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Columbia-based chain plans US opening
April 3, 2012
Colombia, South America-based restaurant chain Kokoriko, specializing in rotisserie chicken, has partnered with veteran restaurateur and chef Richard Sandoval…
read nowHotSchedules forms partnership with My Recruiting Center
April 2, 2012
HotSchedules has announced that it has formed a partnership with My Recruiting Center (MRC), a provider of paperless applicant-tracking systems and employee…
read nowSmashburger opens first restaurant in Kuwait
April 2, 2012
Smashburger has announced the opening of its first international restaurant location in Kuwait. This restaurant, located at The Village, Abu Al Hasaniya, is…
read nowUS Foods acquisition expands specialty product offerings
April 2, 2012
US Foods, one of the country’s leading foodservice distributors, has announced the purchase of Sparta Imports Inc., of Columbia, S.C.
read nowRevel Systems teams up with Geek Squad on POS installs
April 2, 2012
Revel Systems, the maker of mobile point-of-sale systems that operate on Apple iPads or iPhones for restaurant and retail establishments, has announced that…
read nowZaxby's celebrity list grows as part of LTO launch
April 2, 2012
Zaxby’s fanatics can once again enjoy its wildly popular Zensation Zalad and the new Brownie Batter Milkshake as part of the chain’s latest limited-time-only…
read nowMood Media to provide Rubio's with custom music playlists
April 1, 2012
Mood Media, a provider of in-store media solutions, has announced that it has entered into a new nationwide agreement with Rubio's to help reposition its brand…
read nowCosi revenue increases while net loss narrows
April 1, 2012
Cosi Inc. has reported a net loss for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 2, 2012, of $2.27 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted common share, compared with a net…
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More restaurant chains aiming for green certification
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Since 2008, the number of Green Certified Restaurants has accelerated significantly.
read nowManhattan Bagel adds Pastrami Reuben to menu
March 29, 2012
Manhattan Bagel is rolling out a new deli classic, the Pastrami Reuben, to its menu nationwide.
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee franchisee hires Morgan Marketing & PR
March 29, 2012
Rick Gitchen, senior franchise partner at Seattle’s Best Coffee, has hired Morgan Marketing and Public Relations LLC, an Irvine, Calif.-based full-service…
read nowFREEBIRDS to host foil art contest
March 29, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito, has launched its first ever foil art photo contest. FREEBIRDS fans are encouraged to capture and submit their best foil art photo…
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Chipotle battles new criticism from growers' group
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
CIW has challenged major chains before, promoting farm workers' rights.
read nowTogo's Eateries partners with Novita Training to fuel development
March 28, 2012
Togo’s Inc. has announced that they have hired Novita Training to develop and implement franchise training programs for Togo’s managers and restaurant…
read nowNewk's Express Café partners with PeopleMatter
March 28, 2012
PeopleMatter, a provider of talent-management solutions specifically built to serve hourly workforces, has announced a partnership with Newk's Express Café to…
read nowNRA honored for Kids LiveWell
March 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has earned the 2012 ASAE Gold Circle Award for its media relations campaign launching the groundbreaking Kids LiveWell…
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Starbucks under fire for use of beetle blood in flavoring
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
In response to its use of cochineal extract, a Change.org campaign asks Starbucks to remove the ingredient from use.
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What's in your egg salad?
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
When I was about 8 years old, my mother finally left me alone in the kitchen to create something of my own devise. I couldn't use the stove, but I could use…
read nowMAD Greens adds MonkeyMedia Software's catering platform
March 26, 2012
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of complete catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced a partnership with Denver-based MAD Greens…
read nowJason Falls to keynote Foodservice Social Media Universe
March 26, 2012
Social media and marketing expert, Jason Falls is the keynote speaker at this year’s Foodservice Social Media Universe (#FSMU) conference at the Swissotel in…
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