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Fast Casual Industry Council names new board members
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 15, 2011
The Fast Casual Industry Council has voted in four new members – who each will serve two-year terms on the council’s steering committee. The new members are…
read nowDMA, P.F. Changs sign multi-year deal
June 15, 2011
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro has renewed its partnership with Distribution Market Advantage Inc. (DMA) by entering into a multi-year agreement allowing DMA to…
read nowNRA Educational Foundation names executive director
June 15, 2011
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.
read nowQuiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion
June 15, 2011
As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…
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Americas Next Great Restaurant closes two of three units
June 15, 2011
Soul Daddy, which was named the winner of the America's Next Great Restaurant reality show in May, has closed its Los Angeles and New York City locations after…
read nowChains ramp up presentation schedules
June 15, 2011
As summer kicks into full gear, many large restaurant chains have committed to conference and event presentations. A schedule is listed as follows.
read nowLet Freedom Eat: FREEBIRDS debuts create-your-own salads
June 14, 2011
The restaurant is serving $1 beers Father's Day weekend.
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Panera spends $40M to demo authenticity
June 14, 2011
Panera Bread Co. is spending $40 million on a new TV and radio ad campaign called "Make Today better," but Chief Marketing Officer Michael Simon told Forbes…
read nowChicago 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…
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