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Tender Greens opens first bottle-free location
July 7, 2011
Tender Greens opened its newest location today in Pasadena, Calif., its sixth in California and its first 100-percent bottle-free store.
read nowPanda Express launches Garlic Lovers Chicken
July 6, 2011
Panda Express has launched a new, limited-time entrée, the Garlic Lover's Chicken Breast. The stir-fry dish combines a variety of vegetables including…
read nowOhio bill aimed at unhealthy restaurant food stalls
July 6, 2011
When New York City's ban on trans fat went into effect a few years ago, a number of other cities and states took notice and began phasing out its use, as well.
read nowWingstop posts 6% sales increase in Q2
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 6, 2011
Wingstop’s same-store sales for its second quarter 2011 increased 6 percent, marking one of the chain’s strongest quarters in recent years. Year to date…
read nowTechnomic study: Burger consumption reaches 2-year high
July 6, 2011
A new study released by Technomic finds burger consumption has increased considerably since 2009, with nearly 50 percent of today's consumers saying they eat a…
read nowValue, flavor trump healthy menu selections
July 6, 2011
According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…
read nowPret A Manger joins NYC recycling pilot program
July 5, 2011
Global Green USA is looking for fast casual and quick-service restaurants to participate in a 150-store pilot project in New York City. The project's mission…
read nowBoloco smoothie LTO to benefit Boston's Island Pass
July 5, 2011
A portion of the sales from Boloco’s Islander limited-edition smoothie will be contributed to a program that allows low-income children and their families to…
read nowGolub Capital leads Au Bon Pain refinance
July 5, 2011
Golub Capital has announced the completion of a $112 million senior secured credit facility provided for the refinancing of Au Bon Pain, a portfolio company of…
read nowNRA files menu labeling comments
July 5, 2011
The National Restaurant Association filed comments Tuesday regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft menu labeling regulations. The Association…
read nowRoark Capital completes Arby's acquisition
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 5, 2011
Atlanta-based Roark Capital has completed its second restaurant buyout in as many months with the finalization of its acquisition of Arby’s Restaurant Group…
read nowChipotle invested $2.3 million in Soul Daddy
July 4, 2011
An SEC filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that Chipotle invested $2.3 million in America's Next Great Restaurant, Soul Daddy.
read nowNRA: Restaurant industry optimism, sales take a hit in May
June 30, 2011
As a result of softer same-store sales and traffic levels and fading optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant industry softened in…
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Oh baby: Chipotle names Wrap What You Love winner
June 30, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill's 18th anniversary promotion, encouraging customers to wrap what they love in gold foil, has named a 4-day-old baby, appropriately…
read nowP.F. Changs celebrates anniversary with Facebook giveaway
June 30, 2011
Throughout July, P.F. Chang's China Bistro's Facebook fans can redeem a free lettuce wrap offer and dine-in guests can earn one-third off any wine bottle on…
read nowFlippin' Pizza, Tutti Frutti fro-yo testing mobile wallet
June 30, 2011
United States restaurants may be another step closer to allowing customers to pay with their mobile phones. MobilePayUSA, a division of Irvine, Calif.-based…
read nowSmashburger taps Twist as regional AOR
June 29, 2011
Smashburger has named Twist as its St. Louis agency of record ahead of a 12-unit expansion in the market. The first Smashburger in the St. Louis area will open…
read nowMcAlisters Deli enhances menu, launches Tea Town promo
June 29, 2011
McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for guests to beat the heat this summer with its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for "Tea Town USA."
read nowSalad Creations expands to Florida campuses
June 29, 2011
Salad Creations is expanding its presence on college campuses with ARAMARK, an award-winning, global food services company. Under the partnership, a new Salad…
read nowTossed president named to 40 under 40 list
June 29, 2011
Tossed Franchise Corp. president and founder Jason Chodash has been named to the 2011 "40 Under 40" list of South Florida's "Best and Brightest" young…
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