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Just Salad unlimited salad bowl returns in May
April 16, 2019
Just Salad is bringing back its unlimited salad bowl for May.
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening second Missouri-based unit
April 15, 2019
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Missouri with a company-owned location in the St. Louis market of Creve Coeur, according to a company press release.
read nowStarbucks, Texas solar farms partner on store power initiative
April 15, 2019
Starbucks is teaming up with Cypress Creek solar farms to power 360 Texas locations.
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3 eating trends elevating spring menus
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In-season produce, healthful eating and a case of the munchies are driving the season's menu additions.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich opens second location in Rochester, Minnesota
April 15, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened its second Rochester, Minnesota location on April 9, marking the brand's 25th store in the state.
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Why the full-service market is ripe for Dig Inn
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While the price point and name of the full-service concept is still up in the air, Eskin said Dig Inn's mission of helping chefs learn to cook and exposing…
read nowWrapmaster deploys foodservice dispensers in US
April 12, 2019
Wrapmaster, a global provider of foodservice film, foil and baking parchment dispensers, will launch its three offerings next month in the U.S.
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Now Trending: Diners embracing comfort foods, still open to trying new things
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Diners are feeling a little less than confident about the overall "state of things, which means culinary developers would be wise to stay a little closer to…
read nowChipotle throws down the esports gauntlet
April 12, 2019
It's "digital" game on at Chipotle now that the chain has hooked up with DreamHack — a gaming and digital lifestyle festival — and ESL, an esports company…
read nowStarbucks kicks off UK recycling program with $1.3M fund
April 12, 2019
Starbucks has launched a $1.3 million fund for paper coffee cup recycling programs throughout the U.K. in partnership with Hubbub, an environmental charity.
read nowGloria Jean's Coffees signs 7-unit deal for Indiana
April 12, 2019
Gloria Jean's Coffees has signed a seven unit franchise deal for locations in northwest Indiana and parts of southern Chicago. The first location will be a…
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Dine-in … delivery … drive-thru? Rave Restaurant Group president talks fulfilling diners' druthers today
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Pizza customers are a finicky bunch, with some seeking a nice dine-in experience, others insisting on delivered pies and still more who want to pick up their…
listen now&pizza 'Cubed' = 300 kiosk-cooked pies an hour
April 12, 2019
D.C.-based &pizza is plunging into the restaurant kiosk business next week when it opens what it called the industry's first "cube kiosk." The brand, which…
read nowMici 'caters' to grads
April 12, 2019
Denver micro-chain, Mici Handcrafted Italian, is helping high school and college graduates celebrate their accomplishments this year by donating money to…
read nowIllycaffe launches ready-to-serve cold brew coffee
April 11, 2019
The weather is getting warmer, which means customers will increase their orders of iced coffee, but even in cold weather, it's popular among younger…
read nowPotbelly opening second Rochester, Minnesota, unit
April 11, 2019
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened this week in Rochester, Minnesota, marking the city's second location and the state's 25th, according to a company press release.
read nowMobivity debuts consumer frequency technology for restaurants
April 11, 2019
Mobivity Holdings Corp, which offers the customer personalization platform Recurrency, is debuting an innovative frequency technology that will let retailers…
read nowWagamama readying another New York City location
April 11, 2019
The U.K.-based wagamama fast casual brand is planning to open another restaurant late this year in New York City, this time in the Midtown area.
read nowPunchh launches Wi-Fi marketing platform to help brick-and-mortar restaurants reach customers
April 11, 2019
Punchh, a digital marketing solutions company, has launched Punchh WiFi Marketing to help brick-and-mortar retailers identify potential new customers and…
read nowSurvey: Minimum wage rules significantly impacting restaurants, hospitality venues
April 11, 2019
Minimum wage mandates are having a significant impact on restaurants and the hospitality industry with 45% experiencing a labor cost rise of 3% to 9%.
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