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UFood Restaurant Group to develop in Puerto Rico
May 25, 2011
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced a contract with franchisee Manuel Rivera to develop and operate eight UFood Grills in Puerto Rico. The first unit is…
read nowCorner Bakery Café to reward top three fans
May 25, 2011
To mark Corner Bakery Café's 20th anniversary on Nov. 15, the chain has launched its "Three Biggest Fans" contest, awarding three winners free Corner Bakery…
read nowSodexo launches Jazzmans mobile ordering app
May 25, 2011
Sodexo's launch of the company's latest m-commerce solution — two new mobile apps — will eliminate wait times, increase customer engagement and build brand…
read nowNRA survey finds more restaurants recycling
May 24, 2011
Roughly two-thirds of the nation’s restaurateurs have recycling programs as part of their sustainability efforts, according to a new study conducted by the…
read nowNatures Table Café to open in Florida, California and Carolina markets
May 24, 2011
Nature’s Table Café has signed two new franchise agreements to open restaurants in Orange County, California and in South Carolina. The chain also will be…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café continues Camp Sunshine support
May 24, 2011
Tropical Smoothie Café is offering its customers an opportunity to support its long-term charity partner, Camp Sunshine. The national franchise company will…
read nowVendor Safe, FastCasual.com release PCI Guide: FAQ
May 24, 2011
Vendor Safe Technologies, a provider of PCI compliant solutions and network security, has teamed up with FastCasual.com to present the “PCI Guide: Frequently…
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Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 24, 2011
Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.
read nowPanera Bread franchisee to build Canadian presence
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
May 24, 2011
Covelli Enterprises, the franchise operator of 190 Panera Bread locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, has plans to open…
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NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.
read nowTossed signs franchise agreement for five new Boston locations
May 23, 2011
Tossed, offering garden salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement authorizing the development of five new…
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Street food: Urban foraging
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
“Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?” Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn’t as if…
read nowBombay Bowl opens another location in Denver
May 22, 2011
Colorado-based fast casual concept Bombay Bowl has announced that it has opened a second location in Denver at 6th Avenue and Broadway. This is the concept's…
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NRA 2011: McCafé digital menu board project largest in world
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
McDonald's, Stratacache discuss the benefits of having the digital platform in place.
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NRA 2011: Kitchen Innovation pavilion shows green, more
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
From vegetable washers to the Coca-Cola Freestyle, the technology is diverse.
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NRA 2011: Colin Powells keynote focuses on leadership, change
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
May 21, 2011
Retired general and former Secretary of State’s speech mixes humor with diplomacy.
read nowNRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 20, 2011
Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…
read nowJamba Inc. adds to board of directors
May 19, 2011
Jamba Inc.'s stockholders have elected Fritzi Woods to its board of directors. Also, the board has appointed Woods as an independent member of its Audit…
read nowBoloco to deploy MonkeyMedia Software catering platform
May 19, 2011
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of strategy, education and software services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced a deal with Boloco to deploy…
read nowSmashburger opens fourth Chicago-area restaurant
May 19, 2011
Smashburger is bringing its “better burgers” to Darien, Ill., through the chain’s fourth Chicago-area restaurant. The Darien location will open May 25 and is…
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