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Freshii inks deal for NY, Conn.
August 7, 2012
Freshii has announced the signing of a number of recent multi-unit deals, both national and international. The most recent agreement with EJB Ventures LLC, a…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings expands to Middle East, Puerto Rico
August 7, 2012
With more than 835 restaurants in the United States and Canada, Buffalo Wild Wings continues to expand its brand internationally with agreements to open…
read nowQdoba selects 90octane for search engine marketing
August 7, 2012
Qdoba Mexican Grill has selected Denver marketing agency 90octane to strategize and implement a foundational search engine optimization (SEO) program as well…
read nowFazoli's same-store sales growth increases third straight year
August 6, 2012
Sales at Fazoli's are taking a cue from this summer’s record-breaking weather. Franchised restaurants reported positive July sales over last year, making it…
read nowCosi Inc. prepares to report Q2 earnings
August 6, 2012
Cosi Inc. will host its second quarter results conference call Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Second quarter results are scheduled to be released after the…
read nowDickey's reports record catering revenue
August 5, 2012
After just one year, the national catering hotline for Dickey's Barbecue hit the $2.6 million sales mark with a 58 percent year-over-year sales increase. The…
read nowRed Mango launches Lemonade fro-yo and chillers
August 5, 2012
Red Mango has introduced a new line of Lemonade frozen yogurt and Frozen Lemonade Chillers, now available nationwide.
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The new direction of digital technology
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
With smartphone adoption outpacing the PC revolution and Internet boom, restaurant operators have increased opportunity to reach every guest.
read nowAbuelo's Taqueria to open in Lubbock, Texas
August 1, 2012
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurants is opening its newest concept – Abuelo’s Taqueria – in late October in Lubbock, Texas.
read nowPancheros on expansion push
August 1, 2012
Pancheros Mexican Grill has announced five development agreements that will add 39 locations to its roster, including the first on the West Coast. The new…
read nowVeggie Grill to open new Seattle locations
July 31, 2012
Veggie Grill has announced that it will soon open two locations in the Seattle area. The new restaurants will be in South Lake Union and University Village.
read nowMark Cuban becomes eThor investor
July 31, 2012
Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has invested an undisclosed amount in Calgary, Canada-based eThor, the company has announced.
read nowDickey's continues Wisconsin expansion plan
July 31, 2012
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing with its Wisconsin growth plan through its partnership with franchisee Bill Zimmerman. There are currently three open…
read nowAsian Box set to expand in California
July 31, 2012
San-Francisco-based Asian Box has announced its plans for two additional locations in the Bay Area, debuting in Mountain View this fall and Burlingame in early…
read nowMenchie's partners with MDA for August fundraiser
July 31, 2012
The Muscular Dystrophy Association and Menchie’s global headquarters are teaming up throughout the entire month of August to help children and adults affected…
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Higher menu prices boost earnings, but can it last?
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Operators prepare for higher food costs as droughts continue in the Midwest and overseas competition threatens the U.S. food supply.
read nowJune Restaurant Performance Index shows improved conditions
July 30, 2012
Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 10…
read nowNPD: Consumer interest in smaller portions, customization lead to combo meal declines
July 30, 2012
Combo meals are down by about 1 billion servings since 2007, according to market research firm The NPD Group. A recently released NPD foodservice market…
read nowStarbucks growth boosted by international operations
July 30, 2012
Starbucks same-store sales and revenue boost for the company's fiscal year 2012 third quarter were boosted by growth in select international markets.
read nowChipotle to serve 10 million pounds produce in 2012
July 29, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill said it plans to serve more than 10 million pounds of locally grown produce for the second year in a row, up from 5 million pounds just…
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