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May 3, 2012
Rita’s Italian Ice signs franchise deal in India
Brand plans 50 units over next several years
April 18, 2012
Restaurateurs celebrate NRA Faces of Diversity award winners
Awards recognize entrepreneurs who overcame the odds
April 16, 2012
Under the Toque: Cary Neff
Health-food pioneer brings flavorful cuisine to contract foodservice.
March 8, 2012
Taco Bell debuts Doritos Locos Tacos
Taco Bell launched its long-awaited new taco at midnight Wednesday
March 7, 2012
Meet the 2012 MenuMasters award winners
Chef Jose Garces is this year's Hall of Fame inductee
January 23, 2012
The game changers: iPads
Tablet technology puts patrons in charge of the eating-out experience.
January 9, 2012
Returning veterans need industry support
Opinion: Businesses should hire former military men and women.
November 16, 2011
Kogi BBQ truck founder to open third restaurant
Roy Choi is set to open Sunny Spot in Los Angeles
November 11, 2011
Restaurant chains get a higher education
Restaurant brands are learning to love on-campus locations
November 4, 2011
Starbucks: Growth ahead, costs a concern
Starbucks Corp. said it would accelerate growth in 2012
September 25, 2011
MUFSO kicks off with focus on the consumer
Whether the right food and value, or an immeasurable brand feeling, top restaurant executives look to deliver today's consumers' needs
September 22, 2011
Outback co-founder launches quick-service chicken concept
Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham is launching a QSR chain called PDQ
September 16, 2011
Quiznos expands unit growth in convenience stores
Quiznos is partnering with the Champlain Farms convenience store chain
September 12, 2011
Applebee's partners with ESPN for NFL season
Prizes awarded all season; grand prize free trip to ESPN studios
August 29, 2011
Sonic's Limeades for Learning awards cash to schools
Drive-in customers can vote on school projects for the chain to aid
May 11, 2011
BK franchisee to co-brand with Friendly’s
Operator to debut ice-cream-only Friendly’s Scoop concept
April 18, 2011
Supplier news
Anything4Restaurants.com, a division of SpecPage LLC, said it has teamed up with the 1SYNC data pool to receive electronic product data from members of 1SYNC’s product management system.
March 23, 2011
Starbucks plans aggressive retail push
CEO Schultz sees packaged goods division rivaling coffeehouse business
March 7, 2011
B&I brands find healthful programs can boost sales, customer engagement
Restaurant operators looking for proof that healthful foods can yield healthy profits need to get to work — literally.
February 3, 2011
NRN 2011 Media Kit - Online – Anything4Restaurants.com

January 25, 2011
The latest supplier news
For the week of Jan. 24
December 20, 2010
Restaurant licensing deals grow more complex as retail stakes increase
As Starbucks and Kraft Foods Inc.’s bitter — and likely expensive — divorce as licensing partners plays out in the court room, industry watchers see the drama as a sign that the stakes are getting ever higher for restaurant companies looking to license their brands.

December 9, 2010
Genghis Grill parent buys 33 Yum units
The Chalak Group acquires KFC, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's locations
December 6, 2010
True Food Kitchen teams with wellness author 
to sell food with healthful halo

True Food Kitchen bases its appeal on good-for-you food without an in-your-face health message.


The 2-year-old creation of Arizona’s Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling wellness author Dr. Andrew Weil opened its third unit in Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 15, and plans a fourth in Austin, Texas, early next year. The company is eyeing locations on the East Coast, as well.


VIDEO: Kent Walker, general manager for True Food Kitchen, talks about the concept's mission

November 18, 2010
CB Holding Corp. files for Ch. 11
Company shutters 29 Charlie Brown’s and 18 Bugaboo locations
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