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Using emojis to relay food sensitivities
September 22, 2016
Portable gluten sensor creator, Nima, is putting some fun into the very serious subject of food sensitivities, by launching Nimoji, a base of 50 emojis for…
read nowPieology opens 5th Alabama location
September 21, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria has opened its fifth Alabama location, this one in Montgomery, according to a news release. The unit in the Chase Corner development of the…
read nowChipotle launches 8-point plan to squelch food-safety concerns
September 21, 2016
In hopes of regaining consumer trust after reporting several cases of E. coli this past year, Chipotle Mexican Grill has extended the scope of its…
read nowGiardino Gourmet Salads hooks Boca Raton locations
September 21, 2016
Giardino Gourmet Salads is opening two units in southern florida counties, under the direction of a former IBM and Microsoft executive, Armando Exposito…
read nowPanera cleaning up bacon
September 21, 2016
Bacon is now part of a clean diet at Panera Bread. The chain announced today that all its bacon is free of artificial preservatives, flavors, sweeteners and…
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Texas groups join NRF to sue Labor Department over new overtime rule
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A group of Texas chambers of commerce has joined the NRF to file suit on behalf of the "millions of employers and employees" that the groups say the new rules…
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How to create a nimble supply chain
by Bruce Reinstein — President, consolidated concepts
Brands must either invest in their own supply chain departments or bring partners in who can support them. Standing pat will only result in increased costs.
read nowFazoli's opens new Georgia restaurant
September 20, 2016
Fazoli's is opening its fourth Georgia location, this one a franchise unit in Warner Robins. Franchisees Allen Peake and Mike Chumbley of C&P Restaurant…
read nowDillas Quesadillas opens Frisco location, gives back to community
September 20, 2016
Dillas Quesadillas has leased its second unit, this one in Frisco, Texas, with plans to open next year. The brand opened its first location in Plano three…
read nowSmoothie King opens first Middle East location
September 20, 2016
Smoothie King has expanded into the Middle East, opening its first location in Dubai last week.
read nowNewk's Eatery recognized for giving back
September 20, 2016
Newk's Eatery is being honored for its charitable efforts and donations.
read nowCaptain D's setting sail into central Florida
September 20, 2016
Captain D’s is prepping franchise development plans for central Florida.
read nowShake Shack deploys new in-store software
September 20, 2016
Shake Shack is deploying new analytics software to boost supply chain efficiency and decision making. It is implementing ArrowStream's OnDemand solution.
read nowStudy: Twice as many chains now banning antibiotic-fed meats
September 20, 2016
Consumers have demanded that chains stop using antibiotic-fed meat, and it appears that the fast food industry is listening. Nearly twice as many fast-food…
read nowYour Pie will open 11 new restaurants by year's end
September 20, 2016
Your Pie has just opened its first northern Texas location in Frisco, and plans to open 11 more restaurants nationwide by the end of this year, according to a…
read nowBone marrow, server training among US Foods offerings
September 20, 2016
US Foods is taking a pro-active approach to gaining restaurant buy-in for its fall line-up of food service products, not only offering a server training…
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RetailMeNot's latest marketing approach is one restaurateurs might want to consider
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
RetailMeNot is taking an interesting approach to product promotion that restaurateurs might not only find fun to review, but might also consider for…
read nowSnappy Salads hosts cycling tour to benefit charity
September 19, 2016
Snappy Salads is a sponsor for an Oct. 1 regional cycling event called Tour de Fresh, which benefits the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign, according…
read nowYour Pie flies high in North Texas with Falcon Realty Advisors
September 19, 2016
Your Pie is expanding with the help of Dallas-based Falcon Realty Advisors. The brand signed a contract with the realty firm for three years to open 1…
read nowStudy: Independent restaurants struggling to survive in flat food service economy
September 19, 2016
While the total number of restaurants nationally has dropped slightly, the losses in numbers are mostly among independent eateries, particularly those which…
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