Content about Charlotte

November 21, 2011
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Growth Chains: Colorado-themed concept touts upscale food, casual prices
October 10, 2011
Growth Chains: PDQ
Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and his partners are jumping into the quick-service chicken fray with PDQ.
September 12, 2011
All business
At an age when most executives are eager to leave a company, Phil Friedman bought 80-unit Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina.
August 10, 2011
Hot Concepts! 2011: True Food Kitchen
Health-focused concept strives to create 
nutritious dishes that don’t sacrifice flavor
June 20, 2011
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina purchased
Phil Friedman purchased Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
June 8, 2011
Bojangles’ steps up expansion
Quick-service chicken chain opens 500th unit
May 17, 2011
Bennigan’s taps Mangiamele for CEO, president
Paul M. Mangiamele named president, succeeding David Goronkin, who is leaving to head Real Mex Restaurants
April 25, 2011
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill purchased
Angelo, Gordon & Co. has acquired the 18-unit Charlotte, N.C.-based chain
March 30, 2011
Whole Grain Pasta Points the Way to Healthier Dining
If there is one thing that foodservice operators know about selling better-for-you-foods, it’s that it takes more than numbers to move the health-minded customer.
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.
March 1, 2011
Kruse Report: Potatoes prove to be powerful on menus
The sturdy tuber hasn’t simply weathered the recession, it has positively thrived
December 6, 2010
Having Words with Frank Scibelli

Frank Scibelli likes to keep it casual. A self-described “jeans and sweaters and T-shirts” guy, Scibelli has carved out a comfortable niche in Charlotte, N.C., where he runs six restaurants representing four diverse brands: Mama Ricotta’s, Big Daddy’s Burger Bar, Cantina 1511 and the new Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, which opened this fall.


While they vary in cuisine and decor, all of his concepts eschew fussiness and finery in favor of affordable global comfort foods and a festive atmosphere.


October 18, 2010
Tinkering with classic desserts keeps guests interested
When it comes to offering guests something sweet at the end of a meal, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel
September 21, 2010
Food safety experts cite spices, imported goods as top concerns
Operators convene at NRN’s annual Food Safety Symposium
September 16, 2010
'Better-burger' restaurants offer adult drinks to lure customers
Eateries use beer, wine and cocktails to stand out from the crowd
September 2, 2010
Pinkberry ramps up growth, adds takeout containers
The yogurt chain will debut another 11 locations over the next two months.
August 5, 2010
Meet the Master Sommeliers
Learn more about the masters picking each month's wines.
June 10, 2010
Food Safety Symposium

Sponsored by Ecolab, Nation's Restaurant News' Fifth Annual Food Safety Symposium is a unique program focused on best practices in food safety in all segments of foodservice. This three-day, intensive program consists of presentations from industry experts, interactive panel discussions and roundtable programs-all with the primary goal of sharing food safety practices to ensure the safety of all consumers. This event is by invitation only and limited to operator guests and event sponsor. For information, contact mmonaco@nrn.com  

June 1, 2010
Restaurants tap into enduring ‘Sex’ appeal
As Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda steam up the big screen again in “Sex and the City 2,” operators nationwide are looking to heat up their own sales with a profusion of promotions.
May 16, 2010
Combating hunger with health in mind
Even as the economy recovers, officials at Morrison Healthcare Food Services say they recognize that...
April 28, 2010
Buffalo Wild Wings eyes late night to build sales
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Buffalo Wild Wings outlined Thursday several new menu initiatives and items, including...
December 20, 2009
2009 Year in Review: Technology
A comparison study of restaurant technologies found that consumers felt table-side displays of virtual menus...
December 13, 2009
Fielding the tough questions
The challenges of leading a restaurant company through today’s business obstacles, including a struggling economy,...
November 22, 2009
This week in supplier news
Flower Foods has promoted Allen L. Shiver to president of the company. Also this week:...
November 8, 2009
Cavendish Farms creates research facility at Canadian culinary school
Cavendish Farms, a member of the Irving Group of Companies, debuted Cavendish Culinary Creation Centre...
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