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Schlotzsky's outlines 2013 growth plan
December 7, 2012
Schlotzsky's this week unveiled its growth plan for 2013, in which the chain hopes to open 50 locations nationwide.
read nowStarbucks agrees to pay British taxes
December 7, 2012
Following a backlash from the news of its British tax avoidance, Starbucks has since reversed course and has agreed to pay £10 million annually in taxes in…
read nowBoston Market breaks Thanksgiving sales records
December 6, 2012
Boston Market announced that it broke company sales records for the Thanksgiving holiday. Total sales per restaurant from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23 were up 1…
read nowTechnomic outlines restaurant visit drivers
December 5, 2012
Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.
read nowGranbury Restaurant Solutions acquires R-Stream LLC
December 5, 2012
Granbury Restaurant Solutions has completed the asset acquisition of R-Stream LLC, providers of enterprise management and point-of-sale solutions to the…
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum seeking nominations for SOAR
December 5, 2012
The Women’s Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for the seventh Jackie B. Trujillo Outstanding SOAR Award, sponsored by YUM! Brands. The award…
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Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.
read nowFranchise Association adds real estate matchmaking portal
December 4, 2012
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have launched a new online matchmaking portal designed…
read nowPanera Bread franchisee settles discrimination suit
December 4, 2012
About 200 to 300 black Panera Bread employees will receive a payout from Covelli Enterprises, a major Panera Bread franchisee, as part of the settlement of a…
read nowStarbucks UK cutting employee benefits
December 4, 2012
Starbucks in the United Kingdom is cutting paid lunch breaks, sick leave and maternity benefits for thousands of workers, according to equities.com. This news…
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NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.
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MOOYAH's president shares what has led to the chain's double digit growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
MOOYAH has doubled its number of restaurants in 2012.
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
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The great health care debate: Ethically, should restaurant operators offer coverage to employees?
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Restaurateurs struggling with how and when to offer employees health care insurance will no longer have a choice in 2014, when Obamacare goes into effect.
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
read nowUncle Maddio's launches catering service
November 29, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has launched a catering operation with a broad menu to accommodate various gatherings.
read nowBoloco hires new VP of operations
November 29, 2012
Boloco has hired Paul Booras as its new vice president of Operations. Part of his role includes providing guidance on how Boloco can further its long-time…
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Lawyers see another way to get a restaurant reservation
by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant
The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) has been the law of the land in New York since April of 2011. While most restaurateurs, who are New York State employers…
read nowDunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…
read nowNRA's CFO receives award
November 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association's Marvin Irby has been named the recipient of the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Award. The award will be presented at a…
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