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Digital Signage Today reveals ROI numbers for digital menu boards
February 10, 2011
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Digital Signage Today announced it has published "Digital Menu Boards and ROI: Finding the break-even point for digital signage in…
read nowNAFEM Show highlights energy savings
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 10, 2011
Exhibitors on day two of the North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show expressed optimism about the number of attendees at this year’s event…
read nowChipotle earnings: Recession, what recession?
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
February 10, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.
read nowEinstein Bros. prolongs National Bagel Day
February 9, 2011
National Bagel Day was Feb. 9, but Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's Bagels are celebrating through Feb. 14 by offering Facebook fans a free new bagel thin…
read nowDickey's heads to the Bayou
February 9, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is set to open its inaugural Louisiana location in Houma. Carrel Hymel is the first Dickey's franchisee in the state.
read nowCaribou Coffee announces earnings call
February 9, 2011
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. will release financial results for its fourth quarter after the market closes Feb. 23. Management will host a conference call at…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings opens Traverse City unit
February 9, 2011
One of Michigan's most popular tourist destinations just opened its first Buffalo Wild Wings unit. The restaurant, located in Traverse City, is operated by…
read nowJamba recognized by parents
February 9, 2011
Jamba Juice Company was recognized by Parents magazine in its February issue as one of the 25 "Best snacks for 2011." Namely, Jamba-branded Yogurt and Sorbet…
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SNAP launches social media-based loyalty program
February 9, 2011
Social Network Appreciation Platform (SNAP) has launched a Web-based platform that integrates traditional in-store loyalty programs with popular social media…
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NAFEM kicks off in Orlando
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 9, 2011
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show kicked off in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 with more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the…
read nowFreshii to open flagship locations
February 8, 2011
Freshii ended 2010 with openings in West Hollywood, San Francisco and Chicago, and is marking the start of 2011 with the opening of flagship restaurants in…
read nowNPD: Consumers want quality, not low-cal
February 8, 2011
The NPD Group has released its latest foodservice market research report, “Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out to Eat.” The report found that…
read nowRetailers stepping it up against restaurants
February 8, 2011
Restaurants may want to watch their backs. According to a new survey by Technomic, more consumers are sourcing prepared meals from a wider range of retail…
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee takes flight aboard Delta Airlines
February 8, 2011
Delta Air Lines and Seattle’s Best Coffee have announced a new agreement that will offer Delta customers freshly brewed Seattle’s Best Coffee onboard all…
read nowZagat launches Android app
February 7, 2011
Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has teamed up with Handmark, a developer/distributor of mobile applications, to launch the Zagat for Android feature. The…
read nowChipotle hiring practices under microscope
February 7, 2011
Executives at Chipotle Mexican Grill are facing more inquiries by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in regard to the chain's hiring practices.
read nowFormer McDonald's execs land on fast casual concept
February 7, 2011
It looks like former McDonald's executives Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue have landed on a fast casual concept slated to open in Palo Alto, Calif., this summer.
read nowNRA endorses PeopleMatter with strategic partnership
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
February 6, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has entered into a strategic partnership with talent-management solution provider PeopleMatter to bring automated human…
read nowWhich Wich expands sandwich sizes
February 6, 2011
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches has added two larger sandwich sizes — 10.5 inches and a 14-inch Superwich — to complement the classic 7-inch item. In addition…
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