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NRA, IFA join Coalition for Fair Effective Tax Rates
July 24, 2013
The National Restaurant Association and International Franchise Association announced Tuesday that they have joined a new group called the Coalition for Fair…
read nowSneak peek at KFC eleven's menu
July 24, 2013
Louisville Eater has obtained a copy of KFC's new concept's menu. The concept, called KFC eleven, is set to open next week in the Highlands neighborhood of the…
read nowPanera's Q2 earnings fall short
July 24, 2013
Although Panera Bread's Q2 net income for the second quarter this year ($51 million at $1.74 per share) was about $7 million higher than this time last year…
read nowNRA member testifies before Congress over Health Care Law challenges
July 23, 2013
Testifying on behalf of the National Restaurant Association today, Jamie Richardson of White Castle System Inc. called on Congress to address challenges facing…
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Cat Cora: When starting a restaurant, 'test the waters and protect your idea'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
To ensure your passion won't diminish for your business, it's important to stay innovative and keep things fresh.
read nowChipotle remains solid despite rising food costs
July 19, 2013
Chipotle didn't let down analysts this quarter when it posted solid second quarter earnings Thursday. The chain, which opened 44 new units this quarter…
read nowFoodler jumps into corporate food delivery space
July 18, 2013
Foodler, an online food ordering service, has announced its new corporate food delivery program, Foodler @Work. The service, which is targeted to the corporate…
read nowRevention releases new version of remote management solution
July 18, 2013
Revention has released a new version of its R-Enterprise Remote Management Solution to help restaurant owners mine real-time information to more efficiently…
read nowMassachusetts Restaurant Association names new CEO
July 16, 2013
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) has named restaurant veteran Bob Luz as president and CEO. After 24 years, Peter Christie is retiring.
read nowSynergy plays key role in DC's 1st fast casual Thai concept
July 16, 2013
Tom Yum District, Washington' D.C.'s first fast casual Thai restaurant, opened recently with great success, said Danny Bendas, partner and co-founder of…
read nowBoneheads appoints new director of franchise support
July 16, 2013
Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, an Atlanta-based fast casual concept, has named Bryan St. George as its new director of franchise support. In the…
read nowChipotle veteran joins Luna Grill
July 16, 2013
Luna Grill, a San Diego-based Mediterranean restaurant, has hired Daniel Lowe as its director of operations.
read nowLive Basil Pizza, Smashburger set to open at L.A. Live
July 15, 2013
Consumer Concept Group (CCG) and AEG announced today that the Denver-based restaurateurs would be bringing three of their brands to the L.A. LIVE sports and…
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant Group appoints COO, searching for CFO
July 15, 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced that Brian…
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Burger 21 president on why it's 'not always better' to be 1st
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Despite the well-established competition in the 'better burger' space, Mark Johnston is confident he has a winning brand.
read nowNRA Educational Foundation given $950K donation boost
July 12, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has received $950,000 in donations from The Coca-Cola Company, Brinker International Inc.
read nowMobile-optimized inventory, ordering available via Syrus
July 12, 2013
Syrus Restaurant Information Services, a provider of restaurant technologies, has launched a new mobile- and tablet-optimized website for restaurant inventory…
read nowBoudin Bakery receives $18M to refinance
July 12, 2013
Boudin Bakery of San Francisco recently received an $18-million term loan to refinance its existing credit facilities, according to a company press release.
read nowFive Guys franchisees add Pie Five Pizza to portfolio
July 11, 2013
Jeff and Deborah Percey, who were among the first franchisees of Five Guys Burgers and Fries, have been awarded up to eight Pie Five Pizza Co. franchise units…
read nowJim Mizes takes the reins at Blaze
July 9, 2013
Jim Mizes is now the president and COO of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza and is responsible for leading the ongoing national expansion of the chain.
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