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Bruegger's Bagels focused on three markets for growth
December 27, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels has announced plans for aggressive expansion in Nashville, Tenn.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Huntsville, Ala.
read nowSeafood concept operator plans 'dozens' of NY locations
December 26, 2012
A limited-service seafood concept called Boneheads is planning to open "dozens" of units in the New York market. According to the New York Daily News, the…
read nowTop 100: People - Kevin Miles
December 24, 2012
No. 7: Kevin MilesPresident and COO, Zoe's Kitchen
read nowTop 100: People - Louis Basile
December 24, 2012
No. 6 Louis BasileFounder of Wildflower Bread Company
read nowBreadcrumb's app update will speed business operations
December 23, 2012
Breadcrumb has unveiled an upgrade to its iPad POS for restaurants, bars and cafes. Breadcrumb 1.2 makes daily operation faster and easier for servers…
read nowCapriotti's ready for some Patriots football
December 21, 2012
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens this Sunday at Patriot Place, just in time for the holidays and the New England Patriots' last regular season game.
read nowNRA Educational Foundation appoints new CDO
December 21, 2012
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced that Katherine Speyer Schieffelin has been named senior vice president and chief…
read nowNew concept intros flame-grilled sausage, dogs to fast casual space
December 21, 2012
Firewurst, a new restaurant introducing flame-grilled sausages and dogs to the fast casual market, opens today in Cary, N.C.
read nowChinese consumers warming up to coffee trend
December 21, 2012
New research from Mintel unveils an increase in café culture in the China market, which has provided an impetus for coffee retails to plan expansions there.
read nowGiraffas hitting growth spurt in 2013
December 21, 2012
Brazilian fast casual concept Giraffas is further expanding its footprint in the United States. The restaurant, founded in Brazil in 1981, already has about…
read nowChipotle wins PETA2 award for vegan-friendly fare
December 21, 2012
All the ballots have been cast and tallied to help peta2, PETA's youth division, decide who should be named the winners in the group's seventh annual Libby…
read nowFazoli's Cathy Hull selected as ExecRank's top marketing exec
December 21, 2012
Cathy Hull, Fazoli's chief marketing officer, has been selected by the ranking committee of ExecRank as a "Top Private Company Marketing Executive" for 2012.
read nowTop 100: People - Betsy Craig
December 21, 2012
No. 4: Betsy CraigFounder, MenuTrinfo and Kitchens with Confidence
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Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous
December 20, 2012
People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.
read nowFormer CiCi's Pizza COO takes the lead at MOOYAH
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
December 20, 2012
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes announced Wednesday that Bill Spae, former COO and CDO of CiCi's Pizza, is its new president and CEO. Spae takes the lead at…
read nowChina's restaurant visits up by double digits in Q3
December 20, 2012
The NPD Group just released its third quarter global restaurant industry report, which reflects each's geography's economy. For example, during Q3, China…
read nowSandy Hook tragedy inspires Tex-Mex chain to honor teachers
December 20, 2012
Tijuana Flats has deemed Dec. 27 "Teacher Hero Day" and is giving teachers a free entree in all 88 of its locations.
read nowShareholder 'utterly dismayed' at Caribou's selling price
December 20, 2012
Not everyone involved with Caribou Coffee is happy with the chain's recent decision to sell to Joh. A. Benckiser for $340 million. The companies announced the…
read nowCapriotti's opens 5th Phoenix location
December 20, 2012
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened the doors to its fifth Phoenix location, and it's on one of the hottest corners in the city — Bethany Home and 16th…
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