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NRAEF honors KFC franchisee with Hospitality Award
May 1, 2014
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation honored its 2014 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream award winners, and…
read nowCapriotti's introduces Robert Cole Turkey as its first official mascot
April 30, 2014
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has introduced its first mascot, Robert Cole Turkey. He will serve as the growing brand's ambassador at events and openings as well…
read nowFreshii sets its sights on Germany
April 30, 2014
Freshii has signed its first franchise deal in Germany, expanding on its existing presence in Europe which currently includes six units open in Stockholm…
read nowInvestment firm signs 10-store deal with The Hummus & Pita Co.
April 30, 2014
New York-based investment firm Hexagon Hospitality's founders Mitch Kahn and Wade Vandegrift have partnered with The Hummus & Pita Co. to open a new Union…
read nowLa Madeleine expands partnership with Children's Hunger Fund
April 30, 2014
La Madeleine announced this week that it has expanded its partnership with the Children's Hunger Fund, with a goal of providing enough financial support to…
read nowChipotle offering BOGO promotion for educators
April 30, 2014
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day, May 6, all teachers, faculty and staff will be eligible to receive a free burrito, burrito bowl, salad or taco order…
read nowJohnny Rockets selects Push to develop hyper-local marketing strategy
April 30, 2014
Johnny Rockets has selected Push as its new agency of record. According to a news release, Push, an Orlando, Fla.-based advertising, branding and…
read nowEinstein Noah plans to eliminate gestation crates from supply chain by 2017
April 30, 2014
Denver-area based Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, announced that it…
read nowStudy: Charging for condiments will drive away consumers
April 30, 2014
With pressures from rising food costs, restaurant operators are seeking ways to increase check size without increasing the cost of popular menu items, but…
read nowMoe's spices up guacamole offering
April 30, 2014
Moe's Southwest Grill has introduced a new spicy guacamole and will treat guests to a free 2-ounce serving all day on May 5 for its annual Cinco de Moe's…
read nowCorner Bakery launches new quinoa and kale salads
April 30, 2014
Corner Bakery Cafe this week debuted new real-fruit and superfood-inspired menu items, including a Quinoa & Pico Salad and a Toasted Sesame Kale salad.
read nowJamba Juice partners with airport concessions group
April 30, 2014
Jamba Juice Company is continuing its expansion in the St. Louis market with the opening of a store at 10701 Lambert International Blvd. in Terminal C23 of St.
read nowMenchie's celebrates 400-unit milestone
April 30, 2014
Menchie's has opened its 400th location in Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia.
read nowStarbucks promo rewards loyalty members
April 30, 2014
From May 1-10, Starbucks guests who visit a store from 3-5 p.m. can receive a half-priced Frappuccino of any flavor or size. And, from May 6-10, My Starbucks…
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Chipotle plans to raise prices 4 to 6 percent this quarter
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO says younger generation is bonding with the brand similarly to how kids bonded with McDonald's in the 1980's.
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Summer hiring outlook 2014
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
Of those planning to hire for the summer, 74 percent expect to have the positions filled by the end of May.
read nowWayback Burgers giving away 'free burgers for life'
April 29, 2014
Wayback Burgers will celebrate National Hamburger Month in May by giving away "free burgers for life" to one grand prize winner.
read nowTogo's adds Primo Italian to premium sandwich lineup
April 29, 2014
Togo's Eateries Inc. this week introduced the #16 Primo Italian, featuring hand-sliced Italian meats, including Fiorucci Hot Capicola, Margherita Pepperoni…
read nowJuice It Up! rolls out new loyalty-based rewards program
April 29, 2014
Juice It Up! has rolled out a new, paperless loyalty program to reward guests for visiting. The "My Juice It Up! Healthy Rewards" program allows customers to…
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The best social media strategies depend on experimentation
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The key to any marketing strategy is having compelling content; this is especially true on social media.
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