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Gluten-free is not so free for restaurants
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
In the beginning of March, I had the pleasure of attending a hospitality trade show for both hotels and restaurants in Ocean City, Maryland. It was an…
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Catering book to focus on growing channel
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
MonkeyMedia Software CEO Erle Dardick presents his perspective on how multi-unit restaurant operators can create a new revenue stream through catering sales.
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Noodles & Co. signs 8-unit development deal
March 28, 2011
Noodles & Company has announced a new development agreement with franchise group Prairie Pasta Company Inc., an affiliate of Border States Management Inc.
read nowTossed readies for coast-to-coast expansion
March 28, 2011
Tossed has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with a Los Angeles-based investor group. The signing will turn Tossed into a nationwide operation…
read nowGrubHub, OLO team up to create online ordering platform
March 28, 2011
Web and mobile service provider GrubHub has signed a business partnership with OLO Online Ordering to integrate OLO's list of restaurant menus on its site…
read nowMarket Force acquires leading Canadian customer intelligence provider
March 27, 2011
Market Force Information has acquired Winnipeg-based Tell Us About Us (TUAU), a leader in customer experience measurement and Canada’s largest customer…
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BBIs Dixie Cream Donuts inks Middle Eastern deal
March 24, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has signed an agreement with Khalid Al-Sudairy to franchise and open at least 40 Dixie Cream Donut Company stores in Saudi…
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant strengthens leadership team
March 24, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Unger as executive vice president of operations and Mike Ellis as executive vice…
read nowTechnomic: Distributor vs. branded manufacturer competition increases
March 24, 2011
Recent research conducted by foodservice consultants Technomic reveals restaurants’ preferences in manufacturer versus distributor brands. Specifically, the…
read nowFormer McAlisters Deli CEO joins Bagger Daves board
March 23, 2011
Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. (DHR), the owner/operator and franchisor of Bagger Dave’s restaurant and bar concept, and a leading franchisee of Buffalo…
read nowGE Capital, Franchise Finance gives Five Guys $100 million boost
March 23, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $100 million credit facility to Five Guys Holdings Inc., franchisor of Five Guys Burgers and Fries. The facility…
read nowPanda Express to match American Red Cross and Tzu Chi Foundation proceeds
March 22, 2011
Panda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, has announced a fundraising campaign to assist with disaster relief in Japan. Panda Restaurant…
read nowCornell Study: QSR and fast casual making best use of online ordering
March 22, 2011
A Cornell University analysis of the electronic ordering practices of the top 326 U.S.-based restaurant chains finds that fast casual and quick service…
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Daphne's California Greek unveils new brand identity
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The former Daphne's Greek Cafe has changed its logo, name and corporate culture since August 2010.
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Starbucks and Gabrielle Giffords
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant operators talk a lot about the value of creating a memorable experience for their guests, but nothing has struck me more about the guest experience…
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Business intelligence solutions shed light on fast casual operations
by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance
Potbelly, Panera Bread and zpizza are just a few of the restaurant chains utilizing new solutions offered by business intelligence providers.
read nowChipotle Mexican Grill to announce Q1 results
March 21, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2011 financial results April, 20 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. A press release…
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