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Starbucks partnering with worldwide yogurt provider to offer Greek yogurt
July 23, 2013
It looks like Starbucks is climbing on the Greek yogurt bandwagon. The coffee chain announced today that it's partnering with Danone, a provicer of fresh dairy…
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The hourglass consumer
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
As the middle class is squeezed, those operators that serve them will find their customer counts slipping.
read nowNRA member testifies before Congress over Health Care Law challenges
July 23, 2013
Testifying on behalf of the National Restaurant Association today, Jamie Richardson of White Castle System Inc. called on Congress to address challenges facing…
read nowTwo gluten-free groups join forces
July 23, 2013
Chicago-based Gluten & Allergen Free Expos, a privately held consumer trade show company, has acquired the Find Me Gluten Free website and smartphone…
read nowRobeks debuts almond milk, date creations
July 23, 2013
Robeks is now offering three Almond Milk and Date smoothies for a limited time. Options include Strawberry Splendor, which features tender strawberries, nutty…
read nowNRA member testifies before Congress over Health Care Law challenges
July 23, 2013
Testifying on behalf of the National Restaurant Association today, Jamie Richardson of White Castle System Inc. called on Congress to address challenges facing…
read nowTraulsen introduces new energy-efficient equipment features
July 23, 2013
Traulsen has introduced the latest in a series of new equipment features for its refrigerators and hot-holding cabinets. The EZ-Clean Gasket and Bare Tube Coil…
read nowMOD Pizza plans three locations by mid-October
July 23, 2013
Seattle-based MOD Pizza announced it will open locations in Issaquah, Vancouver and Tacoma, Wash., by mid-October. This will bring the brand's total number of…
read now5 risk management tips for the food industry
July 23, 2013
SullivanCurtisMonroe Insurance Services LLC, a California-based insurance agency, has provided five risk management tips for the foodservice industry.
read nowGRILLiT appoints CEO
July 23, 2013
GRILLiT, a Miami-based fast casual chain specializing in healthy cuisine, has named Ghazi Hajj as its CEO and also elected him as its first chairman of its…
read nowPollo Tropical opens in the Dominican Republic
July 23, 2013
Pollo Tropical, the Caribbean-inspired chain based in Miami, has opened its 35th international franchised restaurant in the Sambil Shopping Center in Santo…
read nowLA welcomes low-calorie fast casual restaurant
July 23, 2013
Hoping to take advantage of more customers demanding healthy menu options from restaurants, Skynny Kitchen opened July 9 in L.A.'s NoHo Arts District…
read nowFREEBIRDS donating to food banks
July 23, 2013
FREEBIRDS World Burrito hand delivered more than 800 meals to local food banks as a result of its "Feed Little Bellies" campaign.
read nowNRA's Kids LiveWell more than doubles
July 23, 2013
Celebrating its two-year anniversary this week, the National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to more than 41,000 restaurant…
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Mexican concepts still heating up fast casual
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Calexico owner predicts the trend of the 'artisanal chain' is spreading to all sectors in fast casual; Mexican food is no exception.
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Gluten-free is no longer 'taste-free'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gluten-free adoption had to jump the availability and affordability hurdles, and most recently figured out flavor.
read nowChefs, operators challenged to reduce calories in popular dishes
July 22, 2013
As part of the global Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever Food Solutions is confronting the issues of sustainability, food waste and food safety and…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels opens 2nd unit in Denver airport
July 22, 2013
Passengers passing through Denver International Airport can now grab a coffee and bagel on the go at Colorado's newest Einstein Bros. Bagels unit, locaated on…
read nowCali city welcomes Schlotzsky's
July 22, 2013
Schlotzsky's has opened its newest unit in Placerville, Calif. The restaurant opened last week at 3023 Forni Road and is connected to the current AM/PM…
read nowSCS expands food safety service offerings
July 22, 2013
Global Services, a provider in third-party auditing and certification of food quality and food safety claims, has expanded food safety services for producers…
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