H1N1-fighting garlic, ginger see price spikes in China

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December 3, 2009

Long believed to provide a variety of health benefits, garlic and ginger have seen increased demand in China during this flu season, according to consulting…

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

Wingstop to open first New York-area restaurant

December 2, 2009

Wingstop has announced plans to open its first New York restaurant, signaling the first of more than 70 openings planned as part of an aggressive expansion…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

Wingstop to open first New York-area restaurant

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December 2, 2009

Wingstop has announced plans to open its first New York restaurant, signaling the first of more than 70 openings planned as part of an aggressive expansion…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

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December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

Noodles & Co. deploys Trend Micro Deep Security for PCI compliance

December 1, 2009

Trend Micro Inc. has announced that Noodles & Company has deployed Trend Micro Deep Security to address the major PCI compliance requirements, for overall…

Noodles & Co. deploys Trend Micro Deep Security for PCI compliance

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December 1, 2009

Trend Micro Inc. has announced that Noodles & Company has deployed Trend Micro Deep Security to address the major PCI compliance requirements, for overall…

Before you raise prices, read this

Loyalty programs, premium menu items and the 'new' value will drive check averages at the recession's end.

Before you raise prices, read this

Loyalty programs, premium menu items and the 'new' value will drive check averages at the recession's end.

Quiznos receives preliminary approval of class action settlement

November 23, 2009

Quiznos has announced that United States District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer preliminarily approved the settlement of class action lawsuits pending since 2006. …

Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.

Quiznos receives preliminary approval of class action settlement

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November 23, 2009

Quiznos has announced that United States District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer preliminarily approved the settlement of class action lawsuits pending since 2006. …

Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.

Manhattan Bagel signs several franchise deals

November 19, 2009

Manhattan Bagel has announced it has signed three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, N.J., Warrington, Pa., and South Jersey, and the opening of a new…

Qdoba negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its quick-serve Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth…

Manhattan Bagel signs several franchise deals

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November 19, 2009

Manhattan Bagel has announced it has signed three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, N.J., Warrington, Pa., and South Jersey, and the opening of a new…

Qdoba negative comps to continue in first half FY2010

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November 19, 2009

Jack in the Box Inc. has reported that same-store sales at its quick-serve Jack in the Box and fast casual Qdoba Mexican Grill brands were down for the fourth…

Webinar: Workforce Management and the Economic Recovery - Are You Ready?

Now that economic data shows the recession is ending, restaurateurs can look forward to brisker business. But with more customers comes the need for more…

Truitt Bros. steps in to fill pumpkin-shortage void

November 18, 2009

In the wake of a Libby's canned pumpkin shortage, Truitt Bros. has announced the availability of its pumpkin pie filling for restaurants and foodservice…