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Qdoba franchisee same-store sales lagging
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Promotional and product activity expected to pick up in Q4.
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LYFE Kitchen to launch menu items on AmazonFresh
August 8, 2012
Beginning this month, LYFE Kitchen will launch a new product line available on AmazonFresh, Amazon.com's online grocery delivery service offered to…
read nowCafe2U mobile espresso van opens in Colorado
August 8, 2012
The gourmet coffee shop on wheels has rolled into Denver.
read nowFreshii inks deal for NY, Conn.
August 7, 2012
Freshii has announced the signing of a number of recent multi-unit deals, both national and international. The most recent agreement with EJB Ventures LLC, a…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings expands to Middle East, Puerto Rico
August 7, 2012
With more than 835 restaurants in the United States and Canada, Buffalo Wild Wings continues to expand its brand internationally with agreements to open…
read nowFazoli's same-store sales growth increases third straight year
August 6, 2012
Sales at Fazoli's are taking a cue from this summer’s record-breaking weather. Franchised restaurants reported positive July sales over last year, making it…
read nowCosi 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…
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