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QSR Automations launches DineTime in UK
November 11, 2014
QSR Automations Inc. announced today the release of DineTime Host in the United Kingdom.
read nowYogurtland introduces holiday flavor lineup
November 11, 2014
Yogurtland kicks off its annual holiday flavor promotion today with eight flavors and two toppings, including new Cookie Butter frozen yogurt and Speculoos…
read nowPitfire Artisan Pizza founder plans expansion, snack and coffee concept
November 11, 2014
Paul Hibler, founder of Pitfire Artisan Pizza and the American Gonzo Food Corporation restaurants, has announced that Pitfire's eighth location will open in…
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COO: Newk's riding high on 'second wave' of fast casual
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Jim Greco, newly-appointed COO of Newk’s Franchise Company, sees an opportunity for the chain to supplant early leaders like Panera thanks to culinary-driven…
read nowTop 100: People – Steve Ells, Chipotle
November 11, 2014
Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO of Chipotle, is number 3 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.
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The latest green trend: Compostable containers
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
With the growing popularity of compostable products, they now come in all shapes and sizes to match the diversity of restaurant cuisine, including bowls…
read nowFuddruckers same-store sales decline 4.6% in Q4
November 10, 2014
Luby's combo locations, which feature Fuddruckers and Luby's Cafeteria at one property location, were up 5.1 percent in Q4.
read nowNewest Fresh To Order offers self-service wine, beer
November 10, 2014
The restaurant is allowing guests to sample the wine and beer by purchasing a beverage card with their meal.
read nowDickey's opens units in California, Texas
November 10, 2014
Dickey's continues to strengthen its presence in Texas and California with the opening of three new restaurants.
read nowNortheastern Ohio Panera Bread offers You-Pick-Two special to vets
November 10, 2014
All veterans and military service members will receive a free You-Pick-Two by wearing his or her uniform or showing Military I.D. or discharge papers.
read nowCharleys Philly Steaks expands Central Ohio presence
November 10, 2014
The restaurant franchise will soon add Polaris Fashion Place to its roster of 10 Columbus-area locations.
read nowSmashburger appoints new CMO
November 10, 2014
Josh Kern previously served as CMO for Smashburger's owner, Consumer Capital Partners.
read nowPancheros opens in Manchester, Connecticut
November 10, 2014
The restaurant will offer $1 burritos on Nov. 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
read nowSnappy Salads switches to paper straws
November 10, 2014
The brand is making the switch in an effort to cut down on the amount of plastic waste that makes its way to the ocean.
read nowMcAlister's Deli expanding footprint in Arizona, Ohio
November 10, 2014
The units in Peoria, Arizona and Beaverton, Ohio will be the brand's first in those cities.
read nowHeartland acquires XPIENT Solutions
November 10, 2014
XPIENT offers integrated cloud-based human resources, staffing and scheduling, food cost control and inventory and supply management solutions.
read nowAmericans' eating out habits drop to slowest pace since 1993
November 10, 2014
Americans are sourcing more meals from home than they have in years, reports The NPD Group. The market research firm just released its 29th annual Eating…
read nowTechnomic spots five 2015 food trends for Canadian restaurants
November 10, 2014
Technomic is forecasting slimmed-down menu boards, competitive threats from retail, a surge in tea and more for Canadian markets in 2015.
read nowNCR Silver POS adds bitcoin compatibility
November 10, 2014
The NCR Silver POS system for small businesses announced it will soon offer merchants the ability to accept bitcoins as payment.
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Starbucks have their eyes on dinner
November 10, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks are reportedly planning to crash dinner in the New Year. According to The Street, the brands will introduce more "dinner-friendly…
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