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Warming customers up to winter menu innovation
by Mike Sisco — CEO, Embed Digital
Menu innovation is a must for forward-thinking restaurant brands, but how do these industry leaders warm their customers up to new ingredients and meals?
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Fourth Enterprises tabs Sabre's Anderson as CEO, names Whitmarsh CFO
December 10, 2019
Fourth Enterprises, LLC, parent company of HotSchedules and Fourth, a provider of workforce, inventory and operations management solutions to the restaurant…
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P. Terry's Burger Stand taps SMG to measure customer feedback
December 10, 2019
To capture and measure guest feedback at the point of sale, P. Terry's Burger Stand has tapped SMG — a global customer, patient and employee experience…
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Garden Fresh Restaurants names supply chain VP
December 10, 2019
Garden Fresh Restaurants LLC, parent company of 97 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants, has named Victor Phan as its first-ever VP of supply chain…
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Tropical Smoothe Cafe signs two multi-unit deals for Colorado
December 10, 2019
Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 cafes over the next five years in Colorado, according to a…
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Captain D's opens 19th Ohio unit
December 10, 2019
Captain D's is opening in Chillicothe, Ohio, at 1344 Western Ave., marking the brand's 19th unit in the state. The move comes on the heels of a surge of…
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Chef Chatter: Creating craveable, nutritious meals that everyone can afford
Chef Zach Thomas reveals why he left traditional chef roles behind in New York City to become an R&D chef.
read nowJimmy John's debuts Freaky Fast Rewards program
December 10, 2019
Jimmy John's is launching its first-ever customer loyalty program, called Freaky Fast Rewards, offering members a free 8-inch sandwich after the first order.
read nowCoolgreens prepping smart fridges for Dallas market
December 10, 2019
Healthy lifestyle eatery Coolgreens plans to install smart fridges in its Dallas market for the sale of salads, wraps and snacks.
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Mother-daughter duo opening Dog Haus in West Virginia
December 10, 2019
Dog Haus has signed an agreement with mother-daughter duo Vicki Dunn-Marshall and Carissa Marshall to open three locations within the southern West Virginia…
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Looking for a cheesy gift?
December 10, 2019
Customers who long to have their homes smell like melted cheese or those searching for a "cheesy" white elephant gift are in luck. Just in time for the…
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Dickey's going to Africa
December 10, 2019
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening in Cairo, Egypt, next year via a development deal with the Swinder Group to launch the brand in Africa.
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Juice it Up expanding in home state
December 6, 2019
Irvine, California-based Juice It Up continues to broaden its presence in its home state with openings in Ripon and Delano, two rapidly growing communities in…
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These four trends are continuing to grow in popularity, and here’s how and why you should play with them on your menu.
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Chase's Brown wants customers to feel like they accomplished goals
Marbue Brown, head of customer experience for consumer banking at JPMorgan Chase, believes that customers need to walk away feeling fulfilled when they engage…
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Chicken Salad Chick under new ownership
December 6, 2019
Brentwood Associates has acquired a majority interest in Chicken Salad Chick from Eagle Merchant Partners.
read nowBurgerFi puts down Portland roots
December 6, 2019
BurgerFi has opened its first restaurant in Portland in conjunction with Aramark at the Roots Food District, a food hall inside Pioneer Place shopping mall.
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I Heart Mac & Cheese signs 3-unit deal
December 6, 2019
I Heart Mac & Cheese has inked a three-store development agreement with Raj Patel to bring the brand to Alabama. Two locations will open in Birmingham and…
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Mooyah, Pie Five open inside KidZania
December 6, 2019
Kid-focused entertainment centers aren't exactly known for serving delicious food, but KidZania is hoping to change that reputation by partnering with two…
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