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Noah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend
August 14, 2006
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.
read nowVeriFone acquires Trintech's payment systems business
August 14, 2006
SAN JOSE, Calif. — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced in a press release that it has agreed to acquire the payment systems business of Trintech Group PLC in an…
read nowNevada minimum wage proposal pits unions against restaurant group
August 14, 2006
Associated Press: A proposal on the November ballot to increase Nevada's minimum wage by $1 an hour has pitted union groups against the Nevada Restaurant…
read nowCasual-dining restaurants at lowest point
August 14, 2006
AdAge: Sharp declines in same-store sales among some of the biggest players in the $331 billion restaurant industry have analysts and marketers worrying…
read nowChipotle displaces Baja Fresh in Pittsburgh market
August 10, 2006
Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh's ongoing burrito binge is officially about to get an extra helping. Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill has made…
read nowOpinion: Free Wi-Fi draws office crowds
August 8, 2006
Technology Evangelist: Since discovering Panera's free Wi-Fi service, our company has eaten at Panera at least once a week; both at restaurants near our…
read nowMintel Report pegs fast casual as hot dining segment
August 7, 2006
CHICAGO — A recent Mintel report estimates that total sales at leading fast-casual chains in the United States doubled in the last five years. "An increased…
read nowCanadian fast casual moving into the U.S.
August 2, 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Canadian-born Mr. Greek chain is ramping up its franchise sales and crossing the border. "Greek cuisine is right behind Italian…
read nowSubway franchisee launches cell phone marketing program
August 1, 2006
BUFFALO, N.Y. — MobileLime, a mobile phone marketing company, said 12 Subway units will market to preferred customers in real-time by offering alerts and…
read nowChipotle and Boston Market take bird-flu precautions
July 30, 2006
Denver Post: While the much-talked-about H5N1 avian flu virus has yet to make an appearance on American soil, Colorado restaurants that rely on poultry sales…
read nowTony Roma's opens fast-casual unit
July 27, 2006
DALLAS — Tony Roma's has opened a fast-casual concept called "Fast & Casual." The first store opened in Wellington, Fla., on June 29. The new…
read nowSkippers Chowder implements trans-fat-free frying oil
July 26, 2006
EDMONDS, Wash. — Skippers Chowder and Seafood House, a 60-store QSR chain in the Northwest, has switched to trans-fat-free cooking oil. According to a news…
read nowWingstops to advertise on cars
July 19, 2006
DALLAS — SkinzWraps Inc., a full-service vehicle wrapping company, announced that Wingstop has selected SkinzWraps to be its national vehicle wrap vendor. …
read nowFast Casual magazine evaluates burgers and restaurant design
July 17, 2006
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The forthcoming August-September issue of Fast Casual magazine will focus on the rise of the hamburger – commonly thought of as a…
read nowParadise Bakery & Café boosts menu with gourmet coffee line
July 11, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Paradise Bakery and Café has partnered with Royal Cup Coffee to launch a new line of gourmet coffee in its 43 U.S. restaurants. …
read nowFast Casual magazine receives award
July 4, 2006
Fast Casual magazine received an APEX Award for Publication Excellence July 5. The magazine, published by NetWorld Alliance, was one of only 22 magazines…
read nowWingstop creates "Stick to Pizza" TV spots
June 28, 2006
DALLAS — Wingstop launched new 30-second TV spots in select markets across in May that take direct aim at pizza companies serving wings. All four new…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill launches first national campaign
June 26, 2006
ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill is launching its first national branding campaign with Burritos for "Life" Burrito Eating Contest and Sweepstakes. The…
read nowPat & Oscar's remove trans-fats from menu
June 25, 2006
SignOnSanDiego.com: Responding to customers' health concerns, Pat & Oscar's restaurant chain said it has removed trans-fatty oils from its popular…
read nowJapan to restart U.S. beef imports
June 21, 2006
HONG KONG — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said an agreement has been reached with Japan to restart U.S. beef exports, pending planned inspections of…
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