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ThermoWorks launches cooking alarm for loud kitchens
September 17, 2013
The new ChefAlarm from ThermoWorks delivers cooking alarms with continuous Min/Max display, a high alarm that sounds when food reaches the predetermined…
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Boost restaurant catering sales with a thoughtful beverage program
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
If you pass on offering a hot beverage lineup, then consider eliminating a morning catering program altogether.
read nowNRAEF accepting nominations for Restaurant Neighbor award
September 16, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has begun accepting nominations for its 2014 "Restaurant Neighbor" and "Faces of Diversity" awards.
read nowMcAlister's continues national expansion with 17 new units
September 16, 2013
McAlister's Deli has announced plans to develop 17 restaurants throughout Indiana, South Carolina and Georgia as part of new multi-unit development agreements…
read nowSmashburger giving freebies to Colorado flood first responders
September 16, 2013
Smashburger will provide first responders assisting in the rescue and evacuation operation of Boulder County's flood emergency with a free entrée, side and a…
read nowTin Drum names industry vets to leadership team
September 16, 2013
Atlanta-based fast casual franchise, Tin Drum Asiacafé, has added seven new positions to its leadership and corporate support team to shore up its substantial…
read nowStarbucks building 'instant coffee shop' in Chicago
September 16, 2013
We've all heard about instant coffee, but Starbucks is building an "instant coffee shop" in Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune. Last week, a crew began…
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Using technology to stop restaurant theft
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The NRA estimates that employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of sales.
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Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.
read nowSchlotzsky's serving free guac
September 13, 2013
Schlotzsky's is again celebrating National Guacamole Day through its partnership with Wholly Guacamole. The chain is giving out a free side of guacamole to…
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Customer expectations raising the bar on menu trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Flavor trends are being influenced by ethnic foods, more sophisticated palates, experimentation and chef sensibility.
read nowLA County partnership created to designate healthy restaurants
September 13, 2013
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a healthy restaurants partnership, identifying restaurants that offer smaller portion sizes and…
read nowPie Five extends Dallas area footprint
September 13, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Co. will celebrate the grand opening of its 12th Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurant on Sept. 16. The concept debuted in Fort Worth in 2011.
read nowUS Foods rolls out fall product line
September 13, 2013
US Foods has introduced its latest product line, featuring more than 25 chef-inspired items that can translate onto restaurant menus.
read nowHow Do You Roll? joins fight against child hunger
September 13, 2013
How Do You Roll? is raising funds this month for Share Our Strength's Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign.
read nowFrench cuisine lightens up in fast casual setting
September 13, 2013
Allô French Rotisserie, a modern twist on French cuisine, is coming to Houston at the Vintage Park Shopping Village on Louetta near Highway 249, according to a…
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Mobile payments a hot topic at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant operators will learn how and why to embrace mobile payments.
read nowBoloco adds director of culinary
September 12, 2013
Eric Kinniburgh has joined the Boloco team as the chain’s director of Culinary. His responsibilities include R&D, culinary enhancement, vendor relations…
read nowBurrissimo to open 2nd location
September 12, 2013
Burrissimo Fast Fresh Italian, a fast casual newcomer that introduced its Italian Burrito to Orange County, Calif., diners late last year, will open its second…
read nowChipotle releases game, film depicting industrial food production
September 12, 2013
Chipotle Mexican Grill today launched "The Scarecrow," an arcade-style adventure game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, along with a companion animated short…
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