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McDonald’s expands test of build-your-own concept
September 8, 2014
McDonald’s test of build-your-own burger concepts has expanded from two restaurants in Orange County, California, to four total restaurants in Southern…
read nowTop 100: People – Scott Crane, Smashburger
September 8, 2014
Scott Crane, CEO of Smashburger, is number 25 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.
read nowDickey's to open second location in Virginia Beach
September 8, 2014
A new Dickey's Barbecue Pit will open at 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 104 in Virginia Beach, Va., on Sept. 11.
read nowMoe's plans queso giveaway
September 8, 2014
Moe's Southwest Grill will give away free 6-ounce cups of queso and complimentary tortilla chips.
read nowCaribou Coffee rolls out fall menu, scavenger hunt
September 8, 2014
Caribou Coffee is kicking off the fall season by adding a Pumpkin Ginger Latte to its menu.
read nowMcAlister's CEO selected to head Einstein Noah Restaurant Group
September 8, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group today announced the appointment of Frank G. Paci as president and CEO, effective Sept. 15.
read nowMcAlister's announces Arizona expansion
September 8, 2014
McAlister's Deli announced an agreement with existing franchise group Southwest Deli to open eight locations in Arizona.
read nowStarbucks releases limited edition Geisha coffee
September 8, 2014
The rare, small batch of Starbucks Reserve Costa Rica Geisha La Ines is available online in the U.S. for a limited time.
read nowStarbucks selects winner in fan-created cup contest
September 8, 2014
Starbucks has selected a winning design for a new reusable tumbler from more than 4,000 entries in its #WhiteCupContest.
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What are Any’tizers, Tanglers, Frisnacks or Wrappetizers?
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Restaurants can sell snacks at premium profit margins and can be more exciting for guests than the traditional core menu.
read nowPantry smart vending to expand to schools, restaurants
September 5, 2014
Smart vending machine company Pantry raised $1.3 million to roll out more of its healthy snack machines.
read nowRestaurant operators invited to enter original recipe contest
September 5, 2014
Reser’s Fine Foods Foodservice Division is inviting restaurant operators nationwide to enter an original recipe using a Reser’s product.
read nowPollo Tropical offering freebies for chicken fans
September 5, 2014
National Chicken Lover’s Day is Sept. 15 and Pollo Tropical is celebrating with a free meal between 2 to 7 p.m. for guests who dress like a chicken and cluck…
read nowMediterranean Brands introduces non-GMO-verified products
September 5, 2014
Mediterranean Brands has announced that two of its products, Falafel Crisps and Falafel Scoop and Go, have gained Non-GMO Project Verification.
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New Wild Wing Cafe CEO has deep roots in fast casual, QSR
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant industry veteran Tom Lewison has been tapped to help Wild Wing Cafe take flight.
read nowCapriotti's joins 'No Kid Hungry' campaign
September 5, 2014
Through September, all SoCal Capriotti's Sandwich Shop locations will donate $1 to the campaign for every medium meal purchased.
read nowJason's Deli adds gluten-free chicken nuggets
September 5, 2014
Jason's Deli announced the addition of J.D. Nuggetz, a gluten-free chicken nugget, to its menu in all locations.
read nowBRIX Holdings acquires salad chains
September 5, 2014
BRIX Holdings announced the additions of Souper Salad and Greenz to its portfolio.
read nowSmashburger breaks into Panama market
September 5, 2014
The first of five Smashburger restaurants planned for Panama opened in Plaza New York in Panama City on Sept. 4.
read nowDickey's opens Portland-area store
September 5, 2014
Dickey's announced the opening of its latest store at at 14700 SW Murray Scholls Drive, Suite 102 in Beaverton, Oregon.
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