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Report: Restaurant costs will continue to rise in 2012
December 11, 2011
Fitch Ratings, a global market credit opinion, research and data agency, expects U.S. restaurant food and beverage costs to rise by 5 percent or more in 2012…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill taps Brandmovers as digital agency
December 11, 2011
Moe's Southwest Grill has selected Atlanta-based Brandmovers Inc. as its digital agency of record in 2012.
read nowWingstop celebrates 500-store milestone
December 11, 2011
In celebration of 500 restaurants, and as a thank you to fans across the country, Wingstop is offering a $5 special on its 5-wing combo – available Dec. 1…
read nowTechnomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity
December 11, 2011
While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…
read nowBoloco hires new VP of people development
December 11, 2011
Boloco has announced that Christine San Juan will join its team as vice president of people development. At Boloco, she will lead the development and training…
read nowOrange Leaf Frozen Yogurt heads to Aussie shores
December 11, 2011
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is opening its first international location in Melbourne, Australia, by franchise partners Joe Rossi and Phil Lancaster.
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Top 100: Paradise Bakery & Café No. 38
December 11, 2011
38. Paradise Bakery & CaféScottsdale, Ariz. / No. of units: 73 Paradise Bakery, a full subsidiary of Panera Bread Co. since 2009, operates locations primarily…
read nowMooyah spreads throughout Texas
December 8, 2011
MOOYAH franchisee Johnny Collins has opened his second location in the Lone Star State, bringing the burgers, fries and shakes concept to Mansfield. It is the…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings, HubWorks launches test pilot of iPad-based ordering system
December 8, 2011
HubWorks Interactive LLC, the developer of iPad and mobile ordering systems for the hospitality industry, has announced its recently implemented test…
read nowGE Capital, Franchise Finance provides $2.8 Million to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee
December 7, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $2.8 million in financing to Four M Capital LLC, a Buffalo Wild Wings Bar and Grill franchisee. The funds will be used…
read nowGo Roma launches franchise effort
December 7, 2011
Go Roma will expand outside of the Chicagoland area in 2012 through franchising, having just completed its Franchise Disclosure Documents and state filings for…
read nowRed Mango heats up menu with Artisan Hot Chocolate
December 7, 2011
Red Mango is recreating fond winter memories with its first-ever hot beverage, new Artisan Hot Chocolate, available in four flavors at locations nationwide.
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Kids' nutrition, local sourcing top NRA's 2012 trend predictions
December 7, 2011
The National Restaurant Association's "What's Hot in 2012" survey of nearly 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …
read nowStarbucks' mobile transactions exceed 26 million
December 6, 2011
It's been one year since Starbucks first rolled out its mobile payment application to more than 9,000 U.S. locations and others around the world. Since its…
read nowRestaurant Performance Index unchanged in October
December 6, 2011
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood at 100.0 in October, essentially unchanged from September’s level of 100.1.…
read nowSnapfinger launches new POS integrated mobile app
December 6, 2011
Snapfinger, a provider of remote Web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services for the restaurant industry, has launched a new mobile app that integrates…
read nowSmashburger waves WAND at exclusive digital menu boards deal
December 6, 2011
WAND Corp., a provider of digital menu board solutions for the foodservice industry, recently announced that it has been chosen by Smashburger Inc. to be the…
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Top 100: Le Pain Quotidien No. 39
December 6, 2011
39. Le Pain Quotidien Brussels, Belgium / No. of units: 150+ This Belgian brainchild offers its salivating patrons quality, organic boulangerie-style fare…
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Mintel: 5 restaurant industry trends for 2012
December 5, 2011
Competition in the foodservice industry is always intense as restaurant chains are constantly jockeying for business and attention in a crowded marketplace.
read nowRestaurant traffic flat first 9 mos of 2011
December 5, 2011
The U.S. restaurant industry entered 2011 in a state of optimism after ending 2010 with two consecutive quarters of one percent traffic increases, but the…
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