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Waste not, want not, profit more
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
In our business, every morsel has been bought and paid for, and its value lies in its resale, not its position at the bottom of a trash can.
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Hershey and Orange Leaf introduce Reese’s froyo flavor
March 3, 2015
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt teaming up with The Hershey Company again to introduce a new Reese's Peanut Butter Cup froyo in response to the high demand from…
read nowFast Casual chain units increase, QSR units remain stable, according to The NPD Group
March 3, 2015
The U.S. restaurant count decreased by about 1 percent from a year ago to 630,964 units, according to a count of U.S. commercial restaurant locations compiled…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announces new restaurant near Northwestern University
March 3, 2015
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own pizza chain, announced today that it will open its fifth Chicago-area restaurant, near Northwestern University, on…
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes
March 3, 2015
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes is number 12 on our list of the Top 100: Restaurants - Movers and Shakers.
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We spent February talking about these five stories
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
What topics generated the most heat during February's deep freeze?
read nowPie Five serves up '50 Shades of Dessert Decadence'
March 2, 2015
Pie Five Pizza got a little naughty last year when it rolled out its new chocolate, peanut butter and brownie medley; and, no surprise, customers begged for…
read nowSchlotzsky’s says ‘Hooray for Italy’ with new menu items
March 2, 2015
Schlotzsky’s is bringing more food to the table, Italian style. The fast casual brand is launching four new oven-baked pasta dishes and a new gourmet pizza.
read nowCorner Bakery Café taking patrons on a flavor adventure
March 2, 2015
Corner Bakery Cafe is bringing the heat with two new menu items: a bold new Cuban Press Panini and a Sriracha Black Bean Soup Corner Combo, available now for a…
read nowAu Bon Pain releases early spring menu items
March 2, 2015
Salted Caramel. Chicken, Fig & Brie. Asparagus & Pea Soup. Au Bon Pain's new early spring menu has something for everyone.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - Pie Five Pizza Company
March 2, 2015
Pie Five Pizza Company is number 13 of the 2014 Top 100: Restaurants - Movers & Shakers.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - Rubio's
March 1, 2015
Rubio's rests at number 14 on Fast Casual's Top 100: Restaurants - Movers & Shakers.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants - PizzaRev
February 28, 2015
PizzaRev represents number 15 on Fast Casual's list of the Top 100: Restaurants.
read nowRestaurant Performance Index remained elevated in January
February 27, 2015
The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 102.7 in January, which represented the…
read nowOn the Menu: Chasing the chill with spicy new options
February 27, 2015
With most of the country in a deep freeze for the last two weeks – and little relief in sight – spicy foods are a welcome sight on menus. A couple brands are…
read nowNCCR 'applauds' efforts to repeal corn ethanol mandate
February 27, 2015
Small business restaurant owners in all segments of the chain restaurant industry, including quick-service, fast casual and table service restaurants strongly…
read nowPotbelly CFO resigns to take another position
February 27, 2015
Potbelly Corporation has announced that Chief Financial Officer Charles Talbot will be leaving Potbelly to accept a senior leadership position with another…
read nowMcDonald's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Coca-Cola CEOs to headline Women's Foodservice Forum
February 27, 2015
Women’s Foodservice Forum announced that Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith, Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent and McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson will be…
read nowRomano's Macaroni Grill expanding 'Kitchen Counter' service
February 27, 2015
Romano's Macaroni Grill is expanding its fast casual "Kitchen Counter" concept to dinner.
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Are grocery and c-stores a threat or opportunity for fast casual restaurants?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
While new offerings may put some grocery stores and c-stores in direct competition with fast casual brands, new partnerships also present new opportunities for…
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