Technomic: Seafood, citrus popular on spring menus

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April 11, 2010

Leading restaurants started to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather by adding lighter dishes, seasonings and sauces to their menus, according to foodservice…

Wingstop acquired by Roark Capital Group

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April 11, 2010

Atlanta-based private equity firm Roark Capital Group has announced that its affiliate has acquired Wingstop Restaurants Inc., in a deal that took about four…

Five Guys founder discusses company's focus on freshness

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April 11, 2010

Jerry Murrell founded Five Guys Burgers & Fries (named after his five sons) in 1986. Although he studied economics at Michigan State, it was his career…

Getting back to the bargaining table

How restaurant operators can successfully renegotiate their lease and remain in good standing with their landlord.

MICROS to add Trustwave PCI Compliance tools

April 8, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an alliance with Trustwave for its…

Energy Kitchen launches Tax Day free lunch promo

April 8, 2010

Energy Kitchen will celebrate Tax Day, April 15, by offering free lunch to New Yorkers.   Customers who purchase any beverage will receive a free meal at all…

Red Mango opens first Nebraska location

April 8, 2010

Red Mango has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Bret Cain and his wife to open 10 stores in Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. The first three…

Appeals court finds in favor of Raving Brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta's Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the company provided a fully functional franchise system for Mama Fu's Asian House.

MICROS to add Trustwave PCI Compliance tools

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April 8, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an alliance with Trustwave for its…

Energy Kitchen launches Tax Day free lunch promo

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April 8, 2010

Energy Kitchen will celebrate Tax Day, April 15, by offering free lunch to New Yorkers.   Customers who purchase any beverage will receive a free meal at all…

Red Mango opens first Nebraska location

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April 8, 2010

Red Mango has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Bret Cain and his wife to open 10 stores in Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. The first three…

Appeals court finds in favor of Raving Brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta's Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the company provided a fully functional franchise system for Mama Fu's Asian House.

Starbucks shareholders vote down recycling plan

April 7, 2010

Environmental Leader has reported that Starbucks shareholders have voted down an initiative to increase the company's recycling program.    Although 11 percent…

Caribou Coffee commits to 100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffees

April 7, 2010

While Starbucks shareholders recently voted down an initiative to increase the company's recycling at locations, Caribou Coffee has announced its intent to…

Elevation Burger launches iPhone app

April 7, 2010

Elevation Burger has just unveiled its new iPhone application, compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.   The Elevation Burger application is similar to…

MSI launches intelligent LED replacement bulb

April 7, 2010

MSi, a manufacturer of energy efficient LED retail accent, spot and flood lighting, has leveraged its LED expertise in collaboration with optic developers and…

Starbucks shareholders vote down recycling plan

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April 7, 2010

Environmental Leader has reported that Starbucks shareholders have voted down an initiative to increase the company's recycling program.    Although 11 percent…

Caribou Coffee commits to 100% Rainforest Alliance certified coffees

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April 7, 2010

While Starbucks shareholders recently voted down an initiative to increase the company's recycling at locations, Caribou Coffee has announced its intent to…

Elevation Burger launches iPhone app

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April 7, 2010

Elevation Burger has just unveiled its new iPhone application, compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.   The Elevation Burger application is similar to…

MSI launches intelligent LED replacement bulb

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April 7, 2010

MSi, a manufacturer of energy efficient LED retail accent, spot and flood lighting, has leveraged its LED expertise in collaboration with optic developers and…