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La Madeleine adds smart choices to the menu
January 11, 2011
La Madeleine Country French Cafés are adding new options to their everyday Smart Choices menu. The items are available now through March 7.
read nowPanera Bread prepares to open third pay-as-you-go
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
January 11, 2011
A Panera Bread location in Northeast Portland, Ore., was closed Jan. 11 to transition into the company's third pay-as-you-go restaurant. The store will reopen…
read nowChipotle heats up Chicago with soup
January 11, 2011
The windy city of Chicago will join Chipotle's hometown of Denver as the only other market to offer soup on the menu.
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Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011
January 11, 2011
Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.
read nowSeattles Best Coffee launches integrated ad campaign
January 10, 2011
Seattle’s Best Coffee has launched its first-ever integrated, multi-channel advertising campaign debuting the brand’s “Anywhere Great Coffee is Needed…
read nowTogo's to celebrate National Pastrami Day
January 10, 2011
Togo’s Sandwiches has announced that in honor of National Pastrami Day, Jan. 14, the company’s unprecedented Pastrami Guarantee will be returning.
read nowBrinker alum named Denny's CEO
January 10, 2011
Denny’s Corporation has announced the appointment of John C. Miller to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, 2011. Miller…
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Firehouse Subs expands Coke Freestyle rollout
January 10, 2011
Firehouse Subs will become the first chain to conduct a market-wide transition to the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser.
read nowNRA appoints EVP of political advocacy
January 9, 2011
Rob Gifford has been named executive vice president of political advocacy for the National Restaurant Association, effective Feb. 7. In this role, he will work…
read nowQuiznos headquarters issues pink slips
January 9, 2011
Just three months after naming Greg MacDonald as its new CEO, Quiznos has laid off about 70 employees at its Denver-based headquarters.
read nowZaxby's reintros sandwich using famous TV mom
January 9, 2011
Zaxby's has reintroduced its Chicken Parmesan Sandwich Meal and is using the "Everybody Loves Raymond" TV mom Doris Roberts to spread the news. Roberts also…
read nowWingstop heads south of the border
January 6, 2011
Wingstop is spreading its wings even wider in Mexico through a 20-unit expansion agreement with international franchisee WIS de Mexico S.A. de C.V.
read nowCamille's Sidewalk Cafe rolls out flatbread pizzas
January 6, 2011
Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe has announced a systemwide and immediate roll out of its new Artisan Flatbread Pizza.
read nowPanda Restaurant Group picks talent management provider
January 6, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has tapped Taleo Corporation to provide its on-demand talent management solutions for recruiting, onboarding, assessments and…
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Jamba Juice launches line of probiotic yogurt beverages
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
January 6, 2011
Jamba Juice has announced the launch of its Jamba Probiotic Fruit and Yogurt Blends made with Jamba's specially formulated Probiotic Boost. The beverages…
read nowU.S. Foodservice breaks ground on $24M distribution center
January 5, 2011
U.S. Foodservice-Albuquerque broke ground on a $24 million distribution center that will enable the company to provide better service to customers throughout…
read nowBrueggers new items mark the New Year
January 5, 2011
Bruegger’s has run in the New Year with new permanent and limited-time additions to its menu.
read nowFreebirds marks USC opening
January 5, 2011
In the days leading up to the opening of the new USC restaurant, FREEBIRDS World Burrito and its charitable arm, FREEBIRDS World Works, is partnering with…
read nowRed Mango 2010: Record growth
January 5, 2011
Red Mango has announced a record year of expansion in 2010 that included the awarding of franchise agreements totaling 147 locations. The company also opened…
read nowBeautiful Brands adds to growing portfolio
January 4, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Kansas City-based cupcakery, Smallcakes, to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise…
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