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Chipotle Mexican Grill responds to FDA's plan to reduce antibiotic use in farm animals
April 15, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill said it applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s attention to the overuse of antibiotics in livestock farming, but urges the agency…
read nowEVOS celebrating Earth Day all month
April 13, 2012
EVOS has announced its first month-long celebration of Earth Day (officially April 22). The chain is hosting activities, educational sessions and promotions…
read nowMobile purchasing app launched for restaurants, food trucks
April 13, 2012
Paperlinks, a QR marketing and mobile commerce provider, has launched PayDragon, a mobile ordering app for restaurants and food trucks.
read nowCosi announces planned rights offering
April 12, 2012
Cosi, Inc. has announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rights offering to its existing…
read nowWingstop spreads in Philadelphia
April 11, 2012
Wingstop has announced that the company has signed a development agreement that will result in eight new restaurants in the Philadelphia area.
read nowStarbucks to announce Q2 Fiscal Year 2012 results
April 11, 2012
Starbucks Corporation plans to release its second quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results after the market close April 26, 2012, with a conference call…
read nowNRA announces Operator Innovations Awards finalists
April 11, 2012
An independent panel of judges has selected the finalists for the National Restaurant Association’s inaugural Operator Innovations Awards. Three finalists in…
read nowPanera Bread appoints interim CFO
April 10, 2012
Panera Bread Company has announced that its board of directors has appointed Thomas Patrick Kelly as interim chief financial officer, effective April 9, 2012.
read nowFazoli's launches new service and hospitality program
April 10, 2012
Riding a nearly two-year sales growth streak, Fazoli's has launched a new service and hospitality program that is the focal point of a new TV commercial…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe to enter Kansas City
April 10, 2012
Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement that will bring the restaurant brand to Kansas City, Mo. Cafe Foods, Inc. will open five Corner Bakery Cafe…
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Bistro offerings complement hospital's mission of health and wellness
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The Colorado Center's mission is to promote health and prevent disease by reducing obesity and the rates of weight-related chronic diseases, and this new…
read nowPhil Friedman becomes chairman of Brandstand Group board
April 9, 2012
Brandstand Group has announced that Philip Friedman, former CEO and president of McAlister’s Deli and current CEO of Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, has been named…
read nowNewk's Express Cafe opens 50th location
April 9, 2012
Newk’s Express Café will open its 50th restaurant April 16 in Jacksonville, Fla. The restaurant is the company’s first in Jacksonville and third in Florida.
read nowBaja Fresh appoints new CEO
April 8, 2012
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, operated by fast casual franchisor Fresh Enterprises LLC, which also operates La Salsa Mexican Grill and Canyons Burger, has…
read nowFazoli's opens first travel unit
April 8, 2012
Fazoli's has opened its first unit in a travel plaza, marking an additional direction for the Italian restaurant chain.
read nowVeggie Grill extends menu lineup
April 5, 2012
Veggie Grill has added eight new items to its menu, including a variety of homestyle plates and additional sandwich, salad and dessert options.
read nowNew Einstein Bros. location first to serve dinner
April 5, 2012
Local husband and wife team, Jon and Yvonne Kidder, have opened the newest Einstein Bros. Bagels location in Farragut, Tenn. It is the chain's first location…
read nowRewardMe webinar to focus on driving consumer behavior
April 5, 2012
RewardMe and FastCasual.com are hosting the webinar, "How to use BIG DATA to influence customer behavior," on April 19 at 2 p.m.
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Credits + Compliance = Cash (for restaurant owners)
by Rick Casmass — VP Marketing, Valiant
I’ve been in the restaurant industry, in one form or another, for well over 20 years. In that time, I’ve seen some very smart owners make some of the very same…
read nowWingstop partners with Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels
April 4, 2012
Wingstop has been named the Official Wings Of The Los Angeles Dodgers and a Proud Sponsor Of The Los Angeles Angels. The sponsorship includes more than 6…
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