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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.
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Restaurant 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…
read nowRed Mango heads to Mexico
December 1, 2011
Red Mango has announced its first international franchise agreement in an exclusive deal with Cinemex, a leading national chain with 184 movie theaters…
read nowWingstop partnership secures franchisee lending program
December 1, 2011
Wingstop has announced the launch of a new program designed to provide financing for franchisees. The financing will be provided through Franchise America…
read nowSmashburger ranked America's Most Promising Company
November 30, 2011
Smashburger has been ranked No. 1 on Forbes' inaugural America’s Most Promising Companies list. The list features 100 privately held up-and-comers with…
read nowUncle Maddio's Pizza Joint expands in Georgia, Kentucky
November 30, 2011
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has announced new store openings throughout Atlanta and in Louisville, Ky.
read nowBeautiful Brands adds Roxberry to franchise portfolio
November 30, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Roxberry Juice to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide. The agreement…
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