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Chicago welcomes Tossed
June 14, 2011
Tossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, announced today the signing of a franchise agreement with a Chicago ownership team.
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Moes Southwest Grill awarded LEED Silver certification
June 13, 2011
The Williston, Vt. location of Moe's Southwest Grill received LEED silver certification, making it the first restaurant in the chain and state to earn the…
read nowbds Mongolian Grills iPhone App puts guests in control of meals
June 13, 2011
bd's Mongolian Grill, a concept that allows guests to create their own stir-fry meals, is now bringing that experience to the iPhone, iTouch or iPad with the…
read nowBig Game Brands adds new fro-yo concept to portfolio
June 13, 2011
Atlanta-based Big Game Brands, formally Raving Brands, has added Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats to its portfolio.
read nowNRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicagos hungry
June 13, 2011
The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…
read nowRed Mango guests getting spooned
June 13, 2011
Red Mango today launched its Spoonable Smoothies and Mealworthy Smoothies, both designed to eat with a spoon and made with the company's frozen yogurt and…
read nowCoal Burger concept heads to Texas
June 12, 2011
Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.
read nowChipotle to announce Q2 results
June 12, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time July 19 to discuss second quarter 2011 financial results.
read nowRoark purchase of Corner Bakery Cafe confirmed, Arby's also purchased
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 12, 2011
Roark Capital Group, parent company of Moe’s Southwest Grill, FOCUS Brands, Wingstop and McAlister’s Deli, has announced that its affiliates have acquired Il…
read nowNRA elects board members
June 12, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of three new members to serve on its Board of Directors. The newly elected Board directors are:
read nowNew York food truck obtains liquor license
June 9, 2011
As food trucks continue their growth spurt, one such operator has just added a new twist to the trend. The Wall Street Journal reports that The Turkish Truck…
read nowSaladworks signs multi-unit deal in Boston
June 9, 2011
Saladworks has announced an agreement with a multi-unit developer to open three stores over the next three years in Boston.
read nowSenate votes to reject swipe-fee reform delay
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 8, 2011
The Senate voted Wednesday to reject a delay for the much needed debit-card swipe-fee reforms being released by the Federal Reserve. The reforms are scheduled…
read nowFREEBIRDS: Halfway to 100
June 8, 2011
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced the June 15 opening of its latest restaurant in Ventura, Calif., marking the company’s 50th location overall.
read nowSchlotzsky's brings back menu favorites, intros new sandwich
June 8, 2011
Schlotzsky’s is spicing things up this summer as it brings back two popular sandwich combinations and unveils a third for its ‘Hot Hitz’ summer promotion.
read nowFlip Video founder unveils The Melt
June 8, 2011
Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan unveiled his latest venture – The Melt – at the D: All Things Digital Conference. Kaplan is setting up his new fast casual…
read nowPeople Report Summer Camp: 'Female Jerry Maguire' discusses building relationships
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
June 8, 2011
Molly Fletcher, sports agent, author and president and CEO of Fletcher Digital, spoke to a large audience at People Report Summer Camp Workforce Symposium in…
read nowConsumers wont pay more for healthier menu items, NPD reports
June 7, 2011
New research by The NPD Group has found that 70 percent of consumers, especially those aged 50 and higher, expect to pay no more for healthier items than they…
read nowLuby's to host Q3 conference call
June 7, 2011
Luby's Inc. will release its fiscal third quarter results today after the market closes, and has scheduled a June 9 conference call to discuss the release. The…
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