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Memphis foodservice operators recognized for contributions to health
July 6, 2015
Establishments recognized as REAL are those that meet criteria such as the use of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy preparation methods, moderate…
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4 ways to win with in-store marketing
by Kent Barkouras — EVP Restaurant Solutions, Primary Color Systems
No matter what other problems your restaurant faces, if you can consistently get enough people in the door those problems ultimately will not matter. High…
read nowVilla Italian Kitchens partners with Monin to offer customizable drinks
July 2, 2015
Villa Italian Kitchen is allowing guests to customize their drinks by letting them add a "Flavor Shot" of Monin Gourmet Flavoring to any fountain beverage…
read nowSouth Philly Steaks debuts sandwich with patriotic twist
July 2, 2015
Villa Enterprises, a global multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisor, has added the All American Philly Cheesesteak to the menu at its South Philly…
read nowSea Salt Caramel, Graham Canyon now available at Bruster's
July 2, 2015
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has two new LTOs just time for summer—Sea Salt Caramel and Graham Canyon.
read nowWebinar to focus on customer traffic, conversion insight
July 2, 2015
Traffic and conversion data can be priceless if a retailer understands how to use it to drive sales, engage with shoppers and boost marketing. An expert will…
read nowCatering workshop intends to help restaurants grow sales
July 2, 2015
The Catering Institute is offering its second Catering Sales Management Workshop.
read nowFree hoagies: Philly’s Best hosts social media contest
July 2, 2015
The chain is giving guests a chance to win free hoagies for a year by sharing their experiences on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
read nowReport: Sandwiches still rule menus, homes
July 2, 2015
Roughly 79 percent of all adults have eaten a sandwich in the past seven days, according to data published in the all-new Packaged Facts report, "Sandwiches…
read nowTop Round making rounds in Louisville
July 2, 2015
Top Round Roast Beef has inked its second franchise agreement, which will bring four stores to the Louisville, Kentucky, area.
read nowWayback Burgers debuts high-protein milkshakes with crickets?
July 1, 2015
Wayback Burgers is adding two new high protein milkshakes to its menu, the Oreo Mud Pie Cricket Protein Milkshake and the Jerky Milkshake.
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Tech in a box: How Dickey's uses big data to target marketing strategies
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
During "Tablets: When, Where, Why and How" at the ICX Summit in Chicago, Dickey's discussed its custom-developed business intelligence service called Smoke…
read nowWienerschnitzel going international
July 1, 2015
Wienerschnitzel has signed a master franchise agreement with International Food Concepts to begin developing Wienerschnitzel locations in Panama.
read nowRave's Randy Gier named Southwest's Entrepreneur of the Year
July 1, 2015
EY has named Randy Gier its Entrepreneur Of The Year for the Southwest region.
read nowKansas Yum! franchisee adds to portfolio
July 1, 2015
KBP Foods, one of Yum! Brand’s largest franchisees, has acquired 24 restaurants in Kansas, Missouri and Florida from D-Carr Investments and related entities
read nowCustomer satisfaction drops for QSR, pizza chains, climbs for fast casuals, full service
July 1, 2015
Customers are less satisfied with fast food as their discretionary income improves and preferences shift in favor of quality over price, according to new data…
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3 ways to prep for the ban on trans fat
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Foodservice operators can prepare for the June 6 ban by taking a few necessary steps.
read nowVote now: Who are fast casual’s most influential people?
July 1, 2015
The editors of Fast Casual are accepting nominations for The 2015 Fast Casual Top 25 Movers & Shakers through Aug. 3.
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Picture perfect GMO fruit can reduce food waste
by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting
Applying this new genetic engineering will allow farmers to use more of what they harvest – which should reduce overhead food costs to the average consumer and…
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Peapod.com debuts farm box produce service
July 1, 2015
Peapod.com is delivering local farm produce via a new service called Peapod Local Farm Box this summer in nearly a dozen states.
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