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Boloco 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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Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
June 29, 2011
Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…
read nowTosseds National Salad Contest winner named
June 28, 2011
Tossed has named Sarah Wilson of Boston as the winner of its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest.
read nowFirehouse Subs approves $250k in first responder grants
June 28, 2011
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has approved 20 grant requests valued at more than $250,000 that will assist fire departments, police departments…
read nowFreshii CEO named to Inc.'s 30 under 30
June 28, 2011
Freshii CEO Matthew Corrin has been named as one of Inc. magazine's 30 under 30 young business owners in America.
read nowZaxby's shakes up summer with LTO
June 28, 2011
Zaxby's is bringing another specialty milkshake and meal deal to the table this summer through the unveiling of its new Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake and…
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Registration opens for Foodservice Social Media Universe
June 28, 2011
Registration is now open for the Foodservice Social Media Universe conference, Sept. 18-20, at San Francisco's Hotel Kabuki. Conference registration is $695…
read nowSetting the mood: Qdoba showcasing independent musicians
June 27, 2011
Qdoba Mexican Grill and Touch, the design team of Muzak, recently acquired by Mood Media, have partnered to promote rising independent music talent.
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