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Pat & Oscar's rolls out new menu items
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The menu additions are being rolled out systemwide after a six week test led to an 11% average-check increase.
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Health-food advocates upset over organic study
August 5, 2009
A story in the Seattle Times has health-food advocates questioning the validity of a recent British report that found organic isn't more or less nutritious…
read nowBarista sends open letter to Starbucks CEO
August 5, 2009
Starbucks Corp. was recently listed as No. 6 on a PRNews list of the top 10 brands effectively using Twitter, but the company's latest round of media attention…
read nowFazoli's launches kids eat free promo
August 5, 2009
Fazoli's is giving cash-strapped families a break with the launch of its free kids' meals program on Saturdays and Sundays through August. At participating…
read nowQdoba parent Q3 net down 34%
August 4, 2009
Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Qdoba Mexican Grill, has reported that systemwide same-store sales at Qdoba were down 2.8 percent in the third quarter…
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Friendly's opens fast casual concept
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Friendly's Express will offer core menu items, shorter wait times and smaller check averages.
read nowStudy: Moms view fast casuals as not kid-friendly
August 4, 2009
A new study by foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand marketing agency C3 has found that nearly nine out of 10 kids surveyed say that fresh…
read nowPizza Fusion co-founder appointed to Green Living Task Force
August 4, 2009
Vaughan Lazar, co-founder of organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion, has been appointed to the Green Living Task Force for the city of Boca Raton, Fla. Lazar was…
read nowPollo Tropical, Taco Cabana comps down in Q2
August 3, 2009
Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported that same-store sales decreased for its Burger King franchise stores as well as…
read nowRubio's net income increases 53%
August 3, 2009
Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year ended June 28. Comparable store sales…
read nowBaja Fresh gives away 50,000 burritos
August 3, 2009
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill gave away more than 50,000 free burritos with the purchase of a regular drink on July 22. The massive give away created a 7…
read nowCamille's to test dinner entrees
August 3, 2009
Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the test phase of its new "after five" dinner menu, available at the Camille's 96th and Riverside location in Tulsa…
read nowRed Mango opens in 30 Rock
August 3, 2009
Red Mango's first location under a new 10-year master licensee agreement with Sodexo Inc. has opened on the second floor of New York City's Rockefeller Plaza.
read nowRaising Cane's launches family reunion promo
August 2, 2009
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers franchise partner RCO Limited is hosting its first-ever "Family Reunion at The Zoo" program, in partnership with Ohio's Columbus…
read nowStarbucks selects Unisys for China outsourcing services
August 2, 2009
Unisys Corp. has been selected to provide data center outsourcing services to support Starbucks' continued expansion in China, the company announced last…
read nowWhich Wich founder opens burger joint
August 2, 2009
Jeff Sinelli, the founder and owner of Dallas-based Which Wich, has opened a new restaurant concept in May focused on Mexican-style burgers. The…
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Beverage trends all about health and variety
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
More flavors and healthier options are in store as restaurants and beverage providers try to quench consumers' thirst for choice.
read nowRestaurant industry outlook remains uncertain
July 30, 2009
The restaurant industry's economic challenges continued to persist in June, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity…
read nowNRA applauds U.S. House passage of Food Safety Reform
July 30, 2009
National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney made the following statement regarding the July 30 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to…
read nowTropical Smoothie partners with Warner Bros. for movie promo
July 30, 2009
Tropical Smoothie Café and Warner Bros. Studios have announced a partnership to promote the fantasy adventure movie Shorts. The promotion includes the…
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