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Report: 52% of restaurant chains plan to add gluten-free options this year
March 10, 2014
More than half of U.S. chain restaurants plan to increase their light- or low-calorie menu items this year, with 52 percent adding offerings to their…
read nowRestaurant industry adds net 21K jobs in February
March 10, 2014
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week that the U.S. economy added a net 175,000 jobs in February, up from 84,000 in December and 129,000 in January.
read nowBoston Market opens first mall location
March 10, 2014
Boston Market is hoping to provide more access to its comfort food by opening its first food court location this week, according to a company press release.
read nowTogo's reeling in Lemon Pepper Tuna fans
March 10, 2014
Togo's Eateries is reeling its raving fans back in for another taste of its Lemon Pepper Tuna. Available through May 27, guests can choose to have their…
read nowMcAlister's brings back Cajun Shrimp
March 10, 2014
McAlister's Deli announced today the return of its New Orleans-inspired Cajun Shrimp, part of the brand's Lent Menu, which highlights the many meat-free…
read nowSmashburger opening in Durham, NC
March 10, 2014
Smashburger is gearing up to open in Durham, N.C.'s Lakeview Pavilion East shopping center, across from Duke University Hospital and down the road from Duke…
read nowWingstop debuts Chili Lime flavor
March 10, 2014
Wingstop has unveiled a new wing flavor, "Chili Lime," which combines smooth, fiery chilies with a refreshing burst of tangy lime, according to a company press…
read nowIvar's celebrating founder's 109th birthday with $1.09 menu items
March 7, 2014
Ivar's Seafood Bars and full-service restaurants are paying tribute to the chain's founder, Ivar Haglund, and his would-be 109th birthday with a deep-sea deal…
read nowFuddruckers fries up beer-battered fish and chips
March 7, 2014
For a limited time, Fuddruckers is tempting palates with its Beer Battered Fish and Chips meal. The dish, which is served with wedge-cut fries and tartar…
read nowCowboy Chicken continues South Texas push
March 7, 2014
Cowboy Chicken has signed a five-store deal with Alvie Capital LLC, headed by Alvie Britton, to expand the brand to South Texas, starting with the city of…
read nowBean Sprouts launches kid-friendly cooking app
March 7, 2014
For parents looking to get picky eaters excited about trying healthy new foods, Bean Sprouts — a kid-friendly fast casual cafe and cooking school — has created…
read nowBlaze opening in Santa Barbara
March 7, 2014
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening its first Isla Vista, Calif., location Saturday at 6546 Pardall Rd., adjacent to the University of California, Santa Barbara…
read nowWingstop planning Jersey takeover
March 7, 2014
Wingstop has plans underway to significantly expand its presence in the Northeast by opening at least 25 new restaurants in New Jerseyx over the next five…
read nowCrazy Pita launches dinner-wine LTO
March 7, 2014
Las Vegas-based Crazy Pita is offering a dinner-and-wine pairing during the month of March, according to a company press release.
read nowFreebirds opening second Wichita location
March 7, 2014
Freebirds World Burrito will open its second location in Wichita, Kan., March 13 in the Village at Greenwich located at 2350 N. Greenwich, Suite 100. The first…
read nowKids LiveWell program adds 1,000 restaurants in 7 months
March 7, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced that its Kids LiveWell initiative has grown to 42,000 restaurant locations nationwide. The program has added…
read nowEasy Ice now rewarding client referrals
March 6, 2014
Easy Ice announced the launch of its Customer Referral Program, offering customers the ability to earn a month's worth of service for free for each referral…
read nowIce-O-Matic invites visitors 'Beyond the Cube'
March 6, 2014
Ice-O-Matic, an ice machine and dispenser manufacturer, has introduced Beyond the Cube, a portal where visitors can access the latest company news and get an…
read nowBacon alternative, gluten-free deep dish among innovations winners
March 6, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the annual Food and Beverage Innovations Awards. According to a news release, the FABI…
read nowReport: Starters and sides are the way to grow
March 6, 2014
More restaurant customers are ordering appetizers as snacks, and turning small plates into full meals, according to new research from Technomic. The market…
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