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Chipotle invests in immigration probe legal team
June 19, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired a team of attorneys to help the company navigate a federal investigation into its hiring practices.
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I met with a potential client this past week. It was a referral from a current client that knows I can help this business with their many in-house “issues.…
read nowNational, state restaurant associations file suit over tip credit regs
June 16, 2011
The National Restaurant Association, Council of State Restaurant Associations and the National Federation of Independent Business have filed suit against the…
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Is Jane Q Diner responsible or is the counter person?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Recently I had the pleasure and challenge of doing what I would call a “mystery dine” on a concept near the town where I live. This desire to go play Food PD…
read nowDMA, P.F. Changs sign multi-year deal
June 15, 2011
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro has renewed its partnership with Distribution Market Advantage Inc. (DMA) by entering into a multi-year agreement allowing DMA to…
read nowNRA Educational Foundation names executive director
June 15, 2011
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has named Lynette McKee as executive director, effective July 5.
read nowQuiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion
June 15, 2011
As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…
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Americas Next Great Restaurant closes two of three units
June 15, 2011
Soul Daddy, which was named the winner of the America's Next Great Restaurant reality show in May, has closed its Los Angeles and New York City locations after…
read nowChains ramp up presentation schedules
June 15, 2011
As summer kicks into full gear, many large restaurant chains have committed to conference and event presentations. A schedule is listed as follows.
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California law requires safety training for foodservice employees
Deadline for the state's 900,000 employees to be in compliance is July 1.
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Moes Southwest Grill awarded LEED Silver certification
June 13, 2011
The Williston, Vt. location of Moe's Southwest Grill received LEED silver certification, making it the first restaurant in the chain and state to earn the…
read nowBig Game Brands adds new fro-yo concept to portfolio
June 13, 2011
Atlanta-based Big Game Brands, formally Raving Brands, has added Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats to its portfolio.
read nowNRA Show exhibitors donate 37K meals to Chicagos hungry
June 13, 2011
The National Restaurant Association announced today that exhibiting companies at the 2011 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show – held May 21-24 at Chicago's…
read nowCoal Burger concept heads to Texas
June 12, 2011
Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.
read nowChipotle to announce Q2 results
June 12, 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time July 19 to discuss second quarter 2011 financial results.
read nowRoark purchase of Corner Bakery Cafe confirmed, Arby's also purchased
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 12, 2011
Roark Capital Group, parent company of Moe’s Southwest Grill, FOCUS Brands, Wingstop and McAlister’s Deli, has announced that its affiliates have acquired Il…
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Green coffee: What's driving the increase?
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The recent increase in green coffee has its roots in many factors. Here’s a look at a few reasons why.
read nowSenate votes to reject swipe-fee reform delay
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 8, 2011
The Senate voted Wednesday to reject a delay for the much needed debit-card swipe-fee reforms being released by the Federal Reserve. The reforms are scheduled…
read nowLuby's to host Q3 conference call
June 7, 2011
Luby's Inc. will release its fiscal third quarter results today after the market closes, and has scheduled a June 9 conference call to discuss the release. The…
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