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Mango Salad returns to Qdoba
May 7, 2013
Qdoba Mexican Grill this week brought back its Mango Salad, but it's available for a limited-time only, according to a company press release.
read nowLA airport welcoming Border Grill
May 6, 2013
Travelers to Los Angeles will soon be able to experience Border Grill in the new Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
read nowCamille's Sidewalk Café chips are retail bound
May 6, 2013
Camille's Sidewalk Café is now selling its signature tortilla chips at all Camille's locations nationwide and in Oklahoma grocery stores, according to a…
read now80 million Americans expected to dine out for Mother's Day
May 6, 2013
New research from the National Restaurant Association shows that more than 25 percent of American adults will celebrate Mother's Day by dining out, and nearly…
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Millennial marketing guru gives sneak peek of Fast Casual Executive Summit keynote
Creating brand fans out of Millennials -- consumers ages 18 to 34 -- is key for every restaurant's success. Jeff Fromm, millennial expert and 2013 Fast Casual…
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Mama Fu's rolls out Digital DNA menu boards
Menu boards will help keep the brand's contemporary look.
read nowChef Robert Irvine backing Easy Ice
May 3, 2013
Easy Ice, which provides restaurants with ice via monthly subscription service, and "Restaurant:Impossible's" Chef Robert Irvine are teaming up to stop…
read nowJimmy Hula's opening 1st franchised unit
May 3, 2013
Jimmy Hula's Original Fish Taco restaurant has announced plans to open its first franchised location and third overall unit in Lake Mary, Fla., according to a…
read nowTogo's focusing on Arizona
May 3, 2013
Togo's, a San Jose, Calif.-based sandwich chain, is accelerating its growth plans for Arizona by developing 25 new restaurants in Phoenix, Scottsdale…
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Commentary: What's your mobile wallet recipe?
The mobile customer wants to be an active participant in the experience and is a potential brand ambassador if you get the experience right.
read nowSustainable Restaurant Association announces entry into U.S.
May 2, 2013
The United Kingdom-based Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), has launched a global sustainability rating system available to any restaurant in the world.
read nowRed Book Connect names CEO
May 2, 2013
Red Book Connect, a global service-driven technology solutions company serving the restaurant industry, has appointed Larry A. Abramson as its chief executive…
read nowGreen Leaf's celebrating Salad Month
May 2, 2013
Green Leaf's is kicking off salad season and National Salad Month with the launch of its iLove Salad iPad Giveaway.
read nowDining Alliance signs national contract with Pepsi
May 2, 2013
Dining Alliance, a foodservice partnership for independently owned restaurants, has signed a national contract with Pepsi, the first soda agreement to serve…
read nowGenghis Grill weight loss contestants drop 2,000 lbs
May 2, 2013
Genghis Grill's 60-day weight loss contest, HealthKwest, is over, and Steve Ellis of Albuquerque, N.M., was the winner of the $10,000-first prize. He lost 3…
read nowChicago-area Pancheros offers $1 burritos
May 2, 2013
Pancheros Mexican Grill has opened a new location in Schaumburg, Ill., and to celebrate the company will offer its burritos for $1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 7.
read nowGridiron acquires Tokyo Joe's
May 2, 2013
Gridiron Capital LLC is acquiring Tokyo Joe's, a Denver-based fast casual Japanese restaurant chain that serves made-to-order rice and noodle bowls, sushi and…
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34 ways to fail with a poorly written franchise agreement
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Franchise agreements must be prepared, negotiated and reviewed by a specialist from where the restaurant will operate.
read nowUpscale fast casual concept adds second unit
May 1, 2013
GRILLiT Inc. has acquired 100 percent of Healthy & Tasty Ventures LLC, a fast casual restaurant franchise and store operator based in Miami. The company's…
read nowYelp, Locu bringing menus to local business listings in 'near real time'
May 1, 2013
Locu, a producer of menu dashboards for local merchants, has announced a partnership with Yelp, according to a Locu press release.
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