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FREEBIRDS expands in Missouri, Kansas
October 23, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito is spreading its mojo deeper into the Midwest with a new franchisee location opening Oct. 25 in Kansas City, Mo., and three others…
read nowBarberitos raises funds fast for breast cancer
October 23, 2012
After just a week, 29-unit Barberitos had raised almost $2,000 for its Barberitos Gives Breast Cancer the Boot campaign, according to a company release. Funds…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla goes for 'Gold' with Discovery Channel promo
October 23, 2012
California Tortilla has partnered with the Discovery Channel to celebrate the season premiere of "Gold Rush" on Oct. 26.
read nowJersey Mike's hits mobile marketing milestone
October 23, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs has signed up the 650,000th member of its Shore Points Rewards loyalty program powered by SkyPop's mobile marketing platform. The milestone…
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Driving big business with loyalty programs
Loyalty programs offer a way to build relationships with customers, and gather mission critical insight into their behavior.
read nowPizza Fusion named franchise 'game changer' in Entrepreneur
October 22, 2012
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced that Entrepreneur magazine has named Pizza Fusion a franchise industry "game-changer," owing largely to its green…
read nowSaladworks offers meal deal to mark new opening
October 22, 2012
Saladworks is opening its first location in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The new unit is in Stroudsburg, Pa., at the Shoppes at Stroud outdoor…
read nowShopHouse plans Los Angeles debut
October 22, 2012
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, a concept created by Chipotle Mexican Grill, plans to open its first location outside Washington D.C. in Los Angeles in…
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Starbucks Japan pops up in Tokyo
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
More than 20,000 customers visited the store that came and left after few weeks.
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Starbucks opens flagship store in Mumbai
October 19, 2012
Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today opened the doors to the first…
read nowChipotle revenues, profits rise for Q3
October 19, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012.
read nowNew research platform measures consumer location, behavior analytics
October 19, 2012
Location analytics firm Placed has launched its Placed Panels, a free service to measure the real-world behavior of opted-in panelists. Companies can use…
read nowNRA seeking applicants for community service efforts
October 19, 2012
Charitable contributions from the restaurant industry are estimated to amount to up to $3 billion annually, and more than nine out of 10 restaurants are…
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Fast Casual gaining mainstream attention as we gear up for Exec Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The 7th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off Sunday.
read nowJohnny Rockets shooting across Central America
October 18, 2012
Johnny Rockets will open eight restaurants throughout Central America, including in Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala over the next…
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Got gluten-free? Theres an app for that
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Online services that offer guidance to diners with food allergies, gluten intolerance, or just watching what they eat are now available anywhere.
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The sustainability playground: consumer fatigue
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Consumer disconnects can only be remedied through education, and marketing familiar terms is essential.
read nowUncle Maddio's celebrates new location with pizza giveaway
October 18, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant in Atlanta Oct. 20 by awarding free pizza for a year to the first 100 customers.
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