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NRA: The future is now
March 26, 2009
* Dawn Sweeney is president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. This is the toughest economic environment for restaurant operators in decades …
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Coming to America
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
March 26, 2009
The U.S. adventures of a European fast casual.
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Q&A with John Offerdahl
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
March 26, 2009
Florida's former bagel king catches grilling fever.
read nowNot so basic training
March 26, 2009
E-learning, portable training modules enhance the learning experience.
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: Where can an operator find capital in a tough economy?
March 26, 2009
Tightening credit markets have forced restaurant operators from all segments of the industry to put expansion or renovation plans on hold as sources of…
read nowFreshBerry opens in South Carolina
March 25, 2009
TULSA,Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Charleston, S.C. To mark the grand…
read nowPanda Express launches fundraising program
March 25, 2009
ROSEMEAD , Calif. — Panda Express has announced the launch of a community fundraising program in support of schools and local organizations affected by the…
read nowNestle Waters N.A. invests $15.6 million in Sweet Leaf Tea
March 25, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — Sweet Leaf Tea Co., the maker of organic, all-natural, iced teas, lemonades and other natural beverages, has announced that NestlÃ…
read nowOrganic To Go deregisters with SEC
March 25, 2009
SEATTLE — Organic To Go has announced that it has filed Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission terminating the registration of its common stock…
read nowEverpure launches SMARTWORKS program to foodservice operators
March 25, 2009
CHICAGO — Commercial water-treatment products supplier Everpure has announced the launch of SMARTWORKS, a turnkey water analysis program that provides…
read nowCosta Vida opens in American Fork, Utah
March 25, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida, known for its Baja-inspired menu offerings, has announced the opening of its newest location in American Fork, Utah. Costa Vida…
read nowNRA readies for 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
March 25, 2009
CHICAGO — The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will be held this year May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year's…
read nowSpoon Me launches franchise effort
March 25, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY — Frozen yogurt and smoothie concept Spoon Me has announced it has started to provide franchise opportunities throughout North America. Spoon…
read nowMaryland looks to enforce soda fountain fee
March 24, 2009
ABC 2 News: The Maryland comptroller wants to enforce a nearly century-old law that established a $25 to $60 annual soda fountain license fee that many…
read nowMonkeyMedia to host catering teleconference
March 24, 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Monkeymedia.net has announced the next installment of its Brown Bag Lunch live teleconference series, scheduled for April 2 at…
read nowNoodles & Company continues Va. growth
March 23, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Noodles & Co. has announced it will open its second Alexandria, Va., location April 3 at 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 770…
read nowStarbucks beverages inspire ice cream line
March 23, 2009
SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company and Unilever have unveiled a new premium ice cream line inspired by some of consumers' favorite Starbucks beverages. …
read nowRubio's comps decrease while revenue rises
March 23, 2009
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 28, 2008. For the quarter…
read nowQuiznos introduces $4 Toasty Torpedo sandwiches
March 22, 2009
DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of new Toasty Torpedoes, inspired by the famous slim Italian and French baguette sandwiches served in Europe. Priced…
read nowASK THE EXPERTS: What's new in POS technology?
March 22, 2009
Over the past 25 years, point-of-sale systems have evolved from manual cash registers to computerized management tools. Although the restaurant POS has turned…
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