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Chipotle cites increased throughput as a driver behind same-store sales lift
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Same-store sales drive strong second quarter results.
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Dickey's opens new restaurants in Michigan and Colorado
July 22, 2014
Dickey's announced today the opening of two new restaurants, one in Ferndale, Mich., and one in Castle Rock, Colo.
read nowChef Nick Graff joins Noodles & Company as director of Culinary R&D
July 22, 2014
Noodles & Company recently announced the appointment of Chef Nick Graff as director of Culinary Research and Development. Graff will oversee the…
read nowCheck out Panera To You
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The store layout is dominated by ordering, order pick-up and wait-area seating.
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6 steps to promote staff, customer allergen awareness
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Have a disclaimer up in your restaurant that lets customers know the efforts made to accommodate diners with special dietary needs.
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LevelUp's new StartUp program aimed at limited-service restaurants
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Consumers don't become comfortable making mobile payments until their third transaction.
read nowAllergyEats conference planned for October in NYC
July 21, 2014
The 2014 AllergyEats Food Allergy Conference is set for Oct. 21 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Radisson Martinique in New York City. This year’s event is open to…
read nowRestaurant recruiting firm launches regional development franchising program
July 21, 2014
Patrice & Associates, a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in the restaurant industry, has introduced a regional development franchising program.
read nowPollo Tropical offers Parent's Day deal
July 21, 2014
To celebrate National Parent’s Day, Pollo Tropical is offering $2 off any Create Your Family Meal on July 27. The deal is available to customers who text…
read nowTava Indian Kitchen taps Smashburger exec as CEO
July 21, 2014
Tava Indian Kitchen today announced that Jeremy Morgan, former SVP of Marketing and Consumer Insights for Smashburger, has been appointed CEO.
read nowBoston-area Bruegger's Bagels will offer burgers for a limited time
July 21, 2014
Bruegger’s Bagels will offer two free burgers available for a limited time at 21 of its Boston bakeries.
read nowMenchie's opens stores in Canada, Connecticut
July 21, 2014
Menchie's marked the opening of two stores recently, one in Canada and one in Connecticut. The Canadian store opened in Georgetown, Ontario, and marked the…
read nowDickey's opening new location in Mississippi
July 21, 2014
Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced today the opening of a new store on July 24 at The Barnes Shopping Center at 3946 North Gloster Street, Suite F in Tupelo, Miss.
read nowDaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators
July 18, 2014
DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…
read nowVilla Enterprises opens Food Hall by Villa at shopping outlet
July 18, 2014
Six of Villa Enterprises’ brands are now open at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Virginia, as part of the Food Hall by Villa. The concepts include Villa…
read nowPie Five Pizza plans debut in the Deep South
July 18, 2014
Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded 26 franchise units to Quality Restaurant Concepts LLC, headed by restaurateurs Fred Gustin and Kurt Guttshall. The agreement…
read nowThe Habit Burger Grill inks first two franchise deals
July 18, 2014
Habit Restaurants LLC recently announced it has signed its first two franchise agreements for multi-unit expansion in the Las Vegas and Seattle markets.
read nowFresh To Order adds bison burger to menu
July 18, 2014
Fresh To Order announced today it's adding a new bison burger to its menu, along with a new fruit and two new desserts to its summer offerings.
read nowStarbucks moving Teavana to Seattle
July 18, 2014
The Seattle Times reported recently that Teavana’s corporate operations will move from Atlanta to Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters.
read nowHuHot operations team launches Franchise Business Reviews
July 18, 2014
HuHot Mongolian Grill announced it's launching a new Franchise Business Review program aimed at helping franchisees review key performance metrics and evaluate…
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