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McAlister's Deli announces Free Tea Day, giveaways
July 1, 2014
McAlister's Deli announced plans today for its 6th annual Free Tea Day on July 24. Guests who visit any of the participating McAlister's locations will receive…
read nowMaui Wowi adding two mobile carts in Texas
July 1, 2014
Two new mobile carts are being added to Maui Wowi's Texas presence. Kimberly and Tony Revis of Houston, Texas plan to use the carts in events and venues in the…
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Burger Lounge CEO: Almost any food type can be 'fast casualized'
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
J. Dean Loring believes the 'better burger' bubble is here.
read nowRestaurant industry health and outlook hits a two-year peak
June 30, 2014
Driven by stronger sales and traffic levels and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…
read nowGiardino expands Southern Florida presence
June 30, 2014
Giardino Gourmet Salads has opened its newest restaurant in Miami Lakes, Fla., in Park Centre located at 8008 NW 154 St. The restaurant will host a grand…
read nowFoodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts
June 30, 2014
According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…
read nowReport: 93% of restaurant chains plan to raise menu prices
June 30, 2014
This year's unexpected food cost increases will likely to force chain restaurants to raise menu prices even as competition gets tighter. A new report from…
read nowManhattan Bagel featuring sandwiches, chilled blended drinks for summer
June 30, 2014
Manhattan Bagel is featuring two grilled lunch sandwiches and three Chillerz blended drinks this summer, according to a company press release.
read nowPaytronix adds four POS integrations to its rewards platform
June 30, 2014
Paytronix Systems Inc. announced that it has expanded its rewards platform with integrations to four additional POS systems, including Par Pixel Point, Digital…
read nowCalifornia repeals requirement for glove use by restaurant workers
June 30, 2014
California lawmakers repealed a regulation requiring restaurant employees to use gloves or utensils to handle food going directly to diners, according to the…
read nowAmazon rolling out takeout service
June 30, 2014
Amazon is rolling out a food takeout service to directly compete with the likes of GrubHub, Seamless and DeliveryHero. TechCrunch reports:
read nowDaytona Speedway paves the way for permanent QSR presence
June 27, 2014
The Daytona International Speedway in Florida is in the middle of a $400 million, multi-year redevelopment project called DAYTONA Rising. As part of the…
read nowPanera leads staggering fast casual growth in Canadian market
June 27, 2014
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the country’s total restaurant…
read nowFizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court
June 27, 2014
The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…
read nowFazoli’s joins sponsorship ring at NASCAR race
June 27, 2014
NASCAR Driver Corey LaJoie will be sponsored by Fazoli’s tonight as he races his Ford Mustang at the Kentucky Speedway Nationwide Series event.
read nowSaladworks attributes strong Q2 to LTO sales, warm weather
June 27, 2014
Saladworks reported a 15-percent increase in system-wide sales in the second quarter, fueled in part by strong sales of its Springfit Salad and warmer spring…
read nowSweetgreen's converts DC area store into test kitchen
June 27, 2014
Sweetgreen's recently revamped one of its Washington D.C.-area stores to become a test kitchen for the chain, according to a report in the Washington Post.
read nowFarmer Boys appoints new chief marketing officer
June 27, 2014
Farmer Boys announced today that Karen Eadon has joined the company as vice president/chief marketing officer. As the VP/CMO, Eadon will lead Farmer Boys…
read nowAmsterdam Falafelshop wins 'Favorite Fast Bites' category at RAMMY Awards
June 27, 2014
Amsterdam Falafelshop was recently named winner of the "Favorite Fast Bites" category at the 32nd annual RAMMY Awards. RAMMY Awards recognize Washington…
read nowJobApp releases social recruitment platform
June 27, 2014
JobApp recently released a new Social-Mobile Recruiting Start-Up Program aimed at helping service industry employers recruit Millennials.
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