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Einstein 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…
read nowHotSchedules, Newks Express Café to host customer reference webinar
March 20, 2011
On March 31 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time, HotSchedules will host a customer reference webinar with Newk’s Express Café.
read nowGrimaldi's founders plan fast casual burger concept
March 20, 2011
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced its current expansion plans that call for new locations in Dallas, West Palm Beach, Fla., and various other sites.
read nowGarden Fresh to deploy Envysion surveillance system
March 20, 2011
Envysion Inc. has announced that Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. has selected Envysion as its exclusive video surveillance provider and is deploying Envysion…
read nowSodexo to open Indian fast casual restaurant
March 20, 2011
Sodexo Inc. has announced today that it has signed a master retail license agreement with the award-winning Indian concept, Café Spice, to bring traditional…
read nowSaladworks executive team to visit outer markets
March 17, 2011
Three members of the Saladworks executive leadership team, including the concept’s founder and CEO, are visiting new franchisees in their markets as part of…
read nowNRA, Georgia-Pacific Professional to develop recycling best practices
March 17, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has announced that it will work with Georgia-Pacific Professional to identify best practices in the areas of recycling and…
read nowMonkeyMedia Software CEO to host catering education webinar series
March 17, 2011
Erle Dardick, CEO of MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced…
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Breakfast: The most innovative meal of the day
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
You’ve heard it from your mother a thousand times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that as of late, it’s also been the most…
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FastCasual.com releases Top 100 Movers & Shakers
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual.com has released its sixth annual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, a ranking of the best fast casual concepts of 2010.
read nowField of Greens launches Mobibucks payment solution
March 16, 2011
Mobibucks, a leading provider of mobile commerce solutions to the restaurant industry, has announced that Florida-based Field of Greens, a custom salad and…
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