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Shareholder 'utterly dismayed' at Caribou's selling price
December 20, 2012
Not everyone involved with Caribou Coffee is happy with the chain's recent decision to sell to Joh. A. Benckiser for $340 million. The companies announced the…
read now'Starbucks Evenings' takes flight at Washington airport
December 19, 2012
Starbucks has officially launched its newest concept, Starbucks Evenings, in partnership with HMSHost, a global restaurateur that helped Starbucks launch its…
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie CEO steps down
December 18, 2012
Jim Amos announced that he is stepping down as CEO of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie at the end of 2012, to move forward with other endeavors, including…
read nowCaribou sold for $340M
December 18, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. is merging with the Joh. A. Benckiser Group. The transaction is about $340 million; an affiliate of JAB, which is also a major…
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Why fast casuals are catering to catering
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Consumers like the speed and price point of fast casual catering options.
read nowBoston Market hoping to provide 'stress-free' holidays
December 13, 2012
The "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" for many people can also be the most stressful time of the year, a fact not lost on Boston Market. The chain has launched…
read nowPerformance Food Group to acquire Fox River Foods
December 12, 2012
Performance Food Group Inc. (PFG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fox River Foods Inc., an independently owned broadline…
read nowPoints-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators
December 12, 2012
A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.
read nowStarbucks Superfans spending hundreds on steel gift cards
December 11, 2012
Fans of Starbucks shelled out $450 each for 5,000 stainless steel gift cards that only had $400 loaded on each one. The coffee chain offered the cards Friday…
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Tossed president chats about chain's growth, 2013 trends and working with family
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The make-your-own salad concept has flourished in the past few years and now has 68 new units under development.
read nowRestaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
December 10, 2012
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…
read nowFranchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended
December 10, 2012
According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…
read nowEinstein Noah announces $4 special dividend
December 7, 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, announced that its board of…
read nowSchlotzsky's outlines 2013 growth plan
December 7, 2012
Schlotzsky's this week unveiled its growth plan for 2013, in which the chain hopes to open 50 locations nationwide.
read nowStarbucks agrees to pay British taxes
December 7, 2012
Following a backlash from the news of its British tax avoidance, Starbucks has since reversed course and has agreed to pay £10 million annually in taxes in…
read nowBoston Market breaks Thanksgiving sales records
December 6, 2012
Boston Market announced that it broke company sales records for the Thanksgiving holiday. Total sales per restaurant from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23 were up 1…
read nowTechnomic outlines restaurant visit drivers
December 5, 2012
Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.
read nowGranbury Restaurant Solutions acquires R-Stream LLC
December 5, 2012
Granbury Restaurant Solutions has completed the asset acquisition of R-Stream LLC, providers of enterprise management and point-of-sale solutions to the…
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum seeking nominations for SOAR
December 5, 2012
The Women’s Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for the seventh Jackie B. Trujillo Outstanding SOAR Award, sponsored by YUM! Brands. The award…
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Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.
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