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Report: QSR traffic, tickets grow in second quarter
October 3, 2012
Consumers pulled back from visits to midscale and casual dining restaurants in the April, May and June quarter, continuing a four-year streak of visit losses…
read nowFREEBIRDS hires former Grill Concepts exec
October 3, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has hired Dmitri Fagel as the new director of operations support for FREEBIRDS system-wide. Fagel, who spent the past two decades at…
read nowDipping sandwiches arrive at Togo's
October 3, 2012
Togo's recently unveiled two new sandwiches – the Roast Beef Dip and the Triple Dip -- at all of Togo's 250 locations.
read nowFarmer Brothers launches specialty coffee line
October 3, 2012
Farmer Brothers has launched its first specialty line of coffee available through its nationwide direct-store-delivery (DSD) network. The Artisan Collection…
read nowCUPS opening 1st NY unit
October 3, 2012
CUPS Frozen Yogurt, a beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, opens its first New York location at 7 p.m. today at 2080 Mall Walk, Cross Country Shopping…
read nowLe Duff America names new president for 3 concepts
October 3, 2012
Le Duff America Inc. has named Jeff Drake president of Brioche Dorée North America, Au Pain Doré and Michel's Bakery Café. As president, Drake will lead…
read nowMICROS implements Isis SmartTap m-commerce app at restaurants
October 2, 2012
MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced the integration of the Isis…
read nowFREEBIRDS, Panera, Fazoli's supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
October 2, 2012
Three popular fast casual chains — Fazoli's, Panera Bread and FREEBIRDS — announced this week that they are running promotions in support of October being…
read nowCapriotti's enhances catering menu
October 2, 2012
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop now has a more extensive catering menu, including the Cap's Big Box Lunch which is a 9-inch sub, small chips or cole slaw and a fresh…
read nowPancheros spices up menu with new condiments
October 2, 2012
Pancheros Mexican Grill, based in Iowa, is debuting two new condiments — a cilantro lime vinaigrette and a salsa verde — on Oct. 8.
read nowZaxby's launches TV, FB promo
October 2, 2012
Zaxby's is asking guests to join in on the Big Zax Snak Meal online debate asking whether it's a meal or a snack. The chain has teamed up with NFL linebacker…
read nowNRA Show will be at Chicago's McCormick Place through 2021
October 2, 2012
The National Restaurant Association announced this week that its annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine…
read nowMoe's brings back LTO to please FB fans
October 1, 2012
Moe's Southwest Grill restaurants are bringing the Stack back as a permanent menu offering. The Stack, two crunchy corn tortillas wrapped inside a grilled…
read nowLTOs on the menu at Salsarita's, Cowboy Chicken, HuHot, Earl of Sandwich
October 1, 2012
October marks the start of Fall in the minds of many, and several fast casual chains chose today – Oct. 1 – to roll out limited-time offers, including Cowboy…
read nowRestaurant traffic, sales up for 15th consecutive month
October 1, 2012
Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a modest gain…
read nowMoe's opens in Russia
October 1, 2012
Moe's Southwest Grill has established its presence in Russia with a restaurant opening in Moscow earlier this month.
read nowFirehouse Sub sounds alarm for October Fire Safety Month
October 1, 2012
Firehouse Subs has started its annual fundraising initiative in support of Fire Safety Month to raise funds for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The…
read nowWendy's, In-N-Out, Caribou Coffee top Zagat's 2012 list
September 28, 2012
Wendy's and In-N-Out Burger were once again named the top overall chains in this year's Zagat Fast-Food Survey. Both brands were No. 1 in the 2011 survey as…
read nowTweet this: Fast Casual Summit panelist named top tweeter
September 28, 2012
Tulsa-based Beautiful Brands International's CEO, David Rutkauskas is one of the September 2012 Top 100 Entrepreneurs to Follow for Twitter. Rutkauskas, who…
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