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Jan. 28, 2013
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Veggie Grill receives $20M in funding
Private-equity firm Brentwood Associates, other investors, to help the fast-casual chain double current unit count...
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Jan. 23, 2013
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Zpizza founder talks fast-casual pizza trends
Sid Fanarof says the brand is in the business of “feel-good pizza”...
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Jan. 23, 2013
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Back Yard Burgers names David McDougall CEO
New leadership introduced following recent bankruptcy...
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Jan. 22, 2013
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Project Pie expands, launches franchise program
The fast-casual pizza concept plans to open seven restaurants in 2013...
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Jan. 17, 2013
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Noodles & Company shifts marketing message
Fast-casual chain hires new agency to market brand amid rumors of possible IPO...
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Jan. 17, 2013
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Fast-casual chains ramp up alcohol offerings
Restaurants such as Smashburger, Noodles & Co. and Pitfire Artisan Pizza aim to differentiate and meet consumer demand with new drinks...
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Jan. 17, 2013
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Focus Brands sees potential in international growth
Focus Brands International president Mike Shattuck reveals growth plans to NRN...
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Jan. 16, 2013
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Chipotle shares drop on 4Q earnings preview
Rising food costs resulted in lower-than-expected forecast for the quarter...
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Jan. 15, 2013
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Schlotzsky’s sees growth with reimaged units
NRN speaks Schlotzsky's president Kelly Roddy about the brand's growth plans...
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Jan. 15, 2013
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Chipotle introduces catering program, Burritos by the Box
Chipotle Mexican Grill will introduce a catering menu that will make available its catering menu to group of up to 200 people...
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Jan. 14, 2013
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Restaurants add pizza to breakfast menus
Domino's, Hot Italian and Greenleaf are among the chains adding pizza to their breakfast menus...
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Jan. 14, 2013
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Snappy Salads expands in Texas
NRN speaks with Snappy Salads founder Chris Dahlander about the fast-casual brand's growth plans...
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Jan. 14, 2013
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Greek food gains ground in U.S.
Nancy Kruse looks at chains embracing Greek food on their menus...
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Jan. 10, 2013
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Smashburger adjusts for Los Angeles market
Smashburger's new Los Angeles location is the first outside Denver to feature a new décor package...
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Jan. 9, 2013
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DiNella Hospitality acquires Go Roma
New chief executive Ronald DiNella says there are changes ahead for the fast-casual Italian chain...
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Jan. 9, 2013
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Pancheros CEO details expansion plans
Pancheros Mexican Grill CEO Rodney Anderson says the fast-casual brand is looking to expand...
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Jan. 7, 2013
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Pizza Inn Holdings makes two executive hires
Flynn Dekker is the company's new chief marketing officer and Chris Smith is vice president of operations for Pie Five...
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Jan. 3, 2013
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Freshii CEO discusses move into China
Matthew Corrin speaks with Nation's Restaurant News about the company's new master franchise agreement...
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Jan. 3, 2013
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Restaurant execs to watch in 2013
Nation's Restaurant News takes a look at 10 restaurant executives to watch as they lead their brands to success in 2013...
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Jan. 2, 2013
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Restaurant chains to drive growth through nontraditional locations
Checkers Drive-In, Fazoli’s and Huddle House believe nontraditional restaurant locations will allow greater consumer exposure...
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Jan. 2, 2013
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Tin Drum targets Southeast for growth
Steven Chan, founder and owner of Tin Drum Asiacafé, says the fast-casual chain is ripe for growth in the Southeast...
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Dec. 28, 2012
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Restaurant chains promote lighter fare for 2013
Restaurant chains, including Panera, Applebee’s, Chili’s and others are rolling out or promoting lighter-fare menu items to court newly health-conscious consumers...
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Dec. 20, 2012
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Famous Dave's aims to develop 'better barbecue' niche
Company says its fast-casual variant Famous Dave's BBQ Shack will help the brand reach its target consumer...
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Dec. 19, 2012
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Bill Spae leaves CiCi's Pizza to become Mooyah CEO
Bill Spae will begin his position as Mooyah Burgers, Fries, and Shakes on Jan. 7, 2013...
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Dec. 18, 2012
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UFood Restaurant Group files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
UFood Restaurant Group, parent of UFood Grill, sited the struggling economy as its reason for filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
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May 22, 2013
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Fatburger to enter India
Menus in the new market for the brand will not include beef...
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May 22, 2013
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Jack in the Box names SVP of operations
Elana Hobson will focus on driving performance in the newly created position...
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May 22, 2013
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Chain restaurants face increased scrutiny
Communities big and small are increasingly trying to ban “formula” businesses...
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May 22, 2013
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Analysts: Yum plans to double U.S. Taco Bell sales
The company will focus on the chain’s menu and unit growth to drive sales...
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May 22, 2013
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Moderate foodservice growth expected in 2014
Technomic forecasts improved growth for the industry compared to 2013...
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May 22, 2013
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Red Robin focuses on upgrades
Results of remodel program better than expected so far...
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May 22, 2013
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The latest chefs on the move
Senior food editor Bret Thorn tracks the latest chefs on the move, including Marie Zhang, Jason Gronlund and Andrew Brochu...
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May 21, 2013
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Dairy Queen to debut new ad campaign
Dairy Queen's new advertising campaign to emphasize fan loyalty and food quality....
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