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Camille's launches Breakfast Parfait Wrap
December 18, 2013
Camille's Sidewalk Café, a Tulsa, Okla.-based, fast casual concept, has rolled out a Breakfast Parfait Wrap.
read nowBurger 21 opens in Fort Myers
December 18, 2013
Burger 21 has announced the grand opening of its first restaurant in the Fort Myers, Fla., market, located in the Gulf Coast Town Center at 9902 Gulf Coast…
read nowFreebirds celebrates Christmas by helping disadvantaged children
December 18, 2013
Freebirds World Burrito, the fast casual burrito concept owned by Tavistock Restaurants, celebrated Christmas a few weeks early with nearly 60 disadvantaged…
read now1 in every 10 adult received Starbucks gift card last holiday season
December 18, 2013
With many schools and businesses preparing to break for the winter holidays this week, Starbucks anticipates record purchases and activations of Starbucks…
read nowThe holidays - A time to reflect, give thanks and celebrate
Will 2014 be business as usual, or do you plan to explore how things can be better?
read nowNRA collaborates with Primary Color to offer branding insights
December 17, 2013
The National Restaurant Association will collaborate with the visual solutions company Primary Color to provide enhanced branding insights for restaurant and…
read nowOpenTable acquires Quickcue for guest management
December 17, 2013
OpenTable Inc. announced that it has acquired Quickcue LLC, a provider of guest management systems for restaurants, for approximately $11.5 million in cash…
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Bruster's incorporates indoor seating with Georgia prototype store
December 17, 2013
Bruster's Real Ice Cream is building its first prototype store in Savannah, Ga. The new location, owned by Patrick DeLaRosa and partner Brandy Montez, will…
read nowDomestic wine dominates sales in U.S. bars and restaurants
December 17, 2013
Domestic table wines dominate the wine scene in restaurants, bars and other on-premise locations, according to Technomic's 2013 BarTAB Report.
read nowUnion leaders urge dialogue over Sysco, US Foods merger
December 17, 2013
James P. Hoffa, general president of union organization International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has issued a statement regarding last week's announcement of…
read nowMore details emerge about KFC Canada's fast casual concept
December 17, 2013
News of KFC's new Select fast casual concept opening in Toronto emerged earlier this month. Now, the company has released more details about the restaurant…
read nowNew cloud-based foodservice technology receives PCI approval
December 17, 2013
NEXTEP SYSTEMS today announced the official release of Foundation6, which received approval for new deployments by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards…
read nowAre restaurants safely serving gluten-free?
December 17, 2013
The NPD Group estimated that in 2012, 200 million gluten-free meals were requested in restaurants across the country.
read nowHenny Penny acquires Wood Stone Corp.
December 17, 2013
Henny Penny, a provider of foodservice equipment solutions, announced Monday that it will acquire Wood Stone Corporation, a manufacturer of stone hearth…
read nowVeggie Grill launches mobile app
December 17, 2013
Veggie Grill has launched a loyalty-based mobile app to reward its guests for choosing the veggie-only fast casual chain, according to a company press release.
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Day makers: Encouraging engagement beyond the holiday season
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
One Dunkin' franchisee instills the holiday spirit and appreciation for his employees all year.
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1 brand; 3 concepts bucking tradition
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Le Duff is planning nontraditional openings for its three fast casual concepts.
read nowNew officers added to NRA's supply chain executive group
December 16, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of two new officers to its Supply Chain Management Executive Study Group.
read nowROC United releases diners guide for ethical eating
December 16, 2013
To launch its third National Diners Guide for ethical eating, ROC United hosted a panel discussion this week, featuring restaurant owners from around the…
read nowMcAlister's developing 7 Jersey units
December 16, 2013
McAlister's Deli has plans to develop seven restaurants in New Jersey as part of a new multi-unit development agreement, McAlister's President and CEO Frank…
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