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QSR smoothie manufacturer opens distribution with Sysco
June 28, 2013
Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, today announced that it has…
read nowRestaurant industry performance hits a 14-month high
June 28, 2013
Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index hit a 14-month high in May.
read nowThe Icebox launches e-commerce site
June 28, 2013
The Icebox, an Atlanta-based corporate merchandising, apparel and promotional product company, has launched a new e-commerce website that gives clients the…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings pouring new craft brew
June 28, 2013
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced this week it is offering a new craft beer from Redhook Brewery that was designed to pair with wings. The beer, called Game…
read nowPanda Express engages customers in Rice Debate
June 28, 2013
Panda Express is giving guests the power to decide which is better — classic fried rice or brown fried rice? From July 3 to Aug. 31, Panda Express will offer…
read nowDickey's signs 500th franchisee
June 28, 2013
Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue just sold its 500th franchise. The chain has 312 locations open with another 200 in development and is now ready to take the…
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Your Pie founder: Fast casuals will beat the '$10-pizza chains'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Americans are tired of the companies with unlimited marketing budgets telling them what they should eat and drink, says Drew French, founder of Your Pie.
read nowZaxby's headed west with 18-unit deal
June 28, 2013
Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has reached a multi-unit franchising agreement with MJM 5G LLC, a multiconcept owner/operator restaurant group, which will give the…
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop celebrates 10th anniversary with No Kid Hungry promo
June 28, 2013
To celebrate being in the taco business for 10 years, Fuzzy's Taco Shop is launching a month-long campaign in July to support Share Our Strength's Dine Out…
read nowRising customer demand calls for new Daily Juice franchisees
June 28, 2013
Daily Juice will expand its presence in Austin, Texas, with the opening of the newest Daily Juice location at 3300 Bee Cave Road in Westlake Hills.
read nowRestaurant marketing program promises to 'increase traffic, build loyalty'
June 28, 2013
Menuetta, a custom marketing solution that enables restaurant operators to increase traffic and build loyalty by using an integrated platform to manage…
read nowWoody's Bar-B-Q woos fans via website
June 28, 2013
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Woody's Bar-B-Q has a slew of authentic Southern barbecue franchises in Florida, Utah, Ohio and Pennsylvania, with more to follow…
read nowPie Five Pizza adding 15 units to Florida agreement
June 27, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded 15 additional franchise units to L. Gale Lemerand to expand even further in the Florida market.
read nowFoodler launches rating system for individual restaurant dishes
June 27, 2013
Foodler, an online food ordering service, has launched a new 5-star cuisine rating system that allows users to evaluate individual dishes at a restaurant.
read nowUncle Maddio's introduces create-your-own salads
June 27, 2013
Uncle Maddio's Pizza's signature dish is build-your-own-pizzas, but now the chain is also featuring "Create-Your-Own-Salads" for the summer.
read nowNY court decision allows Starbucks shift supervisors access to tips
June 27, 2013
Starbucks baristas must split tips with shift supervisors, but assistant managers have no right to collect a share, according to a ruling handed down Wednesday…
read nowBoneheads preps for franchise growth with new store design
June 27, 2013
Boneheads Grilled Fish and Piri Piri Chicken, an Atlanta-based fast casual restaurant concept, has developed a new store design and prototype, the brand's…
read nowRestaurant execs funding iPad POS company's growth
June 27, 2013
Revel Systems, a provider of iPad point-of-sale systems for restaurant, grocery and retail businesses, has secured $10.1 million in expansion capital…
read nowSeattle-based sushi chain opening 1st unit outside of Washington
June 27, 2013
Blue C Sushi, a Japanese fast casual chain, is expanding into California. Marking its first location outside of Seattle, Blue C Sushi's newest restaurant will…
read nowSeattle Seahawks wide receiver newest Wingstop franchisee
June 27, 2013
Seattle Seahawk Sidney Rice is using the NFL off-season to earn his wings. The wide receiver has signed on with Wingstop, the 570-unit wing chain, to open five…
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