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Fast casuals focus on food, health
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The fast casual segment has built a loyal following through its emphasis on quality and taste.
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Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes intros new tropical menu
July 1, 2010
This July, Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes will feature a new Summer Tropics menu with brand new recipes featuring tropical and exotic flavors being offered…
read nowShane's Rib Shack hosts The Ultimate BBQ Side contest
July 1, 2010
Shane's Rib Shack has lanched its "Ultimate BBQ Side Contest," which Shaniacs can enter by posting their side recipe on the Shane's Rib Shack Facebook page…
read nowPat & Oscar's extends menu with spinach salad
July 1, 2010
Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has introduced a fresh take on a customer favorite — the spinach salad. Always a summertime staple, the Pat & Oscar's spinach…
read nowMcAlister's Deli highlights Tea Town USA promotion
July 1, 2010
McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for customers to beat the heat this summer by declaring July 29, 2010, Free Tea Day, and offering a slew of in-store and…
read nowAnalysts predict Chipotle annual customer traffic to reach 180,000
July 1, 2010
An analysis by Trefis on Forbes.com has speculated that Chipotle customer traffic, which was 170,000 in 2007, will return to normal and even surpass that mark…
read nowGroupon and McClatchy Interactive form national partnership
July 1, 2010
Groupon has announced that it has signed a national agreement with The McClatchy Company to distribute exclusive content to McClatchy’s websites located in 2…
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Five advantages of working with a restaurant broker
Restaurant leases are complicated and take years of practical experience to properly negotiate. This is where a restaurant retail broker can help.
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Trends in Eating Out: Hunker down, or exhale?
by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force
Nothing is more top of mind right now for those of us in the restaurant industry than the state of the economy.
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Id like the green packaging please
by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company
I’m often asked by foodservice operators and consumers: What sustainable single-use foodservice products should I use to serve food and beverages? Which…
read nowRed Mango to open on Indiana University campus
June 30, 2010
Red Mango has entered into a franchise agreement to open its first Bloomington, Ind., store on the Indiana University campus.
read nowRestaurant industry outlook softened in May
June 30, 2010
The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell below 100 for…
read nowHello Pasta to open first NYC location
June 30, 2010
Hello Pasta, a new model in fast casual dining that serves a selection of cooked pasta and sauces, will launch its first of four restaurant locations in New…
read nowCapriotti's signs deals for San Diego and Denver markets
June 30, 2010
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed agreements for expansion into two new markets: San Diego and Denver. The San Diego deal comes on the heels of Capriotti's…
read nowTasti-D-Lite to expand across the U.S.
June 30, 2010
Tasti D-Lite is continuing its rapid expansion plans with the announcement of three area development agreements with commitments for 65 locations in Dallas…
read nowNRA: Show attendance increased 11%
June 29, 2010
A post-event review and analysis of the 91st annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the International Wine, Spirits and Beer…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe launches Get Fresh summer program
June 29, 2010
In alignment with the growing garden movement spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama, Corner Bakery Cafe has introduced its “Get Fresh” program and announced…
read nowMarket Force restaurant study reveals jump in consumer confidence
June 29, 2010
Consumer confidence is on the rise when it comes to eating out, according to a new survey conducted by Market Force Information, a customer intelligence and…
read nowSchlotzsky's to place Coca-Cola Freestyle in four locations
June 29, 2010
Schlotzsky's has signed a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company to use its new proprietary fountain dispenser, The Freestyle, in four Dallas/Ft. Worth…
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Firehouse Subs pushes past AUV, comps declines
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How the sandwich chain is redefining its success and delivering on a profitability promise made last year to franchisees.
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