Zagat launches iPad app, Starbucks tests similar

April 4, 2010

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has released its ZAGAT TO GO for iPad.   Developed with Handmark, a mobile application provider, ZAGAT TO GO offers access to…

Chipotle goes solar: chain to install panels on 75 units

April 4, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has made a committment to install solar panels on 75 of its restaurants in 2010 in an effort to continuously decrease the environmental…

NRA launches Greener Restaurants recognition program

April 4, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has launched the pilot of its new initiative and Web site, Greener Restaurants -- a national program to recognize…

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling in place, here's how fast casual operators can nail down their menu calculating procedures.

Zagat launches iPad app, Starbucks tests similar

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April 4, 2010

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has released its ZAGAT TO GO for iPad.   Developed with Handmark, a mobile application provider, ZAGAT TO GO offers access to…

Chipotle goes solar: chain to install panels on 75 units

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April 4, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has made a committment to install solar panels on 75 of its restaurants in 2010 in an effort to continuously decrease the environmental…

NRA launches Greener Restaurants recognition program

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April 4, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has launched the pilot of its new initiative and Web site, Greener Restaurants -- a national program to recognize…

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling in place, here's how fast casual operators can nail down their menu calculating procedures.

Zaxby's rolls out new milkshake line

April 1, 2010

Zaxby's has launched several new menu items this week along with the introduction of its new milkshakes line and Roadhouse Zalad.   Emmy Award-winning actress…

Consumer focus still on buying organic

April 1, 2010

According to Mintel's latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35 percent) of…

5 steps toward long-term success

A clear direction and accountability lead the way for restaurant operators focused on future growth.

Zaxby's rolls out new milkshake line

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April 1, 2010

Zaxby's has launched several new menu items this week along with the introduction of its new milkshakes line and Roadhouse Zalad.   Emmy Award-winning actress…

Consumer focus still on buying organic

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April 1, 2010

According to Mintel's latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35 percent) of…

5 steps toward long-term success

A clear direction and accountability lead the way for restaurant operators focused on future growth.

Starbucks expands pay-by-iPhone pilot

March 31, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has expanded its test of a pay-by-phone option to include an additional 1,000 locations inside Target stores.   An article in Computerworld…

Tropical Smoothie Café launches ONOSYS online ordering platform

March 31, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café has partnered with ONOSYS to offer online ordering for to-go meals and catering orders. "We've significantly reduced the time it takes…

Corner Bakery promotes John LaBarge to VP of Franchise Business

March 31, 2010

Corner Bakery Cafe has promoted John LaBarge from director of franchise business to vice president of franchise business, representing Corner Bakery's…

Starmount to unveil DS software for restaurant nutrition info requirement

March 31, 2010

Starmount Systems has announced that it will unveil its digital software suite at KioskCom 2010 in a proof-of-concept demonstration for restaurant chains that…

Beautiful Brands signs 550-unit franchise deal

March 31, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of an agreement with Tulsa, Okla.-based businessman, Curtis Branch, to develop Rex's Chicken and…

Starbucks expands pay-by-iPhone pilot

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March 31, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has expanded its test of a pay-by-phone option to include an additional 1,000 locations inside Target stores.   An article in Computerworld…