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NRA launches online employee-notification tool
September 5, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has launched a new tool to help restaurateurs notify employees about new government-run health insurance marketplaces.
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5 questions to ask before choosing a mobile partner
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
By Jitendra Gupta
read nowSmithfield introduces cook-in-bag pulled pork product
September 5, 2013
Smithfield Foodservice has introduced a new Cook-in-Bag Smoked Pork Butt for restaurant operators who want to serve a pulled pork product without adding extra…
read nowSCA's Tork launches No Kid Hungry promotion
September 5, 2013
Numerous restaurant chains have added promotions for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, which runs through September. SCA's Tork Brand is also…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe continues nationwide expansion
September 5, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe today announced plans to open more than 50 new franchised units across the country. Plans call for nine cafes in San Diego, seven in…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening additional Alabama franchise
September 5, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick will open its latest franchise location Oct. 1 in Dothan, Ala. The new restaurant will be in the Houston Centre at 3850 West Main St., Unit…
read nowPollo Tropical franchising in Trinidad & Tobago
September 5, 2013
Pollo Tropical, a Caribbean-inspired fast casual brand based in Miami, has opened its newest restaurant in Trinidad & Tobago, representing the brand's 36th…
read nowCorner Bakery expects to give $1M to Share Our Strength
September 5, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe is marking the sixth year of its national partnership with Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraiser to help end childhood…
read nowPumpkin back at Caribou Coffee
September 5, 2013
To welcome the season and the cooler months ahead, Caribou Coffee is bringing back pumpkin menu items for a limited-time. They include:
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Yelp taking health inspections mainstream
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
While restaurant operators continue to maintain food safety practices, health inspection records are finding their way onto very public domains.
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Back to school Back to basics
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
It is cheaper to sell more to current customers than find new ones, motivate them.
read nowFast casual pizza concept signs 25-unit deal for Philippines
September 4, 2013
California-based Project Pie has signed an official agreement with master franchise partner DBE Project Inc. to open 25 restaurants in the Philippines…
read nowCUPS offering breakfast fro-yo flavors
September 4, 2013
CUPS Frozen Yogurt is now offering a variety of breakfast fro-yo flavors and toppings all day long through the end of September at participating CUPS locations.
read nowMcAlister's franchisee opens 7th St. Louis-area unit
September 4, 2013
McAlister's Deli has opened its first unit in Maplewood, Mo., in the Deer Creek Shopping Center located at 3200-B Laclede Station Road. The restaurant will…
read nowRegistration opens for Nat'l Restaurant Association's annual show
September 4, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its NRA Show 2014 and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event. A special…
read nowNational Food Safety Month campaign kicks off
September 4, 2013
The National Restaurant Association is hosting its annual National Food Safety Month throughout September. This year's campaign spotlights the increasing…
read nowTo-go meal deals available at Salsarita's
September 4, 2013
Salsarita's is launching Fiesta Packs today in all locations designed to feed five people for a take-home meal solution. The meals come in two: the Fiesta Pack…
read nowFatburger incorporates sister brand's sauces into menu
September 4, 2013
Fatburger is heating up its burgers and sandwiches with sauces from its sister brand, Buffalo's Café.
read nowLa Madeleine creates new French-inspired sandwiches
September 4, 2013
La Madeleine Country French Café today announced the expansion of its sandwich menu and debut of new oven-baked sandwiches. This marks the first introduction…
read nowCowboy Chicken celebrating National Chicken Month
September 4, 2013
Cowboy Chicken, an eight-unit Dallas-based fast casual brand, will celebrate National Chicken Month starting today with "Wood-Fired Wednesdays." Guests who…
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