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Americans have lots of new-found love for fast food, but still smitten with full-service
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans are feeling the love a little more these days for fast food, according to this year's customer satisfaction survey and index for the food service…
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Still need to fill some summer employee spots? Look for candidates with camp counselor qualities
by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.
Need some pinch-hitters to flesh out the spring hires that didn't work, or didn't last? Think about candidates who've had experience as camp counselors, or…
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Muscle Maker Grill opens 2 locations in Orange County
June 21, 2016
Two new Muscle Maker Grill California locations are opening, one at 2775 North Main Street in Santa Ana, and another at 2646 DuPont Drive in Irvine, come June…
read nowConsolidated Concepts partners with GuestMetrics on food cost analysis tools
June 21, 2016
Consolidated Concepts, a supply chain player, and data analytics firm GuestMetrics are teaming up in a five-year partnership that will mesh…
read nowEl Pollo Loco signs deal with PLM Restaurants
June 21, 2016
PLM Restaurants signed a franchise deal to acquire two existing El Pollo Loco Tucson locations, and open six new locations by August 2019.
read nowUmami Burger partners with Medeiros to launch in Japan
June 21, 2016
Umami Burger is joining Japanese company, Medeiros Holdings Co., Ltd., to launch 10 licensed locations in Japan in the next five years. The first location…
read nowFreebirds mobile app aims to enhance customer experience
June 21, 2016
Freebirds, the Texas-based restaurant, is launching a mobile app and rewards program.
read nowUncle Maddio's partners with George Peach Council for 'peachy' pizza campaign
June 20, 2016
Peachy Keen pizza and Summer Grilled Peach salad are back again at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza this summer, which is co-marketing the LTOs with the Georgia Peach…
read nowPancheros Mexican Grill launches third Minnesota location
June 20, 2016
Bob Thomson, owner of two existing Panchero franchises in Minnesota, is opening his third location at 284 57th Avenue, in Fridley, Minnesota on June 21.
read nowPanda Express to open fifth NYC location
June 20, 2016
Panda Express is opening a new location in New York City, its fifth, at 835 Third Ave.
read nowWahlburgers expands into Washington D.C.
June 20, 2016
Wahlburgers, the Massachusetts-based burger franchise, is opening its first Washington, D.C. location.
read nowNew plans on the horizon for Fiesta Restaurant Group
June 17, 2016
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc is separating its current restaurants, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, into two companies. Its headquarters will be moving to…
read nowCorner Bakery Café introduces new franchise locations
June 17, 2016
Corner Bakery Cafe recently opened three new franchise locations in Montana, Washington and Oregon., according to a company press release.
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The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
In what should serve as a cautionary tale for the entire foodservice industry, Panera Bread faces a $500,000 lawsuit over a grilled cheese sandwich…
read nowGoodcents Deli Fresh Subs announces franchise remodel
June 16, 2016
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs is launching its first "Restaurant of the Future," remodeling the 2915 Trailhead Dr. location in Leavenworth, Kansas, according to a…
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Restaurant industry tentatively embraces emerging mobile technology
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Mobile Payments Today Editor Will Hernandez went to the National Restaurant Association Show for the first time to get a look at how restaurants are connecting…
read nowPenn Station East Coast Subs revamps brand design
June 16, 2016
Penn Station East Coast Subs is debuting a new restaurant layout and design that includes a new logo, wall coverings and flooring, and open kitchen…
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Commodity prices make this a great summer for LTOs and menu variety
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Favorable commodity prices gives restaurants a chance to exercise their menu creativity with new offerings and LTOs.
read nowChicken Salad Chick expands into the Lone Star state
June 15, 2016
Chicken Salad Chick, the first chicken salad franchise in the nation, is opening its first Texas location in Fort Worth at 8825 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Suite 329.
read nowNewk's Eatery reveals summer seasonal menu items
June 15, 2016
During the summer, Newk's Eatery is offering new menu items including a grilled veggie salad, a kale Caesar salad, bow tie Caesar pasta salad, a red, white and…
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