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Menchie's opens new Cali location
February 13, 2014
Menchie's has opened its newest location in Sierra Lakes Marketplace at 16645 Sierra Lake Pkwy., Unit 100, Fontana, Calif., according to a company press…
read nowGarbanzo integrating digital catering platform
February 13, 2014
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has partnered with MonkeyMedia Software to help grow its off-premise business, according to a company press release.
read nowEinstein Bros. serving heart-shaped bagels
February 13, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has brought back its heart-shaped bagels and iced sugar cookies to Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels locations…
read nowJamaican fast casual opening in London
February 13, 2014
A new fast casual concept is bringing Jamaica into the heart of London's food scene. Opening in mid-March, Jamaica Patty Co. is the brainchild of Jamaican-born…
read nowWok Box hosting annual 'Crack-A-Cookie' contest
February 13, 2014
Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen is hosting its 4th annual Crack-A-Cookie contest, giving customers the chance to win a grand prize trip for two to one of three…
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Looking for PR love -- in all the right places
by Tracy Aiello Henderson — publicist, Center Reach Communication
Though restaurants know how to foster love and romance, many operators struggle with agency relationships.
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Fine-dining chefs getting 'Funky' with fast casual concept
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Father-and-son Chefs Bryan and Bradley Ogden step out of their comfort zone to open fast casual chicken concept.
read nowCARDFREE granted patent for reservation, payment system
February 12, 2014
CARDFREE, a mobile commerce provider to large merchants, announced that it has been assigned a patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,622,292) granted to investor Jeffrey…
read nowHormel intros new savory turkey patty
February 12, 2014
Hormel Foodservice has introduced a new fully cooked patty that combines all-natural turkey, whole grain brown rice, roasted onion, spinach, dried cherries and…
read nowBruegger's Bagels co-branding with Jamba Juice
February 12, 2014
Bruegger’s Bagels newest multi-unit development deal with West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Great Service Restaurants, calls for the opening of five co-branded…
read nowSnack bars experiencing double-digit growth opportunities
February 12, 2014
Convenient, portable and often better-for-you, snack bars' appeal as a snack or meal replacement has made this a double-digit growth category across…
read nowCaliBurger entering Sweden
February 12, 2014
CaliBurger has signed an agreement to open restaurants in Sweden with the first to open in Stockholm later this year, according to a company press release.…
read nowRevel Systems POS platform adds Bitcoin integration
February 12, 2014
Revel Systems, an iPad POS provider, has added Bitcoin integration to its platform. Now, users of the Revel POS can accept bitcoins as payment, giving their…
read nowMOOYAH helping fans find 'Burger of Their Dreams'
February 12, 2014
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is helping its digital fan base find their one true burger love — also known as their #SoulMeat — through social media…
read nowMcAlister's launches sweepstakes to promote 'Lite menu'
February 12, 2014
McAlister's Deli has launched its "Drop It to Win" sweepstakes, where one fan will win a beach getaway for learning about the "Lite Choose Two" menu at…
read nowMaui Wowi bringing back its Valentine's Day Sweetheart Deal
February 12, 2014
To celebrate Valentine's day, Maui Wowi is bringing back its Valentine's Day Sweetheart Deal, which gives customers who order on Valentine's Day a small…
read nowStarbucks to sell drinks in Korean stores
February 12, 2014
Starbucks is selling an organic birch tree beverage in Korean department stores thanks to a deal it recently signed with Sealand Natural Resources, a product…
read nowGiardino debuts Grain Bowls
February 12, 2014
Giardino Gourmet Salads is adding grain bowls to its menu of salads, garden wraps and boccata sandwiches. Grain Bowls combine warm quinoa, brown rice or…
read nowCafé Yumm! opens new Oregon location
February 12, 2014
Café Yumm! has opened its 13th restaurant in Candalaria Crossing at 2755 Commercial Street S.E. in Salem, Oregon. To celebrate, Franchise Owners Anna and Sean…
read nowSlapfish premieres behind-the-scenes video
February 12, 2014
Slaphfish, a fast casual seafood brand based in Orange County, Calif., launched this week the first in a series of videos that takes customers…
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