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Study: Lower-calorie menu items increase traffic and sales
February 8, 2013
Restaurants that serve more lower-calorie options perform better financially, according to a new study by Hudson Institute. Throughout the past five years…
read nowForbes names two fast casuals to list of 'promising companies'
February 8, 2013
Two fast casual concepts made it on Forbes' second annual list of America's Most Promising Companies. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt came in at 49th, while The…
read nowMalibu Fish Grill takes on LA
February 8, 2013
Malibu Fish Grill has opened its first Los Angeles unit and has plans for a second L.A. location to open later this month.
read nowQdoba guests: Will kiss for food
February 8, 2013
Qdoba Mexican Grill is encouraging its guests to kiss coupons goodbye again this Feb. 14 with the return of its BOGO for a Kiss Valentine's Day promotion.
read nowStarbucks plants flag in New Delhi
February 7, 2013
Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today opened the first Starbucks store in…
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NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012
February 7, 2013
The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…
read nowEMN8 named a 'most promising' company by Forbes
February 7, 2013
EMN8 Inc., a provider of transactional engagement platforms across mobile, online, kiosk and call center for the limited-service restaurant industry, has been…
read nowPancheros names Reinhart vendor of the year
February 7, 2013
Pancheros has announced its recipient of the Vendor of the Year Award, Reinhart Food Service. A distributor of food and paper items for the brand, Reinhart was…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill boosts convenience with online ordering
February 7, 2013
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has officially entered the realm of online ordering. Guests can place an online order for themselves or multiple people at…
read nowPanera Bread appoints new VP, CFO
February 6, 2013
Panera Bread Company has appointed Roger C. Matthews Jr. as the chain's executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 18.
read nowPizza Fusion grows Middle East presence
February 6, 2013
Parent company Unique Pizza and Subs Corp. today announced its Pizza Fusion brand has opened its eighth restaurant in the Middle East via the Samir Group, its…
read nowGrowth in pork demand necessitates supply chain discipline
February 6, 2013
Rabobank has published a new research report on the global pork industry which states that as a result of continuing high feed costs, the key success factor…
read nowReport: Demographic shift influencing food trends
February 6, 2013
A new market research report jointly published by Packaged Facts and CCD Innovation shows how the growth in the Hispanic and Asian populations is causing a…
read nowCanada home to newest Fatburger units
February 6, 2013
Fatburger has chosen Canada as the spot for its 30th and 31st locations. They are now open in Camrose and Edmonton, Alberta. Operating in 27 countries across…
read nowCreate Your Own App platform available for restauants
February 6, 2013
As more customers use their mobile devices for information, directions, take-out orders and reservations, restaurants using mobile apps to engage with their…
read nowBruegger's schooling Virginia Tech
February 6, 2013
Student and faculty fanfare have welcomed the recent arrival of Bruegger's Bagels to Virginia Tech. Opening with record first-week sales, the new Bruegger's…
read nowCharleys introduces Pepperoni Steak Bomb sandwich
February 5, 2013
Charleys has added the Pepperoni Steak Bomb sandwich to its menu for a limited time.
read nowFoodservice research firm finds sandwich concepts are popular
February 5, 2013
Sandleman & Associates, a California-based foodservice consumer research firm, has named its 2012 "Fast-Food Awards of Excellence" winners.
read nowEinstein Noah celebrates National Bagel Day with giveaway
February 5, 2013
Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels are celebrating National Bagel Day Feb. 9 by offering a free bagel and shmear to customers who purchase any…
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