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Technomic report: Kids' menus go upscale
February 1, 2009
CHICAGO — Independent restaurant operators are leading an emerging "kid-adult" fusion trend by promoting adult-style offerings to kids in greater numbers.
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ASK THE EXPERTS: What is fast casual?
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
January 8, 2009
For many restaurant-industry operators, the fast casual segment has been difficult to define. Fast casual restaurants offer a dining experience quite…
read nowThe top fast casual stories for 2008
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
January 7, 2009
The year 2008 proved to be an interesting one for fast casual operators. Here's a rundown of our top five stories for the year. 1. The economy. While casual…
read nowNRA reports record low performance index
December 30, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry worsened in November, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowResearch and Markets launches Panera Bread benchmark analysis
December 21, 2008
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of Restaurant Research LLC's new report "RR LLC Panera Benchmark Analysis" to its offering. …
read nowTechnomic names restaurant trends for 2009
December 18, 2008
CHICAGO — Foodservice consultants and research firm Technomic has released its top trends for the restaurant industry in 2009. The consulting group said…
read nowNRA unveils 2009 top menu trends
December 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new National Restaurant Association survey of more than 1,600 professional chefs — members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) …
read nowNRA to release 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast
December 8, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association will release its 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast and unveil its public-policy agenda for the coming…
read nowNRA: RPI up slightly, sales still sluggish
November 30, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — While the Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) posted a slight gain, the outlook for the restaurant industry remained dampened in October, as…
read nowNRA reports dampened restaurant industry outlook
October 30, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry worsened in September, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…
read nowJason's Deli drops high fructose corn syrup from food
October 28, 2008
DALLAS — Jason's Deli has eliminated foods containing high fructose corn syrup from its menu, the company announced. Jason's has procured new versions of…
read nowChipotle beefs up online ordering
October 27, 2008
DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has enhanced its online ordering system, including giving customers the ability to pay for their order online. The new system…
read nowFast Casual seeks Top 100 nominations
October 2, 2008
LOUISVILLE , Ky. — Fast Casual magazine is calling for nominations for its annual Top 100: Movers and Shakers. The ideal nomination will be a brand…
read nowFast Casual launches state of the industry report
September 25, 2008
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fast Casual magazine and FastCasual.com have released the "2009 Fast Casual State of the Industry Report." The 73-page comprehensive study…
read nowNew research: Foodservice leads card-data attacks
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
September 15, 2008
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — New research from global payment security consultancy Trustwave analyzes the most common methods and targets of recent card breach incidents…
read nowMulti-concept franchising a growth vehicle
September 14, 2008
Multi-Unit Franchisee: Multiunit, multi-concept franchising is a contributing factor in the continued growth of franchising. One motivator propelling…
read nowMid-Atlantic to showcase new products, services
September 7, 2008
BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, slated to take place Sept. 17-18, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer a variety…
read nowMid-Atlantic Expo to feature free educational seminars
August 28, 2008
BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, to be held Sept. 17-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer attendees the know how they…
read nowR&I names top Consumers' Choice chains
August 19, 2008
CHICAGO — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 28th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. The award winners are selected by a…
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