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Pret a Manger hit with lawsuit
August 25, 2016
A New York City man is suing Pret a Manger after he a went into anaphylactic shock. He alleges that the restaurant staff served him food containing…
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Part 2: The pain and the glory of getting REAL
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Restaurateurs who seek REAL certification say it’s a tough and sometimes painful process. But they are quick to add that it can end up paying off big for a…
read nowMoe's opens 1st Austin area location
August 24, 2016
Moe's Southwest Grill is opening its first location in the Austin, Texas area on Sept. 1 in Cedar Park, according to a news release.
read nowFrisch's poll shines headlights on why Americans do drive-thru
August 24, 2016
Frisch’s today released results of a poll on drive-thru preferences, based on responses from 523 people across the nation. The fast casual chain, based in…
read nowNewk's Eatery taps restaurant veteran CFO
August 24, 2016
Newk's Eatery has hired Michael Clock as chief financial officer and his to-do list includes doubling the franchise by 2019, growing from 103 to 200 units.
read nowThe good, the bad and the ugly of restaurant customer service
August 24, 2016
When it comes to great restaurant customer service, Americans are feeling the love for brands like Chick-fil-A and Starbuck's, but not so much for other big…
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Part 1: Why more restaurants are getting REAL
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Hundreds of restaurant brands have achieved REAL certification, but what are they getting out of it? Our two-part report begins with a look at research into…
read nowAu Bon Pain releases fall menu
August 23, 2016
Au Bon Pain released its fall menu. New items include the smoky Swiss turkey sandwich, a pumpkin croissant, chai pumpkin spice latte and a pumpkin blondie.
read now1000 Degrees moves into Deer Park
August 23, 2016
Deer Park, Texas, will see the newest 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza across from San Jacinto College, a company press release reported. The location will open…
read nowTechnomic report says customers blame restaurants for third-party delivery service failures
August 23, 2016
Technomic Inc. found that 76 percent of consumers polled hold restaurants responsible for all errors on online portals and delivery services. In fact, the…
read nowCosi announces major leadership changes
August 23, 2016
Cosi Inc. said in a news release that CEO RJ Dourney has been terminated and Chief Financial Officer Miguel Rossy-Donovan has resigned to accept a CFO position…
read nowCousins Subs partners with Green Bay Packers for ultimate giveaway
August 23, 2016
Cousins Subs, a Milwaukee-based concept, is now in a three-year partnership with the Green Bay Packers NFL team.
read nowPaytronix updates platform
August 23, 2016
Paytronix Systems has implemented upgrades to its Paytronix Platform.
read nowPizzaRevs up in the Lone Star State
August 23, 2016
PizzaRev is gearing up to develop franchise and corporate stores in the Austin and San Antonio regions in Texas.
read nowJuice It Up! stirs up healthy back to school menu items
August 23, 2016
Juice It Up! is debuting a limited time combo menu for children 12 and under as the back to school season hits.
read nowRSR reveals digital gift card winners
August 23, 2016
Retail Systems Research has published the report, "Digital Gift Cards In 2016: Where Omni-Channel Strategy Meets Customer Expectations."
read nowGyro Day celebrated by Gyroville through promotion
August 23, 2016
Gyroville is celebrating Gyro Day Sept. 1 at all eight Florida locations of the chain. On that day, guests can purchase a gyro for $4, according to a…
read nowBoston Market's new LTO revolves around chicken
August 23, 2016
For a limited time, Boston Market is offering diners a new rotisserie chicken Marsala, according to a company press release.
read nowChicken Salad Chick opens new Florida location
August 22, 2016
Chicken Salad Chick announced its third Florida location in Jacksonville, according to a company press release. The unit will open on Aug. 30 and will kick off…
read nowPieology moves into Tennessee with gift in hand
August 22, 2016
Pieology is breaking into the Volunteer State, opening its first Tennessee location in Franklin by first doing a very good deed. The chain is donating $5,00…
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