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Chipotle announced ad contest winners
September 13, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the winners of its user-generated "My Chipotle" advertising contest. The contest asked fans to submit ads highlighting…
read nowFast casual riding high despite recession
September 13, 2009
Sales in the fast casual segment are projected to top $20 billion this year, according to a story in the Dallas Morning News. That's a gain of 25 percent. …
read nowSmashburger taps SHS for PR services
September 13, 2009
Smashburger has named Sullivan Higdon & Sink as its public relations agency of record for the Wichita, Kan., and Tulsa, Okla., markets, the company has…
read nowPremium burgers satisfy consumer cravings for more value, Technomic finds
September 13, 2009
Consumers are relying on restaurants to provide value in hamburgers through premiumization. According to a new report from foodservice industry consultant…
read nowNational Restaurant Association names new board officers
September 13, 2009
The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of its new officers during the association's September board meeting in the nation's capital. …
read nowDean Lindsay delivers Fast Casual Summit keynote
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
September 13, 2009
The Fast Casual Executive Summit got its official start today at the Hotel Palomar in Dallas. The Summit, being held Sept. 14-15, launched with a luncheon…
read nowFC Summit: Brand leaders say emotional connection key
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
September 13, 2009
The top three ingredients fast casual operators must have in place in order to build a successful concept are food, service and an unusual, creative…
read nowPinkberry lands at LA airport
September 10, 2009
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and HMSHost Corp. have opened Pinkberry at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is the first airport site for…
read nowUFood launches new yogurt flavors, two new giveaway promos
September 10, 2009
Boston-based UFood Grill has announced new UBerry soft serve yogurt flavors at its Landmark Center/Fenway location. The flavors, vanilla and chocolate, are…
read nowChefTec Software adds Allergen Alerts solution
September 10, 2009
Culinary Software Services Inc., provider of back-of-house technology for the foodservice industry, has announced the addition of Allergen Alerts to its…
read nowEco-friendly foodservice wholesaler debuts online store
September 10, 2009
Green Choice Vendors Distribution, a wholesale distributor of sustainable products and packaging for foodservice, has launched its online store…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels signs Lubbock franchise deal
September 10, 2009
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has signed a multiunit development agreement with Bluebonnet Hospitality Management to franchise Einstein Bros. Bagels…
read nowRaising Cane's opens 86th restaurant
September 10, 2009
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has opened its 86th location overall and its 11th Texas store in Plano, site of the company's recently opened restaurant support…
read nowStarbucks withdraws closure of 30 locations
September 9, 2009
Starbucks' chief financial officer Troy Alstead said Wednesday the company will not close 30 locations it had scheduled to shutter because of improved…
read nowGreen Seal develops national standard for restaurants
September 9, 2009
Green Seal Inc. has announced that the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Restaurants and Food Services, GS-46, has been approved by the American National…
read nowChipotle to improve tomato pickers wages
September 9, 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has reached an agreement with East Coast Farms, one of Florida's largest tomato growers, under which workers who…
read nowBoston Market to roll out ChefTec software solution
September 9, 2009
Culinary Software Services Inc., provider of back-of-the-house technology for the foodservice industry, has announced that Boston Market has chosen ChefTec…
read nowJust Enjoy debuts menu management mobile app
September 8, 2009
Just Enjoy LLC, a new start-up based in Orange County, Calif., has launched a new mobile device dining application and service that combines an interactive…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe supports 2009 Great American Dine Out
September 8, 2009
Corner Bakery Cafe is participating in the 2009 Great American Dine Out, Sept. 20-26, benefiting Share Our Strength, an organization working to end childhood…
read nowSeattle's Best intros Just Pure Flavor for brewed coffee
September 8, 2009
Seattle's Best Coffee has introduced its Just Pure Flavor, an innovation for fresh brewed coffee that offers customizable flavor by the cup. Unlike other…
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