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Saladworks to open first Conn. location
November 21, 2010
Saladworks has announced the grand opening of its first location in Connecticut at the Westfield Trumbull Mall’s dining terrace. The opening marks the first of…
read nowChiquita unveils FreshRinse produce wash
November 21, 2010
Chiquita Brands has announced that following years of intensive research and investment, it has introduced FreshRinse, a new produce wash that has been found…
read now41 FREEBIRDS locations to collect holiday gifts
November 18, 2010
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has launched its collection drive for Operation Homefront, supporting military families and their Adopt A Family program. Throughout…
read nowTechnomic predicts frugality fatigue and more in 2011
November 18, 2010
Leading foodservice intel group Technomic has released its list of 11 emerging trends in 2011. As hiring and same-store sales herald the industry’s slow return…
read nowPei Wei rolls out Coca-Cola Freestyle
November 18, 2010
Coca-Cola Freestyle, the Coca-Cola Company's new interactive fountain dispenser, is now available for the first time in Phoenix.
read nowbds Mongolian Grill to celebrate Mongo Wonderland
November 18, 2010
bd's Mongolian Grill guests will go walking through a "Mongo Wonderland" this season. Through December 26, 2010, diners can feast on holiday favorites: Ham…
read nowBrueggers reintroduces comfort food classics
November 17, 2010
Starting Nov. 17, Bruegger's will reintroduce a few limited-time items: Four Cheese and Tomato Panini and Fire Roasted Tomato Soup, and its indulgent Cinnamon…
read nowFirehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation receives Angel Award
November 17, 2010
Firehouse Subs has announced that its Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is a 2010 Angel Award recipient. The award is given by the South Carolina…
read nowCamilles to reward 4sq users with holiday contest
November 17, 2010
Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe is rewarding users of the Foursquare networking application with a $100 gift certificate between now and Dec. 15. Winners will be…
read nowThe Counter opens new location
November 16, 2010
The Counter Custom Built Burgers will open its sixth Northern California location in San Mateo on Nov. 22.
read nowTropical Smoothie expands breakfast platform
November 16, 2010
Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the launch of its new breakfast menu, including hot sandwiches and flatbreads, as well as its Triple Berry Oat Smoothie.
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Exit41 launches Facebook ordering app
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
November 16, 2010
Exit41 has officially launched a new web-based solution that will let Facebook fans of restaurant brands order meals via the social networking site. The app…
read nowEnergy Kitchen continues NY expansion
November 15, 2010
Energy Kitchen added new breakfast combinations to its menu in September, now the company has added to its roster its tenth New York City location.
read nowSpicy Pickle focuses on turnaround
November 15, 2010
Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., the operator and franchisor of Spicy Pickle and BG Urban Cafe Canadian brands, has announced results for its third quarter and…
read nowChicago solidifies NRA show through 2016
November 15, 2010
The National Restaurant Association will continue to hold its annual NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer event in the…
read nowGrubHub: Like Facebook for restaurateurs?
November 14, 2010
Could online ordering be as big as Facebook for the restaurant world? Possibly, now that online ordering outlet GrubHub has secured another round of…
read nowFast casual Dennys Café now open
November 14, 2010
Denny’s Corporation has opened its first fast casual restaurant in Orange, Calif. Denny’s Café offers a smaller version of the traditional Denny’s…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe to open first N.J. location
November 11, 2010
Corner Bakery Cafe is opening its first location in the New York/New Jersey area. The restaurant is opening Nov. 15 at The Promenade Shops at Clifton.
read nowFastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
November 11, 2010
FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.
read nowEinstein Bros. expansion to remain strong in Q4
November 11, 2010
As Denver-based Einstein Bros. Bagels enters its fourth quarter of 2010, it carries with it significant momentum for its franchise and license program from the…
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