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NBC offers free Chipotle for America's Next Great Restaurant promo
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 24, 2011
NBC has launched a promotion with Chipotle in anticipation of its new television show, America’s Next Great Restaurant.
read nowMenusoft Systems integrates mobile platform into Digital Dining POS
February 23, 2011
Menusoft Systems and Mocapay have entered into a strategic partnership to integrate Mocapay’s mobile platform into the Digital Dining point-of-sale software…
read nowEinstein Noah to restate FY 2009 financial results
February 23, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., primary operator of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, will postpone its…
read nowGarbanzo uses Facebook to launch customer-diet initiative
February 23, 2011
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill introduced its Mediterranean Middle Meltdown (MMM) Diet initiative in early February on the company’s Facebook page.
read nowNRA collaboration aims for zero waste
February 23, 2011
The National Restaurant Association is collaborating with the Atlanta-based Zero Waste Zone program to identify best practices, create resources and measure…
read nowJeffrey Schlosser appointed Freshii COO
February 23, 2011
Industry veteran and former Freshii San Francisco franchise partner Jeffrey Schlosser has been appointed COO of the company. Schlosser headed up Freshii…
read nowQdoba units, comps increase in Q1
February 23, 2011
Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba, reported its first quarter earnings for fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 23.
read nowGreen Mountain Coffee appoints VP of HR
February 22, 2011
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. has appointed Linda Kazanova as vice president and chief human resources officer effective immediately.
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NRA names 2011 Kitchen Innovation award winners
February 22, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of its 2011 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, which recognizes groundbreaking kitchen equipment…
read nowUFood Grill creates health and nutrition advisory panel
February 22, 2011
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has formed a Health & Nutrition Advisory Panel, comprised of current and retired military members, to advise the company as it…
read nowPanera Bread settles lawsuit for $5.75M
February 22, 2011
Panera Bread Co. has agreed to pay $5.75 million to shareholders who alleged the chain misled investors about the success of its Crispani pizza. The company…
read nowNoodles & Co. to use PeopleMatter hiring software
February 21, 2011
Noodles & Company has signed a partnership deal to implement PeopleMatter's Hire software-as-a-service solution in its restaurants.
read nowBoston Market completes restaurant upgrades
February 21, 2011
Boston Market has announced that 400 of the company’s restaurants have completed upgrades meant to enhance the customer experience, increase sales and reduce…
read nowUC Hub Group forms new subsidiary, PB Brands
February 21, 2011
UC Hub Group announced today that it has formed a new operating subsidiary, PB Brands.
read nowSmashburger opens first McAllen, Texas, location
February 20, 2011
Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" concept, will open its first McAllen location on March 24. The restaurant will bring 100-percent Angus burgers, an…
read nowPho expands executive team
February 20, 2011
Vietnamese restaurant group Pho has appointed Zoe Tindall as its first financial director. Tindall is a former finance director of Yo! Sushi.
read nowTrouble brewing between Starbucks, Green Mountain
February 20, 2011
According to The Montreal Gazette, Starbucks Corp. is trying to negotiate better terms with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. in an attempt to establish…
read nowSushi bar How Do You Roll? opening in San Antonio
February 20, 2011
The San Antonio Business Journal reports that Austin-based maki sushi bar How Do You Roll? will open in San Antonio this spring.
read nowNRA urges Congress to lower swipe fees
February 17, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee this week, urging them to support full and…
read nowGenghis Grill promo to track 54 contestants
February 17, 2011
Genghis Grill’s Health Kwest campaign will track the journey of 54 contestants vying to win $10,000.
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