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Tech, choice among driving consumer trends for 2015, says NRA
February 3, 2015
It's not surprising that today's restaurant consumer expects restaurants to offer technologies which make the dining experience as frictionless as possible…
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The top five fast casual stories for January 2015
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The top stories in January centered on restaurants poised for breakout years through franchising and growth; the secrets to Starbucks' success and CEOs' takes…
read nowWhere the jobs are: Arizona, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Utah
February 2, 2015
According to the NRA, Arizona is projected to post a close to 24 percent restaurant job increase and Florida and Texas each is projected to post over 2…
read nowBruegger's giving away bagels for anniversary
February 2, 2015
Bruegger's Bagels will celebrate its 32nd birthday on Feb. 5, with its Three Free Bagel giveaway for each guest who brings a coupon to any one of Bruegger's…
read nowCaptain D's sees 'record-breaking' average unit volume
February 2, 2015
Captain D's announced its year-end results for 2014.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants – Dickey's Barbecue Pit
February 2, 2015
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is number 40 on our Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Restaurants.
read nowNRA president/CEO named to 'Most Powerful People in Food' list for the third year in a row
February 2, 2015
The National Restaurant Association's (NRA) President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named one of 2015's "Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal for…
read nowCrunchTime! launches online learning suite for NetChef platform
February 2, 2015
CrunchTime! Information Systems has launched a new online learning suite aimed at helping users learn how to perform critical tasks on its NetChef back office…
read nowBoston Markets launches meal deal, cruise sweepstakes
February 2, 2015
Boston Market has launched a "2 for $20 Complete Meal Deal" limited time offer as well as a "Cruise in to Win" sweepstakes in partnership with Princess Cruises.
read nowSuzy's Swirl earns nod for excellent company culture
February 2, 2015
Jim Knight spends a chapter in his book "Culture that Rocks" exploring the strong culture of froyo concept Suzy's Swirl.
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Make every year count
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
At the start of 2014, I was heavily anticipating the final FDA menu labeling regulations and its subsequent impact on the restaurant industry. While it took…
read nowTop 100: Restaurants – Schlotzsky's
February 1, 2015
Schlotzsky's is number 41 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Restaurants.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants – Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
January 31, 2015
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is number 42 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Restaurants.
read nowA rundown of Southern California's fast casual pizza landscape
January 30, 2015
The fast casual pizza competition is heating up in Los Angeles.
read nowBlaze offering free pizza to celebrate Sarasota opening
January 30, 2015
To participate customers must follow Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
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How did Apple Pay perform in its first quarter?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eighty percent of Panera's mobile payments came from Apple Pay in Q1 2015. But 80 percent of how much?
read nowPizzeria Locale heading to Kansas City next
January 30, 2015
The fast casual pizza concept, which has a partnership with Chipotle, will open its first restaurant outside Colorado at 505 W. 74th Street, next to a Chipotle…
read nowLarkburger beefs up corporate staff
January 30, 2015
Wayne Humphrey has joined the Colorado-based better burger brand as chief operations officer, and Maloree Murphy as marketing coordinator.
read nowCapriotti's launches 'Love Your Community' fundraiser
January 30, 2015
Guests will be encouraged to make a $1 donation to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission each time they visit a Capriotti's restaurant in the month of February.
read nowRuby's Dinette adds VP of franchising in preparation for 20-unit push
January 30, 2015
Ruby's hopes to add 20 new locations based on its simplified fast casual model.
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