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Week in franchising, May 10, 2012

Recent developments of interest to restaurant franchisees and franchisors.

Restaurants hitch onto pope mania with papal-themed deals

Places along Pope Francis’ path are pushing the limits of propriety with everything from communion cookies to papal cocktails.

Cheese prices have been heading skyward for months.

The industry’s division over the feasibility of pending menu labeling rules was underscored Tuesday when an alternative plan was put forth with the support of a newly formed restaurant trade group.

A ‘restaurant within a restaurant’ will get more play, as will digital ordering and delivery for catering.

What's the best inventory control software for your operation? When it comes to choosing an inventory control system, there are several important features to look for.

The revamp of Cosi is accelerating, with management disclosing plans on May 16 to leave little unchanged at the one-time darling of the fast-casual sector. “After months of practice and trial,” explained CEO Carin Stutz, “we finally figured it out.

Restaurant Business asked Amanda Niel, co-owner of Easy Bistro & Bar, and others to share how they manage schedules and sentiment amid the holiday crunch.

With more than 50 years of experience in the pizza and Italian segment, Roma Foods is the nation's largest distributor to the pizza industry."We are excited...

It’s never been more competitive in the burger category. Not only are “better burger” concepts proliferating, QSRs and sports grills are upping the ante and casual and fine-dining chefs are serving inspired signatures. So how do you get consumers to choose your burger?

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