclosure Documents and state filings for…
read nowRed Mango heats up menu with Artisan Hot Chocolate
December 7, 2011
Red Mango is recreating fond winter memories with its first-ever hot beverage, new Artisan Hot Chocolate, available in four flavors at locations nationwide.
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