Content about Frank Guidara

March 19, 2012
Kids' meals grow stronger
Chains refocus on healthfulness of children's menus
September 21, 2011
Franchisee to expand Uno fast-casual concept
FGR Food Corporation signs largest franchise deal in Uno's company history
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Economies of the scale
Concepts find expanding menus to include low-calorie dishes pays off
October 18, 2010
Local sourcing proves problematic for large national chains

This year, the 1,000-plus-unit Chipotle Mexican Grill chain expects to serve more than 5 million pounds of produce sourced from local farms around the nation. The fast-casual burrito specialist also is planning to increase its dependence upon local sourcing by purchasing additional produce from smaller producers.


September 28, 2010
Uno Chicago Grill hopes to boost traffic with revamped menu
New offerings include tapas, desserts and salad
June 22, 2010
Uno Chicago Grill's healthy menu makeover
A special message from Mars Foodservice on how Uno Chicago Grill is provides options for guests looking to avoid a calorie splurge.
May 16, 2010
Off to the salt mines
Even though Au Bon Pain has worked to reduce the amount of salt in the...
November 15, 2009
Study: Demand for deals may slow sales recovery
Usually, the restaurant industry is first in when the economy slumps and first out when...
November 5, 2009
Restaurants offer Veterans Day specials
Starting this weekend, restaurants across the country are honoring veterans for their service with special...
September 20, 2009
Guest feedback proves essential during hard times
Customers participating in focus group studies last year for Tropical Smoothie Café gave executives of...
August 26, 2009
Uno Chicago Grill to go bold
WEST ROXBURY Mass. Uno Chicago Grill is following the rollout of a pair of...
March 15, 2009
Industry heads back to regulatory salt mines as lawmakers turn attention to sodium levels in food
It would appear that the restaurant industry can no longer afford to take the sodium...
January 25, 2009
Make menu labeling work for you by beating mandates to the punch
Restaurateurs might be unhappy with lawmakers who force them to post nutritional information on their...
November 9, 2008
Survival of the fittest
A report on the state of the casual-dining business published late last summer by Cleveland...
September 14, 2008
Uno: Refinancing talks end, but growth plans on track
BOSTON Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. said Monday that discussions with the company’s bondholders surrounding a...
August 24, 2008
Lenders squeeze companies already reeling from guests pinching pennies
Debt is just a four-letter word for some restaurant companies....
August 11, 2008
Uno, Sbarro draw credit downgrades, warnings about debt
New York Debt continues to be a four-letter word for the restaurant industry. ...
June 29, 2008
Nutrition groups set sights on sodium as next menu battleground
Even as policy makers and consumer groups across the nation continue to press for bans...
May 18, 2008
Tsai: ‘Ming’s Bings’ the thing to bring big crowds to renovated Blue Ginger
Ming Tsai, chef-host of the public-television cooking show “Simply Ming,” is looking to broaden the...
March 23, 2008
House bill could let operators negotiate lower credit card fees
As credit card usage within the foodservice industry climbs, operators and foodservice association officials are...
November 11, 2007
Follow the right formula and your franchise can flourish in a competitive marketplace
There is a recipe for success in franchising. The secret is in knowing the four...
October 21, 2007
Uno unveils new look, plans fast-casual launch
WEST ROXBURY Mass. Casual-dining operator Uno Chicago Grill has debuted an upgraded prototype as it...
July 22, 2007
MRA’s Christie strikes conciliatory note on state trans fat ban but asks for more time
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association recently told lawmakers here that it would not oppose a statewide...
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