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by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
In Europe, a commission has set a goal to make pizza healthier.
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Shift to mobile: Punchh receives $3M investment
August 15, 2013
Punchh, a mobile solutions provider for the restaurant industry, announced that it has raised $3 million in venture capital funding to further expand its…
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Yogurtland signs agreements for 20 new units
August 15, 2013
Yogurtland announced it has signed franchise agreements for 20 more units, bringing the total in the pipeline to 100 additional locations. Yogurtland also has…
read nowMimi's Café announces three executive promotions
August 15, 2013
As part of its rebranding and rebuilding initiative, Mimi's Cafe has announced the promotion of three executive-level operations leaders.
read nowCorner Bakery Café accelerates national growth plan
August 15, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe today announced that it is entering the Oklahoma and Massachusetts markets, as well as three new markets in Florida and California, as part…
read nowFranchising index hits highest growth level since recession
August 15, 2013
The International Franchise Association's latest Franchise Business Index shows that the industry is at its strongest level since November 2007, prior to the…
read nowGRILLiT signs on for MMA sponsorship
August 15, 2013
GRILLiT Inc. has announced its sponsorship of MMA fighter Michael Johnson, who will be fighting on UFC Fight Night 26, Saturday, Aug. 17 on the Fox Sports …
read nowChicken Salad Chick continues Southeast expansion
August 15, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the development of another franchise location in Columbus, Ga.
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How Instagram helped family-owned fast casual build customer loyalty
The small restaurant brand now has 1,000 followers.
read nowDickey's debuts next-generation design
August 14, 2013
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants are introducing a new design, including new layered natural wood interior schemes and enhanced menu boards in all new…
read nowMcAlister's coming to Carbondale, Ill
August 14, 2013
McAlister's Deli will open its first Carbondale, Ill., location at 1382 E. Main St. To celebrate, the restaurant will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.
read nowChicken and burgers unite: Fatburger unit reopens as a co-branded unit
August 14, 2013
The Fatburger in Pomona, Calif., has joined forces with its sister brand, Buffalo's Café, to open one unit serving food both menus.
read nowHuHot guests vote on menu change
August 14, 2013
HuHot Mongolian Grill, a create-your-own stir-fry concept based in Montana, is adding to its sauce lineup. One of the restaurant's rotating seasonal sauces…
read nowConnecticut Starbucks closes early to avoid clash over gun rights
August 14, 2013
In an effort to avoid fueling the fire around conceal and carry debates, the Starbucks in Newtown, Conn., closed by 5:45 p.m. Friday, according to the…
read nowTechnomic expects bar mixer momentum to continue
August 14, 2013
Tracking the growth trend in spirits and the rise of cocktail culture, mixers used in the preparation of cocktails and mixed drinks in restaurants and bars are…
read nowSurvey: Parents like dining out with kids
August 14, 2013
Restaurant.com revealed today that parents enjoy dining out with their kids and cite many benefits to the experience, with family quality time and education…
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Commentary: Tasting Pie Five in Kansas City
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
FastCasual.com gets the inside scoop from Pie Five CEO Randy Gier and Dave Goebel, the chain's Kansas City franchisee.
read nowChipotle allowing antibiotic-treated beef?
August 13, 2013
Known for serving naturally raised meat, Chipotle Mexican Grill may change its standards and allow beef treated with antibiotics into its restaurants amid a…
read nowRed Mango enters Michigan with 250th unit
August 13, 2013
Red Mango is celebrating its 250th location and its entry into Michigan with its newest store at 6118 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage. The new location, near…
read nowCUPS Frozen Yogurt to open in Freehold, NJ
August 13, 2013
CUPS Frozen Yogurt That's Hot — the beach-themed, self-serve fro-yo concept — will celebrate the grand opening of its 15th location at 7 p.m. Thursday, at…
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