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Smarter Kitchens For McDonald’s

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:05:05 +0000

The company's Smart Restaurant initiative involves creating interoperability standards for its networked kitchen equipment and building automation systems.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Drive-Thru Unit From Berner International

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:34:18 +0000

This air curtain product is designed to keep car fumes away from workers at drive-thru windows, save energy, and create comfort.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill First Restaurant Ever to Receive Platinum Level LEED® Certification

Andrea Sanchez — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:03:09 +0000

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that it has been awarded Platinum level LEED® certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its Gurnee, IL.

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FRIDAY FUNNY: Discerning Thievery

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:27:30 +0000

Cheesecake and wine were part of one criminal's loot.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Probably Not A First Date Place

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:42:01 +0000

A restaurant in the Ukraine provides an unusual ambiance for its patrons.

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Pizza Fusion Unveils World’s First LEED® Certified Pizzeria

Andrea Sanchez — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:30:22 +0000

Pizza Fusion was recently awarded Gold and Silver certifications by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for its first two restaurants built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specifications in Palm Beach Gardens and Weston, Florida. This recognition makes Pizza Fusion the first LEED certified pizzeria in the world.

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Tracking Litter In The Streets

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:25 +0000

Keep Britain Tidy has released its findings on what type of fast food litter was most likely to be found strewn about the streets of the country.

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Restaurant Uses Vegetable Oil To Help Meet Energy Needs

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:25:43 +0000

Finz Seafood & Grill in Dedham, MA has installed a system that generates on-site electricity and hot water.

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