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LevelUp CEO to outline mobile payments at Restaurant Innovation event
October 2, 2014
Seth Priebatsch, founder and CEO of LevelUp, will be a featured speaker at the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Innovation Summit Oct.
read nowStarbucks opens Community Store in Seoul
October 2, 2014
A portion from every purchase at the store will go to Green Umbrella ChildFund Korea to support skills development for youth.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla offers prize drawing just for catering customers
October 2, 2014
Customers who place catering orders of $200 or more will automatically be entered to win a weekly prize package and the grand prize.
read nowCaplansky's Delicatessen opens two units in Toronto airport
October 2, 2014
The deli is located in Terminal 3 and a second location, Caplansky's Snack Bar, will open later this year in Terminal 1.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shop opens first Arkansas store
October 2, 2014
The sandwich shop enters Arkansas with a franchise location in the Park Avenue shopping center in Little Rock.
read nowStarbucks will serve Fairtrade expresso exclusively on Canadian campuses
October 2, 2014
Customer demand for Fairtrade certified coffees continues to be strongest on college and university campuses in Canada.
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Building fine experience into fast service
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
How do fast casual restaurants foster customer relationships without sacrificing efficiency?
read nowCalifornia woman wins Wayback Burgers' eating contest
October 1, 2014
Molly Schuyler was awarded $3,330 in cash for taking on the Triple Triple Challenge. The Triple Triple is a novelty menu item featuring nine burger patties…
read nowSmoothie King expands presence in 'Show Me' state
October 1, 2014
New deal adds five more units to the 21 units Smoothie King already has in Missouri.
read nowSchlotzsky's to give away Original sandwiches
October 1, 2014
Schlotzsky's will give away free small Original sandwiches with purchase of chips and medium drink.
read nowPenn Station customers could score trip to the Super Bowl
October 1, 2014
Customers could win one of three Super Bowl prize packages.
read nowNoodles & Company launches 'Lucky Bowl' giveaway
October 1, 2014
A 'Lucky Bowl' giveaway scratch off card will be included with the purchase of any entrée.
read nowJamba Juice to raise money for breast cancer foundation
October 1, 2014
Through Oct. 19, the national in-store promotion will feature exclusive Pink Whirl cups and allow patrons the opportunity to donate $1 to the National Breast…
read nowFirehouse Subs aims to raise $500,000 for public safety equipment
October 1, 2014
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation purchases equipment for public safety organizations nationwide.
read nowCava Grill to add three units in DC area before close of 2014
October 1, 2014
Cava Grill will also expand in Virginia in early 2015.
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The world has gone mobile and you should, too
by Bob Leonard — CEO, iMobile3
As of right now, about 15 percent of restaurants accept mobile payments, but this is expected to rise to 68 percent in 2015.
read nowTaco Cabana launches annual fundraiser for military veterans
October 1, 2014
Taco Cabana today launched its annual fundraiser, Taco Treat, which raises money for the Warrior and Family Support Center of San Antonio.
read nowRestaurant traffic, sales post solid gains in August
October 1, 2014
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
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How mobile changes consumer behavior
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
When 82 percent of U.S. adults own smartphones, and 91 percent keep them with them at all times, a mobile strategy for retail becomes more important than ever.
watch nowFastCasual.com's Top 10 stories of September 2014
October 1, 2014
See what was trending on Fast Casual for September. "2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers" was the most popular download and "'Failure is not an option…
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