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Kids' nutrition, local sourcing top NRA's 2012 trend predictions
December 7, 2011
The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …
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Starbucks' mobile transactions exceed 26 million
December 6, 2011
It's been one year since Starbucks first rolled out its mobile payment application to more than 9,000 U.S. locations and others around the world. Since its…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index unchanged in October
December 6, 2011
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September’s level of 100.1.…
read nowSnapfinger launches new POS integrated mobile app
December 6, 2011
Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new mobile app that integrates…
read nowSmashburger waves WAND at exclusive digital menu boards deal
December 6, 2011
WAND Corp., a provider of digital menu board solutions for the foodservice industry, recently announced that it has been chosen by Smashburger Inc. to be the…
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Top 100: Le Pain Quotidien No. 39
December 6, 2011
39. Le Pain Quotidien Brussels, Belgium / No. of units: 150+ This Belgian brainchild offers its salivating patrons quality, organic boulangerie-style fare…
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The most gluten-free meal of the day
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Some of the simplest sweets can become gluten-free with simple substitutions, like chocolate chip cookies made with non-wheat flours.
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Mintel: 5 restaurant industry trends for 2012
December 5, 2011
Competition in the foodservice industry is always intense as restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for business and attention in a crowded marketplace.
read nowRestaurant traffic flat first 9 mos of 2011
December 5, 2011
The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 in a state of optimism after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the…
read nowTechnomic: Takeout adds revenue without compromising dine-in traffic
December 5, 2011
Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be…
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Service with a Smile: Get your employees & customers through the holiday rush
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Even though the holiday shopping season has passed with Black Friday, there are still plenty of opportunities for your employees to make a lasting impression.
read nowFatburger expands into Seoul
December 4, 2011
Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc.'s Fatburger restaurant chain has opened its first location in Seoul, Korea. The Gangnam-gu location, in the southeast part of the…
read nowFREEBIRDS to open first Northern Calif. location
December 4, 2011
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced that it will open its first Northern California location in Roseville on Dec. 12. The Roseville FREEBIRDS is the seventh…
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Top 100: Specialty's Café & Bakery No. 41
December 4, 2011
41. San Francisco / No. of units: 29 Specialty’s concept provides handmade sandwiches, homemade cookies and fresh soups and salads. Although Specialty’s…
read nowQdoba continues Envysion deployment
December 4, 2011
Envysion Inc., a provider of Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS), has announced that Qdoba Mexican Grill has reached its 250th site on the Envysion platform.
read nowQuiznos franchisee deploys video interview system
December 4, 2011
Some restaurant franchisees in the Washington, D.C., area have started using a new system that interviews job seekers using recorded videos through the JobOn…
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Adaptation 3 Factions Evolve
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
The strongest trends, even in the restaurant industry, are the ones most adept at change.
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African cuisine gains consumer appeal
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How Safari and Safari Express provide key insights into the lives of their owners and the flavors found in East African cuisine.
read nowMuscle Maker Grill opens in Texas
December 1, 2011
Muscle Maker Grill has opened its first Texas location in Austin, just minutes away from the University of Texas. The restaurant is the first of 10 scheduled…
read nowEpic Burger expands in Windy City
December 1, 2011
Epic Burger is launching two more restaurants in Chicago this December, giving the company a total of six locations in the Windy City. The fifth will be…
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