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Study: Restaurant industry embracing mobile advertising
November 14, 2012
The restaurant industry is quickly adopting mobile advertising compared to other industries, according to a new report released this week from Millennial…
read nowNew tech promises on-the-spot mobile engagement
November 14, 2012
Benbria, a mobile customer engagement company, has launched BlazeLoop CE (customer engagement) for the retail, hospitality, finance, banking and restaurant…
read nowWilliams Fresh Cafes now selling holiday gifts
November 14, 2012
Williams Fresh Cafe has introduced a new lineup of custom holiday gift sets and products in time for the holiday season. The Canadian fast casual chain is…
read nowYogurtland's Yuletide promotion will benefit Sandy relief
November 13, 2012
Yogurtland has launched its third annual Yuletide Yumminess promotion, a holiday celebration that includes 12 frozen yogurt flavors and will support for…
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Health and wellness consumer drivers
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Consumer drivers, health trends, consumer disconnects and flavor trends lead to a focused health and wellness strategy development.
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Why servant leadership is crucial for a successful restaurant catering program
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Without the support structure in place at the highest level of your organization, mid-level managers and front-line employees will have a hard time carrying…
read nowSbarro's new pizza promo yields 100K new Facebook fans
November 13, 2012
Sbarro introduced its new Neapolitan-style pizza recipe by giving away more than 35,000 free slices throughout October. The slices were delivered nationwide…
read nowSmoothie King adds chai to lean smoothie line
November 13, 2012
Smoothie King Franchises is now featuring a new member of its Lean1 family of high protein, nutritious smoothies. The Lean1 Chai is a blend of cinnamon, cloves…
read nowBurger 21 expanding in greater Washington D.C. area
November 13, 2012
Burger 21, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., announced today that it has signed a franchise deal to open a…
read nowCapriotti's makes Massachusetts debut
November 13, 2012
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open its newest restaurant by the end of the year at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Mass., home of the New England Patriots…
read nowla Madeleine launches holiday menu
November 13, 2012
In the spirit of holiday traditions, la Madeleine Country French Café has brought back its holiday menu, featuring turkey risotto, the turkey cranberry melt…
read nowCorner Bakery Café expanding Northeastern presence
November 13, 2012
Corner Bakery Café has signed a franchise agreement to open its first restaurants in Nassau County and Long Island N.Y., in 2013. Earlier this year, Corner…
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Commentary: What merchants want from mobile commerce
The Merchant Customer Exchange is leveraging technology to create a mobile-commerce solution.
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Chains itching to cook from scrach: Part 1
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
About a year ago, in its annual predictions of the hottest hospitality trends, international restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman warned that the "misuse of…
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