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Gluten-frees house of cards is beginning to fall
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
If you decide to enter the gluten-free market, prepare to downsize production as the trend downsizes.
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Obamacare delays lessen impact on restaurant operators
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The NRA's EVP of Policy and Government Affairs provides an update, including an impending ruling on the FTE definition.
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Starbucks appoints new leader for Teavana as founder retires
February 21, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company has selected new leaders for two key positions: Starbucks Canada executive vice president and president Annie Young-Scrivner has been…
read nowZaxby's hits 600-unit milestone
February 21, 2014
Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has opened its 600th location, located in Washington, N.C., about 20 miles east of Greenville, N.C.
read nowNRA announces chef lineup for World Culinary Showcase
February 21, 2014
World-class celebrity chefs will dish out tips and showcase their talents at the World Culinary Showcase at this year's 2014 National Restaurant Association…
read nowTechnomic, IFDA set to host webinar series
February 21, 2014
The International Foodservice Distributors Association and market research firm Technomic Inc. have teamed up to create a new webinar series for foodservice…
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Cobranding Part 2: Will it work for fast casuals?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Three executives discuss how and why cobranding works well for their concepts.
read nowFirst Gourmet Chicken Restaurant set for College Park, Ga.
February 21, 2014
Gourmet Chicken Company has signed the first of several leases planned for the new brand. The first restaurant will be located at 4874 Old National Highway in…
read nowMama Fu's overhauls technology with new mobile app, website
February 21, 2014
While the restaurant industry has recently been dominated by mobile apps that offer consumers a one-stop-directory of restaurant options, some individual…
read nowMOOYAH debuts at Southeastern Louisiana University
February 21, 2014
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened this week in Hammond, La., in Southeastern Louisiana University's War Memorial Student Union, according to a company…
read nowTropical Smoothie goes 'Mojo Loco' with flavor fusions
February 21, 2014
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is feeding the trend for flavorful combinations of exotic tastes with a new Cucumber Mojito Smoothie and Mojo Tacos, according to a…
read nowNRA names new VP of member strategy
February 20, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has named Thomas Wojno as its new vice president of member value and strategy.
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Sales systems for closing more restaurant catering business
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
To sell more restaurant catering, you have to solve your customers' problems; the experience needs to be seamless.
read nowVooDoo names Glen Helton as president
February 20, 2014
VooDoo BBQ & Grill has named Glen Helton president of the chain. Helton will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and help position the…
read nowGarbanzo launching fourth Maryland location
February 20, 2014
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens its fourth Maryland location Feb. 26 in Annapolis, Md., at 2341 Forest Dr., in the Festival at Riva shopping center. The…
read nowLifestyle center in El Paso is home to la Madeleine
February 20, 2014
Less than a month after announcing its signed development deal with a seasoned restaurant ownership group based in El Paso, Texas, la Madeleine, has revealed…
read nowCalifornia developing 26 CUPS Frozen yogurt units
February 20, 2014
Building on the success of its 18 East Coast locations, CUPS Frozen Yogurt — That's Hot is expanding in California with the signing of three area development…
read nowPancheros planning 70 new locations
February 20, 2014
Pancheros Mexican Grill has rounded out 2013 with eight new location openings and 10 lease signings, according to a company press release. Contributing to a…
read nowLe Duff America partners with MonkeyMedia to grow catering
February 20, 2014
Le Duff America Inc. has selected MonkeyMedia Software and its MMS Catering Institute to help grow off-premise sales for the Bruegger's Bagels and la…
read nowZaxby's named 'most craveable' fast casual
February 20, 2014
For a second consecutive year, Zaxby’s has ranked as America’s “Most Craveable Fast Casual” by Technomic, a market research firm specializing in the restaurant…
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