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NRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists
April 11, 2012
An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…
read nowPanera Bread appoints interim CFO
April 10, 2012
Panera Bread Company has announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas Patrick Kelly as interim chief financial officer, effective April 9, 2012.
read nowFazoli's launches new service and hospitality program
April 10, 2012
Riding a nearly two-year sales growth streak, Fazoli's has launched a new service and hospitality program that is the focal point of a new TV commercial…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe to enter Kansas City
April 10, 2012
Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement that will bring the restaurant brand to Kansas City, Mo. Cafe Foods, Inc. will open five Corner Bakery Cafe…
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Report: Starbucks up to 42 million m-payment transactions
April 10, 2012
Starbucks has reached 42 million payments processed using its mobile payment app, Venture Beat reported yesterday. That impressive factoid is courtesy of Adam…
read nowPhil Friedman becomes chairman of Brandstand Group board
April 9, 2012
Brandstand Group has announced that Philip Friedman, former CEO and president of McAlister’s Deli and current CEO of Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, has been named…
read nowSeattle's Best to deliver Great American Coffee Refund
April 9, 2012
During the final push to Tax Day, Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is offering free coffee as part of its Great American Coffee Refund.
read nowHealthful, flavorful meals top trends at QSRs, fast casuals
April 9, 2012
As diners become more sophisticated in their tastes and desire for flavorful, healthful foods, quick-service and fast casual operators are plating up…
read nowRestaurants add 560,000 jobs, NRA partners with CareerBuilder
April 9, 2012
The National Restaurant Association reports that restaurants have added more than 560,000 jobs since the beginning of the employment recovery, with more than…
read nowNewk's Express Cafe opens 50th location
April 9, 2012
Newk’s Express Café will open its 50th restaurant April 16 in Jacksonville, Fla. The restaurant is the company’s first in Jacksonville and third in Florida.
read nowUFood Restaurant Group opens first Salt Lake City airport location
April 8, 2012
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has opened the first of two UFood Grill units at Salt Lake City International Airport, as part of the…
read nowBaja Fresh appoints new CEO
April 8, 2012
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, operated by fast casual franchisor Fresh Enterprises LLC, which also operates La Salsa Mexican Grill and Canyons Burger, has…
read nowFazoli's opens first travel unit
April 8, 2012
Fazoli's has opened its first unit in a travel plaza, marking an additional direction for the Italian restaurant chain.
read nowCherryBerry heads to South Dakota
April 8, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has recently signed a deal for CherryBerry to expand CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar into South Dakota. Franchisees Terry…
read nowPanchero's Mexican Grill promo: Save Bobs
April 6, 2012
Pancheros Mexican Grill is out to save Bob. Once one of the most common names in the country, “Bob” has been decreasing in popularity since the 1970s. In honor…
read nowNew app helps consumers find gluten-free establishments
April 6, 2012
Find Me Gluten Free has launched a new app design to help consumers find gluten-free restaurants on their iPhones and Androids, as well as a new website…
read nowCosi signs deal to open in Costa Rica
April 5, 2012
Cosi Inc. has announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Fast Casual S. A., to develop Cosi restaurants in Costa Rica. The agreement calls…
read nowVeggie Grill extends menu lineup
April 5, 2012
Veggie Grill has added eight new items to its menu, including a variety of homestyle plates and additional sandwich, salad and dessert options.
read nowNew Einstein Bros. location first to serve dinner
April 5, 2012
Local husband and wife team, Jon and Yvonne Kidder, have opened the newest Einstein Bros. Bagels location in Farragut, Tenn. It is the chain's first location…
read nowRewardMe webinar to focus on driving consumer behavior
April 5, 2012
RewardMe and FastCasual.com are hosting the webinar, "How to use BIG DATA to influence customer behavior," on April 19 at 2 p.m.
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