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MOOYAH to enter Ark., La., territory
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 30, 2010
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced its expansion into Arkansas and northern Louisiana through deals with six new franchisees in the states.
read nowSchlotzskys beefs up sandwich line
November 30, 2010
Schlotzsky’s has started its holiday season with the launch of the For Goodness Steak winter promotion, offering three new limited-time signature sandwiches…
read nowYogurt Mountain opens in Charleston, S.C.
November 30, 2010
Yogurt Mountain LLC has announced that it has opened a new store in Charleston, S.C. Customers who visit the store can enjoy a free 10-ounce yogurt during its…
read nowFood Safety Reform Bill passes Senate vote
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 30, 2010
The National Restaurant Association has applauded Tuesday’s Senate passage of S. 510, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act.
read nowConsumers choosing healthier foods, NPD says
November 29, 2010
According to foodservice market research by The NPD Group, foods high in sugar content or fat have been ordered less frequently at restaurants over the past 1…
read nowGarbanzo adds 12th location to Colo. roster
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 29, 2010
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has added a second Colorado Springs location, set to open Dec. 3. The new restaurant will be the chain's 12th in the Denver area.
read nowTossed signs international expansion deal
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 29, 2010
Tossed has announced its first expansion outside the United States via a new franchise agreement with Jeff Potoroka, an entrepreneur from Abbotsford, British…
read nowMonkeyMedia Software expands industry partnerships
November 29, 2010
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for restaurant operators such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, has announced a…
read nowPanchero's hires new VP of franchise development
November 29, 2010
Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Gary Matusiak as the company's new vice president of franchise development. Matusiak joins the team from…
read nowRestaurant comps, traffic push RPI to highest level in three years
November 29, 2010
Fueled by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose to its highest…
read nowFast Casual restaurants gain UK market share
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 28, 2010
Fast-casual restaurants are continuing to gain market share in the United Kingdom -- growing at a faster rate than their limited-service counterparts…
read nowHealthy Fast Food opens Idaho U-Swirl
November 28, 2010
Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent company to U-Swirl International Inc., has announced the opening of its first U-Swirl frozen yogurt café in the Boise, Idaho…
read nowPanda Express rolls out major growth plan
November 28, 2010
Just last year, foodservice industry consultant Technomic called the Asian segment "under-realized." Most Asian food business comes from full-service…
read nowAtlanta Bread returns seasonal selections
November 28, 2010
Atlanta Bread has returned by popular demand two seasonal favorites: the Turkey Berry Brie sandwich and Roasted Organic Butternut Squash Soup.
read nowStudy: People choose combo meals regardless of value or size
November 28, 2010
In her new research, "Consumption Effects of Bundling: Consumer Perceptions, Firm Actions, and Public Policy Implications," appearing in the fall issue of…
read nowTom & Eddie's second location to open soon
November 23, 2010
Tom & Eddie's has announced that it will open its second Illinois location December 14, at the Shoppes at Geneva Commons, west of Chicago.
read nowElevation Burger opens in New York
November 23, 2010
Fabian Rosario and his business partner John Harris have entered into an agreement to open three Elevation Burger restaurants throughout New York City. Their…
read nowZpizza launches rustic line of pies
November 22, 2010
Zpizza is looking to start a pure pizza revolution with its new Rusticas, personal-sized free form crust pizzas, made with 100 percent certified organic wheat…
read nowDirty dishware, restrooms and odor are Top 3 customer turnoffs
November 22, 2010
A recent Cintas Corporation survey conducted by Harris Interactive revealed that dirty dishes, unpleasant odor and dirty restrooms are the top reasons…
read nowPanera Bread opens second Panera Cares cafe
November 22, 2010
The Panera Bread Foundation has opened its second non-profit community cafe – called Panera Cares – in Dearborn, Mich. The company also announced plans to open…
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