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Study reveals sales jumps from incentivized programs
January 27, 2011
In 2010, restaurant goers signficantly increased the amounts of food and drink they purchased when incentivized through gift cards, comp cards, and loyalty…
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Whole grains at play in the realm of health and wellness
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Trends are often born with dual personalities. It is not that they are two sides of the same coin – they don't typically oppose each other like Jekyll and…
read nowFreshii offering customized diet plans
January 26, 2011
We all know about the dreaded "Freshman 15," but one fast casual chain is trying to inspire its customers to go the opposite route. Chicago-based Freshii has…
read nowZpizza inks California deal
January 26, 2011
Laguna Beach, Calif.-based zpizza is cultivating new stores in its home region. The company has finalized a contract with new franchisee ZP-Brea LLC to open a…
read nowNRA offering POS informational kit
January 26, 2011
In an effort to help its members, and others in the foodservice industry, better understand the complex elements of implementing a point-of-sale system, the…
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Starbucks reports its strongest holiday season ever
January 26, 2011
Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter 2011, ended Jan. 2. The results featured plenty of highlights, including a …
read nowPost spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood
January 26, 2011
Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…
read nowNext stop for Wingstop: Baltimore/D.C. corridor
January 26, 2011
Wingstop has signed a development agreement to open 20 new stores in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. corridor within the next several years.
read nowFirehouse Subs cofounder named to FRLA Hall
January 26, 2011
Robin Sorensen, cofounder of Firehouse Subs, has been named to the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's Hall of Fame. He joins some of the Sunshine…
read nowQdoba enhances rewards program
January 25, 2011
Qdoba Mexican Grill has rolled out its new Qdoba Rewards program, an electronic campaign that identifies loyal guests and offers them greater flexibility and…
read nowDickey's expands Mississippi footprint
January 25, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has expanded in Mississippi, opening a new location in Meridian this week. This unit is the chain's 139th thus far, with another 60 set…
read nowWingstop ready to tackle Super Bowl Sunday
January 25, 2011
Wingstop will stock up on staff and supplies for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, as the chain prepares for its busiest day of the year.
read nowMoe's Original Bar B Que spreads through the South
January 25, 2011
Moe's Original Bar B Que has expanded its footprint with the opening of its 17th and 18th locations in downtown Auburn, Ala., and midtown Atlanta, respectively.
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill turns three
January 25, 2011
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill will mark its three-year anniversary Jan. 28.
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MOOYAH listed as chain to watch
January 24, 2011
MOOYAH Burgers & Fries did a lot of moving and shaking in 2010, opening 17 new locations and signing multiple development agreements for 2011.
read nowNRA adds to its board of directors
January 24, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has named Desmond Hague to its board of directors.
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
read nowQdoba promotes five executive team members
January 24, 2011
Denver-based Qdoba Mexican Grill has promoted five executives to build on the company's sales, growth, marketing, franchise and menu innovation efforts. The…
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U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable
January 24, 2011
The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…
read nowCosi Inc. sees increase in fourth-quarter sales
January 23, 2011
Così Inc. has reported that system-wide comparable restaurant sales for the 2010 fourth quarter has increased 4.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter of…
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