Italian/Pizza News & Media

McD hungry to upscale image, expands test of fast-casual Bistro Gourmet units

March 28, 2004

McDonald's is going gourmet, and retrofitted restaurants representing the chain's foray into the fast-casual market — with a modular concept called Bistro…

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Fast-casual chains cook up consumer loyalty

September 29, 2003

A consumer research study on fast-food restaurants shows that the American public continues to be most satisfied with specialized regional chains, including…

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Technomic Information Services' public chain company restaurant report

July 22, 2003

Solid 2002 performance among 89 leading u.s. chain restaurant companies.

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Yum! Brands acquires Pasta Bravo Restaurant concept

April 3, 2003

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2003--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM - News) announced today that it has acquired the Pasta Bravo restaurant concept…

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San Francisco Citysearch and Food.com make web-based ordering for take-out services easier

March 30, 2003

Food is serious business in San Francisco, and going to dinner can be an event -- but sometimes the most appealing thing on the menu is "fast and easy." Thanks…

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QSR going head to head with Fast Casual

February 4, 2003

DENVER (Feb. 5)- If you stand in front of 550 Broadway at high noon any weekday, you'll see a major new dining phenomenon unfold. On foot and by car, in pairs…

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Florida plans bill to outlaw lawsuits blaming restaurants for obesity

January 26, 2003

January 27 2003, 7:01 PM EST ORLANDO-- Restaurants could not be held liable for consumers' health problems under proposed federal legislation meant to stop…

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