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Hot Dog on a Stick to celebrate National Something on a Stick Day

March 19, 2015

Saturday, March 28, customers visiting participating Hot Dog on a Stick locations wearing a printable version of the iconic Hot Dog on a Stick hat, will…

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Chicken Salad Chick launches Pick a New Chick flavor contest

March 19, 2015

Chicken Salad Chick, a new fast casual restaurant concept, launched their first ever Pick a New Chick Flavor Contest Wednesday morning.

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IFA claims Seattle minimum wage hike is discrimination

March 18, 2015

The International Franchise Association has issued a statement vowing "to keep fighting to block the city of Seattle from discriminating against small…

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Campaign urges Starbucks, McDonald's to filter pornography from public Wi-Fi

March 18, 2015

Enough Is Enough, a pornography-free Wi-Fi campaign, delivered over 46,500 petition signatures to the CEOs of Starbucks and McDonald's, urging the companies to…

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How Pita Pit is tying March Madness into its brand and engaging customers

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

The NCAA men's basketball championship tournament starts this week. It provides the perfect backdrop for an early spring promotion, something that Pita Pit…

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New study focuses on aging consumers in foodservice

March 17, 2015

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Canadean Ltd's new report "How to differentiate Marketing between Aging Consumers and Other Audiences in…

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Australian restaurant industry to grow $11B over 5 years

March 17, 2015

IBIS World Industry has published a report on the restaurant industry in Australia.

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NRA awards Coca-Cola VP Ambassador of Hospitality

March 17, 2015

The foundation gives the award to "an individual who has shown extraordinary achievement and exemplary leadership in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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The tipping point: how mobile POS technology can improve customer experience and employee wages

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Research company Software Advice recently conducted a study for tablet POS technology to determine how the technology would impact tipping habits and the…

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First Dickey's Barbecue coming to New Jersey

March 17, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening its first location in New Jersey on Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m.

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Newk’s to open three restaurants in Baton Rouge by mid-May 2015

March 17, 2015

Newk’s Eatery is strengthening its Louisiana presence with the opening of two new locations in Baton Rouge.

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Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint adds Thai flavor

March 17, 2015

Fast-casual pizzeria Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint is bringing Southeast Asian flavors to its menu with the introduction of two new limited-time only menu dishes…

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Pie Five serves up Thai-inspired pizza

March 16, 2015

The limited time offer is available through April 19.

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Temkin Group gives Chick-fil-A and Papa John's high marks

March 16, 2015

Chick-fil-A and Papa John's deliver the best customer experience in the fast food industry, according to the 2015 Temkin Experience Ratings.

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Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. declares its 217th consecutive quarterly dividend

March 16, 2015

Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. announced today that its board of directors declared a $0.20 per share quarterly dividend.

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Schneider picked to lead Culver’s supply chain team

March 16, 2015

Greg Schneider has been named vice president of supply chain management for Culver Franchising System, Inc.

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California Tortilla is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with free green chips and queso

March 16, 2015

With any purchase on Tuesday, March 17, at all California Tortilla locations nationwide, the fast casual Mexican restaurant will be giving away a side of green…

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