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Chains itching to cook from scrach: Part 1
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
About a year ago, in its annual predictions of the hottest hospitality trends, international restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman warned that the "misuse of…
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It's OK to fire 'bad' customers
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
In my days as a wholesale baker, I had a customer in Washington, D.C., who ran five high-volume delis. To obtain his business, I had to cut my margin to the…
read nowPie Five now franchising
November 12, 2012
Pie Five Pizza has awarded its first two franchise development agreements and will introduce its fast-casual custom pizza concept in Utah and North Carolina.
read nowCowboy Chicken serving wood-fire turkeys
November 12, 2012
Cowboy Chicken has brought back its holiday Wood Fire Rotisserie Turkey for a limited time. Similar to the way the chain cooks its wood-fire rotisserie…
read nowNPD: Consumers with healthier eating habits snack more
November 12, 2012
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the more consumers snack, the healthier their eating behaviors, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. NPD's…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill to open first franchise location
November 9, 2012
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill announced that its first franchisee-owned location will open Nov. 14 in San Antonio in the Huebner Oaks shopping…
read nowPei Wei launches holiday campaign to fight hunger
November 9, 2012
Pei Wei Asian Diner kicked off a charitable promotion as part of #GivingTuesday, a global movement to create a day of giving during the holiday spending…
read nowCafe2U Coffee expands into South Africa
November 9, 2012
Cafe2U, a mobile espresso franchise that has opened five coffee franchises in the U.S. this year, has expanded into South Africa.
read nowCaribou Coffee rolls out seasonal beverages
November 9, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has launched its expanded seasonal menu, along with a retail collection for guests to give as gifts.
read nowSeattle's Best giving away coffee to Black Friday workers
November 9, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corp., is offering free coffee to those working on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping…
read nowNew Miami Subs Grill named a top franchise for minorities
November 9, 2012
The National Minority Franchising Initiative has compiled its annual list of the "50 Top Franchises for Minorities," appearing in a recent issue of USA Today.
read nowPanda Express launches fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 9, 2012
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. will host fundraising efforts to assist with disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has committed to…
read nowMenu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals
November 9, 2012
Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.
read nowMenu labeling may finally come unstuck
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Gluten-free diets have moved into the mainstream, but without standards, it's hard to know whether current labels are fact or hype.
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Blazing Burger CEO offers inside look at new iPad ordering solution
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The nearly $100,000 solution should pay for itself in 9 months, according to the chain's CEO.
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