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Zagat 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…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café to offer two tickets to paradise
February 6, 2011
Tropical Smoothie Cafe? customers will have the opportunity to escape the cold during the its Summertime Somewhere promotion. Running Feb. 7 through May 1…
read nowRick Bayless opens Tortas Frontera at Chicago OHare
February 6, 2011
Building on the popularity of Xoco and Frontera Grill, chef-restaurateur Rick Bayless has partnered with HMSHost Corporation to bring Tortas Frontera by Rick…
read nowCaribou Coffee cups to feature winning phrases
February 3, 2011
Caribou Coffee is unveiling coffee cups that feature the winning phrases of a consumer-generated contest to find out what their customers "stay awake for."
read nowTroy Aikman joins Wingstop board
February 3, 2011
Roark Capital Group announced that Troy Aikman has joined the Wingstop board of directors. He has been the company’s national spokesman since 2003.
read nowQuiznos maps India expansion route
February 3, 2011
Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement that will enable the opening of its first location in India. The agreement was signed as part of the company’s…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings opens electric vehicle charging station
February 3, 2011
Sunshine Restaurant Corp, the Central Florida developer of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants/sports bars, joined Progress Energy Florida and NovaCharge Thursday…
read nowHealth & fitness guru to promote Rumbi Island Grill
February 2, 2011
Rumbi Island Grill has signed an agreement with fitness spokesperson Kathleen Tesori to promote the healthy benefits of Rumbi Island Grill's menu offerings.
read nowWingstop heads to Southern Florida
February 2, 2011
Due to the popularity of its stores in the South Florida area, Wingstop has launched an expansion campaign designed to add 20 additional locations throughout…
read nowAmericas Next Great Restaurant to focus on fast casual
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 1, 2011
NBC will debut a new show March 6 called “America’s Next Great Restaurant,” that will put Steve Ells, Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone and Lorena Garcia in the…
read nowPanera Bread adds three new menu items
February 1, 2011
Panera Bread has expanded its menu through the offerings of three new items: the Thai Chopped Chicken Salad, Low Fat Wild Berry Smoothie and Breakfast Power…
read nowMoes Original Bar B Que nears 20 locations
February 1, 2011
Moe's Original Bar B Que will open two units in mid-February, marking the chains 17th and 18th restaurant locations.
read nowEnergy Kitchen continues NY expansion
February 1, 2011
Energy Kitchen has announced the signing of an area development agreement for four new restaurants in Manhattan and Long Island.
read nowBeautiful Brands launches FreshBerry Life social strategy
January 31, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has launched a new FreshBerry Life TV website at www.freshberrylife.com. The site is part of BBI’s wider strategy to connect…
read nowTogos promotes Susan Koch to VP, Finance
January 31, 2011
Togo’s Sandwiches has named Susan Koch its vice president of finance. Koch has been with Togo’s since August 1997 in various capacities and her preceding title…
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