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Smoothie Factory reports 60% growth in 2014
February 26, 2015
Smoothie Factory Juice Bar announced it added 20 new locations in 2014, for a total of 52 locations under its new parent company, BRIX Holdings LLC.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - Freshii
February 26, 2015
Freshii rank as number 17 on Fast Casual's 2014 Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
read nowFast casual, pizza chains recognized as 'most allergy-friendly'
February 25, 2015
AllergyEats, a guide to allergy-friendly restaurants in the United States, has just released its 2015 list of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains…
read nowJersey Mike's partnering with 120 local charities for 'Month of Giving'
February 25, 2015
Jersey Mike's Subs will join forces with more than 120 local charities throughout the month of March for the company's 5th Annual March "Month of Giving…
read nowOn the move: Which brands signed deals and opened new units this week?
February 25, 2015
Winter weather hasn't put the freeze on growth for several fast casual concepts. Capriotti's, Jersey Mike's Subs, Manny's Neighborhood Grilles and…
read nowBeef patties recalled due to possible Listeria
February 25, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Kenosha Beef International have received no reports of illness.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - Blazing Onion Burger Company
February 25, 2015
Blazing Onion Burger Company climbs to the number 18 spot of our 2014 Top 100: Restaurants.
read nowResearch and Markets publishes US pizza market report
February 24, 2015
Research and Markets has published the "Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail, Second Edition" report.
read nowResearchers predict alternative proteins will make up one-third of market by 2054
February 24, 2015
Plant proteins, insects, algae, and synthetic biology sources may make up over 50 percent of the alternative protein market by 2054.
read nowMiddleby acquires high speed slicing unit
February 24, 2015
The Middleby Corporation announced it will acquire the assets and the manufacturing facility of the High Speed Slicing business unit of Marel, which has annual…
read nowEarthLink launches managed security monitoring service
February 24, 2015
Managed network and cloud solutions provider EarthLink Holdings Corp. has unveiled a new Managed Security Monitoring Service designed to actively monitor…
read nowNevada, Hawaii, Florida boast highest percentage of restaurant workers
February 24, 2015
States whose restaurant workforces represent the largest proportions of their overall employment include Nevada, with 16 percent; Hawaii, with 14 percent and…
read nowFTC challenges proposed Sysco, US Foods merger
February 24, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission alleges that if the merger between Sysco and US Foods goes forward as proposed, foodservice customers, including restaurants…
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - Burgerfi
February 24, 2015
Burgerfi grabs spot number 19 on Fast Casual's 2014 Top 100: Restaurants.
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Why manufacturers offer rebates and not net pricing
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
In a corporate situation, there are pros and cons for both the buyer and the manufacturer to use the rebate system.
read nowEinstein Bros. set to shutter 39 locations
February 23, 2015
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced it plans to shutter 39 underperforming stores in 11 states on Feb. 24.
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Potatopia is pushing potatoes to the center of the plate
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
With a goal of more than doubling Potatopia's unit count in 2015, Alan Dikker has his sights set on elevating the lowly spud.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - Sweetgreen
February 23, 2015
Sweetgreen breaks the top 20 on 2014's Top 100: Restaurants.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - Cowboy Chicken
February 22, 2015
Cowboy Chicken is ranked 21 on the 2014 edition of Fast Casual's Top 100: Restaurants.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - MAD Greens
February 21, 2015
MAD Greens claims spot 22 on this year's Fast Casual Top 100: Movers & Shakers.
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