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Red Lobster's fast casual lunch is sinking ship
October 8, 2013
Red Lobster said this week that it is dropping Seaside Express, its version of a fast casual lunch, where lunch customers order and pay at the counter…
read nowSSP America expands DTT surveillance partnership
October 8, 2013
DTT has announced an expanded partnership with SSP America's North American division. The relationship began in late 2011, and has continued to grow, with DTT…
read nowMeatheads intros new design in Illinois
October 8, 2013
Meatheads, a Chicago-based fast casual restaurant, has chosen Lincolnwood, Ill., for its first company-designed, freestanding restaurant. The unit, at 6734 N.
read nowRestaurant SmartBrief relaunches with NRA partnership
October 8, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with digital publisher SmartBrief Inc. to relaunch the daily Restaurant SmartBrief e-newsletter.
read nowTaco Republic taking over Kansas City
October 7, 2013
Bread & Butter Concepts' fifth restaurant, Taco Republic, recently opened in Kansas City, Mo. The restaurant sells street-style tacos with a variety of…
read nowGarbanzo opens 1st airport unit
October 7, 2013
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens today on Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Owned and operated by Delaware North Companies…
read nowChipotle's Boorito to raise $1M to support sustainable food practices
October 7, 2013
Chipotle has announced the return of its long-standing tradition and Halloween fundraiser, Boorito. This Halloween, Chipotle will treat customers dressed in…
read nowTexas MOOYAH hosting mammogram event
October 7, 2013
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is teaming up with Bradie James Foundation 56 and Methodist Dallas Medical Center to raise breast cancer awareness at its…
read nowSquare 1 Burgers names CEO
October 7, 2013
Square 1 Burgers & Bar, has appointed the company's owner and founder Joanie Corneil to the position of CEO.
read nowBoston Market giving free chicken to fed employees, military
October 7, 2013
Through Oct. 13, Boston Market is giving free chicken to all federal employees and military personnel with a valid government ID. The employees will receive a…
read nowSplick-it to power Web, mobile app for No Kid Hungry
October 7, 2013
Splick-it Inc. has inked a deal to sponsor and be a technology partner with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to build a customized "Order Food, End…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
October 7, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the development of another franchise location in December in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the Shoppes at Midtown at 1800 MacFarland…
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The wheels fall off The Lime Truck
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Lime Truck's creator discusses why he's opening brick-and-mortar units.
read nowMOOYAH expanding in Montana, Wyoming
October 4, 2013
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced a growth plan targeted on Missoula and Great Falls, Mont., as well as Cheyenne, Wyo. The burger brand…
read nowAtomic Wings is Mexico bound
October 4, 2013
Atomic Wings, which launched nearly 25 years go in New York City, is headed to Mexico. The company is committed to opening a minimum of 30 units throughout the…
read nowFlorida woman wins Moe's Facebook contest
October 4, 2013
Cheryl Gallowitz, a veterinary technician from Newberry, Fla., now has her original salsa recipe in Moe's Southwest Grill restaurants nationwide, according to…
read nowRed Mango founder named 'Digital Executive of the Year'
October 4, 2013
The Restaurant Social Media Index recently recognized Red Mango founder Dan Kim with the 2013 Digital Executive of the Year award at the first ever RIZMY…
read nowBurger 21 supporting breast cancer awareness
October 4, 2013
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Burger 21 is donating $1 from every Red Velvet Shake sold now through Oct. 20 to breast cancer research, according…
read nowSchlotzsky's celebrating 42nd birthday
October 4, 2013
Celebrating its birthday on Oct. 8, Schlotzsky's is inviting consumers nationwide to enjoy the sandwich that launched the brand's success — The Original.
read nowReport: Desserts making a comeback
October 4, 2013
The definition of dessert is broadening to include snack options inbetween meals, a trend which has led to the increase in dessert consumption. According to…
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