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2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.
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My Maki lets patrons make their own sushi
January 30, 2011
My Maki has opened its first location in New York City between Third and Lexington avenues. My Maki is a build-your-own sushi concept with an ordering process…
read nowRestaurant operators expect economic conditions to improve
January 30, 2011
According to the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI), restaurant operators have become a bit bullish about the direction of…
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Squisito's dives into franchising
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
After more than 12 years, the concept is ready to spread throughout the East Coast.
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Create low calorie dishes with these 12 tips
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As we continue into 2011 there seems to be a stronger theme of healthy eating. Is all the attention being stirred up by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign?
read nowMintel: A quarter of Americans will spend less dining out in '11
January 27, 2011
A study conducted by foodservice research company Mintel shows that consumers may not be fully out of the proverbial woods from the Great Recession.
read nowFreshii offering customized diet plans
January 26, 2011
We all know about the dreaded "Freshman 15," but one fast casual chain is trying to inspire its customers to go the opposite route. Chicago-based Freshii has…
read nowZpizza inks California deal
January 26, 2011
Laguna Beach, Calif.-based zpizza is cultivating new stores in its home region. The company has finalized a contract with new franchisee ZP-Brea LLC to open a…
read nowPost spill: Consumers still apprehensive about seafood
January 26, 2011
Last summer's oil spill that dumped an estimated 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico still has lingering effects on consumers' eating behavior. A new…
read nowDickey's expands Mississippi footprint
January 25, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has expanded in Mississippi, opening a new location in Meridian this week. This unit is the chain's 139th thus far, with another 60 set…
read nowWingstop ready to tackle Super Bowl Sunday
January 25, 2011
Wingstop will stock up on staff and supplies for Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6, as the chain prepares for its busiest day of the year.
read nowMoe's Original Bar B Que spreads through the South
January 25, 2011
Moe's Original Bar B Que has expanded its footprint with the opening of its 17th and 18th locations in downtown Auburn, Ala., and midtown Atlanta, respectively.
read nowFamous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost
January 24, 2011
Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…
read nowCosi Inc. sees increase in fourth-quarter sales
January 23, 2011
Così Inc. has reported that system-wide comparable restaurant sales for the 2010 fourth quarter has increased 4.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter of…
read nowFour options for menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
For weeks I have wanted to write this blog; the one that lets you know options and choices for finally getting menu nutritional information on your menu/from…
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Firehouse Subs CEO: Are there too many restaurants?
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
Are there too many restaurants?
read nowJazzmans Café to support STOP Hunger Initiative
January 19, 2011
Jazzman’s Café and Bakery is engaging in the fight to end childhood hunger and is challenging its guests to do the same.
read nowConsumers to alter budgets amid rising gas, food costs
January 18, 2011
As food companies and restaurant operators make hard fought attempts to keep from raising prices, U.S. consumers are bracing to pay more for their food in…
read nowPanda Express returns Firecracker Chicken LTO
January 18, 2011
Panda Express, the nation’s leader in Asian dining experiences, kicks off the 2011 Chinese New Year holiday by bringing back a special menu item for a limited…
read nowbds Mongolian Grill returns Fun Fresh Food promo
January 17, 2011
bd’s Mongolian Grill is bringing back its popular Fun Fresh Food promotion now through March 6.
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