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Truitt Bros.: A profile in sustainability
February 3, 2009
The family-owned company is an industry leader in education and advocacy
read nowSeeing green
February 3, 2009
Cost vs. benefit is a key factor in the decision to incorporate sustainability
read nowIs the soda fountain fizzing out?
February 3, 2009
The carbonated drink market is changing as specialty drinks gain ground
read now5 technologies you should be using
February 3, 2009
There is no shortage of innovative foodservice technologies — but you have to know they exist
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee expands U.S. franchise program
February 2, 2009
SEATTLE — Seattle's Best Coffee has announced it will expand its franchising program to offer cafe opportunities in the United States. The strategic decision…
read nowNashville residents say they favor menu labeling
February 2, 2009
The Nashville City Paper: The Nashville, Tenn., Metro Health Department has released a survey revealing that a vast majority of Nashville residents favor the…
read nowNPD reports restaurant industry stable for most of 2008
February 2, 2009
CHICAGO — The restaurant industry remained stable for most of 2008 with visits and dollars up over the previous year, but traffic dipped in the fourth quarter…
read nowSandella's continues West Coast expansion
February 2, 2009
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Development Agent Marc Hughston and franchisee Sudhir Kumar have each signed leases in Orange County, Calif., that will bring…
read nowzpizza signs Seattle development deal
February 2, 2009
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — zpizza has finalized its contract with franchisee Ritu Shah-Burnham to open three new restaurants in Seattle. Ritu is focused on…
read nowColumnist names Denver's best fast casuals
February 1, 2009
Westword: A columnist for Denver's alternative publication, Westword, has named the city's six best fast casual restaurants. The list was created after article…
read nowFood Concepts Intl. intros fast casual concept
February 1, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas — Food Concepts International, parent company of Abuelo's Mexican restaurants, is launching a new fast casual restaurant concept, Nieto's…
read nowReport highlights 2009 flavors, ingredients outlook
February 1, 2009
NEW YORK — The fifth annual "Food Flavors and Ingredients Outlook" report has been released by market research publisher Packaged Facts. The report…
read nowTechnomic report: Kids' menus go upscale
February 1, 2009
CHICAGO — Independent restaurant operators are leading an emerging "kid-adult" fusion trend by promoting adult-style offerings to kids in greater numbers.
read nowEl Pollo Loco debuts Chicken Carnitas
January 29, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif. — From Jan. 29 through the middle of May, El Pollo Loco will offer Chicken Carnitas, prepared using traditional methods with citrus and…
read nowCaribou to give away free decaf
January 29, 2009
The Business Journal: A day after Starbucks Corp. announced it will continuously brew decaffeinated coffee only until noon to trim costs, Caribou Coffee Co.
read nowNRA: Restaurant industry outlook continues to soften
January 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry continued to weaken in December, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of…
read nowStarbucks to cut 6,700 jobs, close 300 units
January 28, 2009
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended Dec. 28, 2008, and announced additional cost savings initiatives for…
read nowChipotle founder recalls startup challenges
January 28, 2009
Westword (Denver): From the beginning, Steve Ells didn't have much in the way of a concept. He knew he wanted to make burritos like the ones he'd get at the…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla to donate 400 pounds of rice and beans
January 28, 2009
ROCKVILLE, Md. — California Tortilla will donate more than 400 pounds of rice and beans to So Others Might Eat (SOME) and the DC Central Kitchen after…
read nowRaising Cane's in No. 2 customer satisfaction spot
January 28, 2009
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Restaurant researcher Sandelman & Associates has announced the release of its 2008 Quick-Track Awards of Excellence, naming the Top…
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