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Cosi Inc. prepares to report Q2 earnings
August 6, 2012
Cosi Inc. will host its second quarter results conference call Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Second quarter results are scheduled to be released after the…
read nowDickey's reports record catering revenue
August 5, 2012
After just one year, the national catering hotline for Dickey's Barbecue hit the $2.6 million sales mark with a 58 percent year-over-year sales increase. The…
read nowRed Mango launches Lemonade fro-yo and chillers
August 5, 2012
Red Mango has introduced a new line of Lemonade frozen yogurt and Frozen Lemonade Chillers, now available nationwide.
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The new direction of digital technology
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
With smartphone adoption outpacing the PC revolution and Internet boom, restaurant operators have increased opportunity to reach every guest.
read nowNational Restaurant Association expands food safety education in China
August 3, 2012
National Restaurant Association representatives traveled to China last month to expand the organization's commitment to food safety education there. While the…
read nowKitchens With Confidence partners with Allergy Eats
August 2, 2012
Kitchens with Confidence, an international food training organization based in Northern Colorado, has teamed up with Boston-based AllergyEats, which…
read nowAbuelo's Taqueria to open in Lubbock, Texas
August 1, 2012
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurants is opening its newest concept – Abuelo’s Taqueria – in late October in Lubbock, Texas.
read nowMark Cuban becomes eThor investor
July 31, 2012
Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has invested an undisclosed amount in Calgary, Canada-based eThor, the company has announced.
read nowFast casual concept PizzaRev eyes California expansion
July 31, 2012
PizzaRev, a new Los Angeles-based fast casual artisanal pizza concept from music industry veterans Irv Zuckerman and Rodney Eckerman, is set to expand across…
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Higher menu prices boost earnings, but can it last?
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Operators prepare for higher food costs as droughts continue in the Midwest and overseas competition threatens the U.S. food supply.
read nowJune Restaurant Performance Index shows improved conditions
July 30, 2012
Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 10…
read nowNPD: Consumer interest in smaller portions, customization lead to combo meal declines
July 30, 2012
Combo meals are down by about 1 billion servings since 2007, according to market research firm The NPD Group. A recently released NPD foodservice market…
read nowStarbucks growth boosted by international operations
July 30, 2012
Starbucks same-store sales and revenue boost for the company's fiscal year 2012 third quarter were boosted by growth in select international markets.
read nowNRA launches sixth ServSafe Manager course
July 30, 2012
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has launched its ServSafe Manager Online Course, 6th Edition – the web-based version of its ServSafe Manager Book…
read nowChipotle to serve 10 million pounds produce in 2012
July 29, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill said it plans to serve more than 10 million pounds of locally grown produce for the second year in a row, up from 5 million pounds just…
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Restaurant chains get into the Olympic spirit
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Brands using Facebook to offer promotions, engage fans.
read nowLocal Store Marketing University to participate in Calif. foodservice expo
July 26, 2012
Duke Marketing LLC has announced that LSM-U, Local Store Marketing University, an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer's ability to…
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Panera Bread sales success boosted by investment initiatives
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The company sees gains at it continues to improve marketing, catering, operational and food quality.
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How does a restaurant pop the question?
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
Engaged employees can increase revenue per interaction, improve repeat business and ensure customer advocacy.
read nowONOSYS recognizes chains for online ordering sales growth
July 25, 2012
ONOSYS, a LivingSocial company, has announced the winners of its 2012 Spark Awards. In its second year, the Spark Awards honor ONOSYS' clients for outstanding…
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