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MOOYAH to open first location in Alabama
November 17, 2011
This winter, the first MOOYAH location will move into Alabama's Jefferson and Shelby counties, with more restaurants on the way soon after.
read nowEinstein Bros., Mile High United Way sponsor Denver Turkey Trot
November 17, 2011
Einstein Bros. Bagels has announced that it will sponsor the 2011 Mile High United Way Turkey Trot race, which is Mile High United Way’s top fundraiser.
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill launches real-time loyalty program
November 17, 2011
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the launch of its real-time loyalty program. All guest loyalty rewards and points are now loaded directly to Very…
read nowStarbucks raises prices
November 17, 2011
Starbucks Corp. has raised prices in some regions and lowered ones in others, according to a story in the Seattle Times.
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings to acquire 15 franchised restaurants
November 16, 2011
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced its intent to acquire 15 franchised units located in Ohio and South Carolina from a franchisee group.
read nowBoloco launches childrens menu
November 16, 2011
Boloco has unveiled its new childrens menu at the company's Concord, N.H., and Natick, Mass., locations. The menu will then roll out to other locations in…
read nowSaladworks expands catering menu
November 16, 2011
After nearly a year of in-store testing, Saladworks has moved forward with the public debut of its new catering menu.
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First impressions still count for new customers
by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force
Food is still the biggest driver of a customer's first impression.
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Owners of Genghis Grill acquire Baker Bros. American Deli
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The Chalak Group Inc. has officially acquired 11-unit, Dallas-based Baker Bros American Deli. The Chalak Group also owns and operates 80-unit Genghis Grill, a…
read nowPanera Bread opens first Brooklyn location
November 15, 2011
Panera Bread opened its first bakery-cafe in the New York borough of Brooklyn in Kings Plaza, a major mall with 150 stores and a 10-level parking garage.
read nowSchlotzsky's marks Philly entrance with 30-unit deal
November 15, 2011
Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants to the Philadelphia metro area that would also house…
read nowWingstop to grow by 120 units in Mexico
November 15, 2011
Based on the success of its stores in Mexico City, Wingstop has announced that the company will add 120 restaurants across Mexico over the next seven years as…
read nowHot Head Burritos to open 30 units in Ohio
November 15, 2011
Kettering, Ohio-based Hot Heads Burritos has signed a 30-unit deal that will double its presence in the state over the next several years.
read nowNRA adds supply chain management to conference series
November 15, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has formed an Executive Study Group to address the many issues surrounding supply chain management.
read nowWAND Receives Coveted Digital Signage Award
WAND Corporation was the recipient of a DSA Crown Award at the Digital Screenmedia Association in New York City this month in conjunction with the Customer…
read nowThe Melt expands with three new locations
November 14, 2011
Grilled cheese concept The Melt has announced its West Coast expansion with the opening of individual locations in San Francisco's Embarcadero Center, Spear…
read nowDallas-based Greenz inks second franchise deal
November 14, 2011
Greenz Franchise Systems has announced an agreement with Daniel Lee, marking the second franchise location for the company. Larry Koehler of 7K Development…
read nowLivingSocial tests instant ordering and delivery features for restaurants
November 14, 2011
LivingSocial has launched a test of new food ordering and delivery features as part of its LivingSocial Instant service. Starting today, LivingSocial members…
read nowUFood tests Naan flatbread sandwiches
November 14, 2011
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced it is testing a line of four new Naan flatbread sandwich menu items. UFood is simultaneously conducting customer…
read nowCosi Inc.'s net loss widens
November 14, 2011
Cosi, Inc. has reported a net loss for the third quarter ended September 26, 2011, of $1.49 million, compared with a net loss of $1 million for the 2010 third…
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