USDA demystifies local food chain supply

June 23, 2010

Local food is a hot trend that customers continue to demand from all restaurant segments. But until recently, the movement was so small and compartmentalized…

Bruegger's announces expansion into Kentucky

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June 23, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. have signed a development deal with Scott and Kim Berger to open three locations in the Louisville, Ky., area, the first scheduled…

Chipotle reaches 1,000-store milestone

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June 23, 2010

Chipotle has opened its 1,000th restaurant in Flower Mound, Texas, at 4 years and nearly four months after the opening of restaurant No. 500.

Wingstop is first Dallas restaurant to test Coca-Cola Freestyle

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June 23, 2010

Long-time Coca-Cola customer Wingstop will be the first to offer the Freestyle fountain in the Dallas area. Wingstop plans to feature Coca-Cola Freestyle in…

Zoup! founder outlines plan for growth

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June 23, 2010

Eric Ersher has outlined his strategy to The Detroit News for growing the Zoup! brand to 100 stores by 2014. In a recent article, Ersher said the during the…

USDA demystifies local food chain supply

June 23, 2010

Local food is a hot trend that customers continue to demand from all restaurant segments. But until recently, the movement was so small and compartmentalized…

Which Wich asks guests to 'Flag your Bag'

June 22, 2010

To celebrate Independence Day — and to show support for U.S. troops — Which Wich is encouraging customers to draw patriotic doodles on the back of their Which…

Market Force survey reveals Five Guys as consumer favorite

June 22, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is consumers' favorite quick-service/fast casual restaurant, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information…

Hughes Network launches one-stop Wi-Fi solution

June 22, 2010

With McDonald's — and soon Starbucks — offering free Wi-Fi in their U.S. stores, providing Internet access to customers will become an expectation, especially…

NRA releases 2010 Restaurant Industry Operations Report

June 22, 2010

New research that could help restaurant operators review and improve the financial performance of their establishment is now available in the 2010 edition of…

FreshBerry opens in Orlando, Fla.

June 22, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the grand opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Orlando, Fla. The new store is located near the…

Menu Labeling: Boon or Bane for LTOs?

The new healthcare reform bill offers a nutritional information reprieve for LTOs so will more roll out in the future?

Which Wich asks guests to 'Flag your Bag'

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June 22, 2010

To celebrate Independence Day — and to show support for U.S. troops — Which Wich is encouraging customers to draw patriotic doodles on the back of their Which…

Market Force survey reveals Five Guys as consumer favorite

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June 22, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is consumers' favorite quick-service/fast casual restaurant, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information…

Hughes Network launches one-stop Wi-Fi solution

June 22, 2010

With McDonald's — and soon Starbucks — offering free Wi-Fi in their U.S. stores, providing Internet access to customers will become an expectation, especially…

NRA releases 2010 Restaurant Industry Operations Report

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June 22, 2010

New research that could help restaurant operators review and improve the financial performance of their establishment is now available in the 2010 edition of…

FreshBerry opens in Orlando, Fla.

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June 22, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the grand opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Orlando, Fla. The new store is located near the…

Menu Labeling: Boon or Bane for LTOs?

The new healthcare reform bill offers a nutritional information reprieve for LTOs so will more roll out in the future?

Qdoba Mexican Grill selects Mocapay for mobile marketing

June 21, 2010

Mocapay has announced a partnership with Dakota/Nebraska Fresh-Mex LLC, a franchisee and area developer for Qdoba Mexican Grill, to offer its mobile marketing…

OrderTalk launches iPad ordering solution

June 21, 2010

OrderTalk Inc. has launched a new ordering platform designed for servers or guests to place food orders while in line or right from the table through an iPad…