Retail center occupancy fell steadily during 2008 and the first half of 2009, but San Antonio has continued to see a flurry of leasing activity from quick-serve restaurants that don’t offer table service. National chains including Five Guys Burgers and Fries and locally owned restaurants such as Sugarbakers Cafe & Bakery, which recently opened in [...]
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The restaurant industry is no longer divided into clear-cut segments, at least from consumers’ point of view. With the increasing growth of the fast casual service model and the addition of curbside to full-service restaurants, a dual concept has emerged: food fast. Consumers’ perception now combines traditional fast food and “food fast,” meals served quickly [...]
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Panera Bread is adding a new protein option to its product line-up for three new menu items: the Mediterranean Salmon Salad, Salmon Caesar Salad and Salmon Club Croissant. Customers looking for better-for-you options also will welcome the new Low-Fat Garden Vegetable Soup with Pesto and the Low-Fat Black Cherry Smoothie. Adding to its breakfast options, [...]
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