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Google allowing Starbucks to offer faster Wi-Fi
August 1, 2013
Starbucks has selected Google to provide the next generation of its Wi-Fi offering for its customers. Beginning this month, new U.S. company-operated Starbucks…
read nowRestaurant operators remain optimistic about sales growth
July 31, 2013
As a result of positive sales and traffic and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowU.S. restaurant count up 0.5 percent over last year
July 31, 2013
There were 3,045 more restaurants in the U.S. in Spring 2013 than there were in Spring 2012, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…
read nowNRA offering new allergen awareness program for restaurateurs
July 31, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced the launch of ServSafe Allergens Online Course, a new online training course from the creators of the ServSafe…
read nowFazoli's updates, brings back pizza, baked pastas
July 31, 2013
Fazoli's is reprising its popular Pizza Baked Pasta promotion with an expanded menu of pastas and new flavors. Fazoli's also is introducing a new sweet treat…
read nowRick Ross rocks out with Wingstop
July 31, 2013
Maybach Music Group CEO Rick Ross celebrated National Chicken Wing Day this week by buying a Wingstop. The platinum recording artist is now the owner of the…
read nowSummit gathers most foodservice women leaders ever
July 30, 2013
The Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) kicked off its 11th Annual Executive Summit at the JW Marriott Chicago this week.
read nowConficting stories to blame for gun safety group's outrage at Starbucks?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 30, 2013
One advocacy is up in arms after stories hit this week reporting that Starbucks pre-approved a meeting in Sioux Falls, S.D., for armed gun advocates to rally…
read nowNYC's soda ban ruled unconstitutional by appeals court
July 30, 2013
New York City's "soda ban" was ruled unconstitutional today by a state appeals court.
read nowCintas releases customizable restroom collection for restaurants
July 30, 2013
To help restaurants promote their brand image, Cintas Corporation has introduced its new Signature Series, a line of customizable, designer restroom dispensers…
read nowWyckWyre customer referrals up nearly 50 percent in 2013
July 30, 2013
WyckWyre, a provider of customizable applicant tracking systems for the food and hospitality industry, has announced it has experienced a 46-percent growth…
read nowTossed signs 30-unit deal for Middle East
July 30, 2013
Tossed has signed a 30-unit franchise development agreement with Al Sayegh Brothers Trading Company, a multinational conglomerate based in the United Arab…
read nowCharleys unveils Smokehouse Bacon BBQ Sandwich
July 30, 2013
Charleys restaurants, known for its Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks fast casual restaurant concepts, is highlighting the flavors of summer…
read nowFuddruckers breaks ground in North Dakota
July 30, 2013
Fuddruckers is officially hitting North Dakota by breaking ground in Williston. Construction on the state's first Fuddruckers has commenced and is slated to…
read nowTechnomic: Is 'made-to-order pizza 'the next 'better burger?'
July 30, 2013
The fast casual segment has already launched numerous winning concepts, from the so-called "better burger" chains to build-your-own salad restaurants. And…
read nowSOLOS Pizza Café now offering investment opportunities for franchisees
July 30, 2013
Minnetonka, Minn.-based SOLOS Pizza Café Franchising LLC plans to expand upon the three Solos Pizza Café restaurants operated by its affiliate, and is now…
read nowBurke names new quality assurance leader
July 30, 2013
Burke Corporation has announced that Amanda Lockhart will be director of Quality Assurance and Technical Services. Lockhart joins the Burke team to oversee…
read nowCorner Bakery intros new main squeeze
July 30, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe is offering guests a new way to stop and taste the summer with the launch of a new Hibiscus Lemonade in addition to its all-natural…
read nowMobile queuing solution provider acquires Textaurant Corporation
July 29, 2013
QLess, Inc., a mobile queuing solution provider helping companies replace physical lines with virtual queues, has announced its acquisition of the assets of…
read nowDickey's adds whole meat offerings
July 29, 2013
Dickey's Barbecue, the Dallas-based franchise known for slow-smoked barbecue, announced today that it will begin selling whole meat options in all stores…
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