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National, 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…
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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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…
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…
read nowAu Bon Pain launches rebranding initiative
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 7, 2011
In conjunction with the acceleration of its national expansion strategy, 318-unit Au Bon Pain is launching a major café remodeling program. Under this…
read nowMore than financials: Market Force webinar to discuss use of customer-focused metrics
June 7, 2011
Speaker Jerry Calabrese, former McDonald's VP of global restaurant measurement, helped drive some of the changes that led to the chain's turnaround over the…
read nowNRA: Restaurants to boost summer employment numbers
June 6, 2011
Restaurants are expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2011 employment level, according to National Restaurant…
read nowQuiznos to enter Florida c-store locations
June 5, 2011
Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…
read nowSaladworks CEO honored as CEO Of The Year
June 2, 2011
Saladworks CEO John Scardapane has been chosen as 'Chief Executive Officer Of The Year' by SmartCEO magazine.
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