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EnTouch Controls secures expansion funds
November 5, 2013
EnTouch Controls, a provider of cloud-based energy management systems for restaurant and retail chains, announced it has raised a total of $8.25 million in…
read nowPinkberry calls new 'scan-to-pay' app a success
November 5, 2013
Pinkberry launched its new mobile loyalty app last month with great consumer fanfare, according to a company press release. In fact, 32 percent of all in-store…
read nowCaliBurger launches techy in-store experience
November 5, 2013
CaliBurger has fully launched the "Premium Cali Eco-system" in its company-owned and franchised restaurants, according to a company press release. This type of…
read nowTogo's continues Cali expansion
November 5, 2013
Togo's Eateries Inc. has signed development agreements with several new and existing franchisees to expand in markets across California, including in Los…
read nowPancheros celebrates 21st birthday with video shorts
November 5, 2013
Pancheros Mexican Grill, a fast casual Mexican restaurant, is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a "How to Turn 21" campaign that aims to find out what this…
read nowFatburger opens full-service restaurant with sister chain
November 5, 2013
Fatburger has opened its first full-service, co-branded location with sister brand Buffalo's Cafe in Seattle. The location is equipped with a full-service Fat…
read nowSPIN! Neapolitan Pizza expands in hometown
November 5, 2013
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has opened a sixth location in its Kansas City, Mo., home market.
read nowSoup's on: Sales up across foodservice industry
November 5, 2013
After several years of servings declines at restaurants and other foodservice channels, soup is on the rebound with U.S. consumers, reports The NPD Group.…
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Food and Money in 2020
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
Eight years after launching my company OLO - the first of its kind to combine mobile commerce and food ordering - I found myself sitting on a conference stage…
read nowDenver E. Coli outbreak linked to Jimmy John's
November 4, 2013
At least eight people got sick after eating at Denver-area Jimmy John's that were contaminated with E. Coli bacteria, according to the Huffington Post, which…
read nowMenchie's unveils holiday flavor, photo promo
November 4, 2013
Menchie's is celebrating the holidays with a festive flavor and a free photobook this month.
read nowGamification webinar now available for free download
November 4, 2013
The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…
read nowThe New Miami Subs Grill to honor vets
November 4, 2013
The New Miami Subs Grill is offering savings this Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, to honor those who have served the country. All military personnel in uniform will…
read nowGraZie Mobile adds restaurant veteran to advisory board
November 4, 2013
Seattle-based graZie Mobile, providers of digital marketing solutions for restaurants, has added restaurant industry veteran Jeff Chandler to its advisory…
read nowSmoothie King signs deal for 28 new units
November 4, 2013
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has signed eight area development agreements with new and existing franchisees to expand in several markets across the U.S.…
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Social Restaurant Podcast: Talking Italian with Carl Howard
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
In this week's episode of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I'm talking Italian with Carl Howard, CEO of Fazolis. Carl is a restaurant 'lifer' and has held the…
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Starbucks reports record-high EPS; big growth plans for 2014
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
'The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 capped off by far the best year in Starbucks' 42-year history,' said CEO Howard Schultz.
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Don't Bogart that sub
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The CEO of Cheba Hut shares the brand's marketing techniques, growth plans and just what's in those Hemp Brownies.
read nowFirst Data takes on loyalty with Perka acquisition
November 1, 2013
First Data Corporation, a provider of electronic commerce and payment processing, has announced its acquisition of Perka, a provider of a smart loyalty…
read nowPenn Station debuts chicken artichoke LTO
November 1, 2013
Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a Chicken Artichoke sandwich for the first time throughout the month of November. The sandwich features fresh-grilled…
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