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Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie continue co-branded expansion
January 29, 2013
A Planet Smoothie location in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has added Tasti D-Lite to its center. The store officially opened as a co-brand Jan. 25. A grand…
read nowPei Wei launches Instagram contest to promote LTO
January 29, 2013
Pei Wei Asian Diner, the fast casual restaurant concept developed by P.F. Chang’s, is challenging fans to get creative with Asian flavors by hosting a photo…
read nowPenn Station opening 1st Northern Virginia location
January 29, 2013
Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its first Northern Virginia restaurant in February at 6424 Trading Square in the Haymarket Village Center. The…
read nowNew beans land at Caribou Coffee
January 29, 2013
Caribou Coffee Company has launched two new whole bean coffees: Colombia Cosecha de Oro and Traveler's Roast. These new light and medium roasts, respectively…
read nowCatering company ramps up momentum with expanded restaurant network
January 29, 2013
Phoodeez, a Boston-based company that specializes in partnering with those in need of catering with restaurants, has launched its Frequent Phoodeez program and…
read nowStarbucks still feeling a buzz from mobile payments
by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today
January 28, 2013
Two years after it launched its payment app, Starbucks remains the unchallenged leader in mobile payments. From just about any perspective, from use frequency…
read nowQuiznos plans aggressive expansion in Mexico
January 28, 2013
Quiznos has partnered with Mexico City-based Quizmex SA DE CV to open more than 150 restaurants in Mexico throughout the next 10 years, including five in…
read nowElevation Burger joins Organic Trade Association
January 28, 2013
Elevation Burger, a 35-unit chain known for its organic, grass-fed and free-range burgers, has joined the Organic Trade Association, a business association…
read nowVeggie Grill raises $20M to double locations
January 28, 2013
Santa Monica-based Veggie Grill has completed its fourth successful round of equity funding, supporting its continuing rapid expansion. Armed with 16 percent…
read nowStudy: Effective customer service comes from kindness, not speed
January 25, 2013
Global companies seeking ways to provide a differentiated customer experience should focus on the power of emotion, according to a new study from…
read nowChipotle testing tofu
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
January 25, 2013
Chipotle is introducing a menu item in hopes of pleasing its vegetarian and vegan guests. "Sofritas," a tofu-based protein, said the chain's marketing…
read nowBreadcrumb launches 'better' iPad POS hardware protection for restaurants
January 25, 2013
Breadcrumb, a division of Groupon, has launched a comprehensive overnight emergency parts replacement service and extended warranty plan for restaurants and…
read nowOLO receives $5M in funding thanks to mobile ordering growth
January 25, 2013
OLO, a digital commerce engine for restaurants, announced a $5 million dollar Series B financing from PayPal and existing investors. The New York-based company…
read nowFirehouse CEO Don Fox to keynote NFSCC
January 25, 2013
Firehouse CEO Don Fox will keynote The National Food Service Security Council Aug. 4-7 in Las Vegas.
read nowStarbucks announces profitable Q1
January 24, 2013
Starbucks Corp. today reported during an investor relations call that the company ended Q1 with strong comparable store sales growth in the U.S. and Americas…
read nowMenu trends: Beef outsells seafood in 2012
January 24, 2013
Food dishes with protein (any type of meat or seafood) grew at a healthier clip in 2012, than food dishes without protein, according to GuestMetrics, which…
read now'Lent'il soup available at I Dream of Falafel
January 24, 2013
Chicago-based I Dream of Falafel is honoring the Lenten season from Ash Wednesday (Feb. 13) through Good Friday (March 29) by providing guests with two soup…
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