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The un-red meat: Restaurants embracing new proteins
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants are trying to meet Americans' desires to eat healthier by giving them a variety of protein options.
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Lower profits attributed to Wendy's 'reduced gains' in sale of restaurants
May 6, 2015
The Wendy's Company reported unaudited results for Q1 ended March 29, 2015.
read nowService union joining franchisees, activists in minimum wage fight
May 5, 2015
The Service Employees International Union is joining franchisees and activists together in the fight to raise minimum wage.
read nowNRA releases Mother's Day dining stats
May 5, 2015
Mother's Day, the most popular holiday of the year for dining out, will bring nearly half of Americans to dine out, or order restaurant takeout or delivery, on…
read nowLRS rolls out next-generation restaurant solutions
May 5, 2015
Long Range Systems has announced four updates to the company’s solution portfolio: the next generation Guest Pager, table location technology, waitlist…
read nowStarbucks concept store is an 'Espresso Shot'
May 5, 2015
Starbucks is opening its first-ever express format store at 14 Wall Street, across from the New York Stock Exchange.
read nowTillster teams up with PayPal for mobile payments
May 4, 2015
Tillster Inc., provider of digital ordering and engagement products and services for the restaurant industry, has announced an agreement with PayPal.
read nowDunkin' Brands' Government Affairs VP joins NRA as VP of Government Affairs & Policy
May 4, 2015
Simpson will be a member of the association's executive leadership, reporting to President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.
read nowEatStreet wins Entrepreneur of the Year award
May 4, 2015
EY has announced that EatStreet cofounders Matt Howard, Eric Martell, and Alex Wyler are finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award in the…
read nowRevention, Syrus integration provides POS solution
May 4, 2015
Revention, provider of restaurant management solutions, announced its integration with Syrus Restaurant Information Services.
read nowWebsite connects restaurant industry to online marketplace
May 4, 2015
Pace Public Relations announced its newest client, The Restaurant Zone, a tech-startup designed to help restaurant owners, operators and workers.
read nowSloan's to open 5 locations in UAE
May 1, 2015
The first location will open in Dubai in early fall 2015 at the BurJuman Center, a mall in the heart of Dubai.
read nowNEC to host Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations
May 1, 2015
NEC Display Solutions of America, provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, will host a Google+ Hangout on FDA menu labeling regulations.
read nowTaco John's 'Street Tacos' spark 11% sales increase
May 1, 2015
Mexican quick-service restaurant Taco John's debuted Street Tacos this April, sparking an 11.1 percent increase in year-over-year sales.
read nowTokyo customers camp out for 1st Taco Bell since the 1980s
May 1, 2015
Taco Bell, opening for the first time in Tokyo since the 1980s, saw customers camped out in front of the store overnight for a chance at a free T-shirt and…
read nowDole launches fruit purees for restaurant menus
May 1, 2015
Dole launched its Chef-Ready Fruit Purées for kitchen and bar menus.
read nowChronic Tacos partnering with L.A. Angels
April 30, 2015
Chronic Tacos is partnering with the Los Angeles Angels for the fourth straight year, bringing new promotions.
read nowWorld Tea Expo to teach how to profit from tea on the menu
April 30, 2015
The expo will host tea tastings and sessions on how to profit from tea on the menu and at the bar.
read nowNRA reports positive performance for restaurant industry
April 30, 2015
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index remained positive in March as a result of higher same-store sales and optimistic outlook for…
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Why Group Purchasing Organizations are good for manufacturers and members
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
By working through a GPO, the manufacture of food or supplies can "speak" directly to decision-makers in the purchasing arena, thus saving time, money and the…
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