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Steak 'n Shake opens counter-service 'Signature' model
January 8, 2012
Steak 'n Shake will open its first Steak 'n Shake Signature restaurant Jan. 12 next to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City's Times Square.
read nowZaxby's brings back celebrity commercials
January 8, 2012
Zaxby’s has announced the return of its Fried Pickles and is featuring its Chicken Finger Sandwich Meal as part of the chain’s latest promotion. The menu items…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels to sponsor 2012 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona marathon
January 8, 2012
Einstein Bros. Bagels has announced that it will sponsor the 2012 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit the National MS…
read nowRuby Tuesday to extend Lime Fresh restaurant openings
January 8, 2012
Ruby Tuesday Inc. has reported that it plans to open six to eight new Lime Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants in the coming year. The announcement was made during…
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Bill Clinton to address 2012 NRA, Hotel-Motel Show attendees
January 8, 2012
Former president Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the 42nd President of the United States, will address attendees at the 201…
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Top 100: Jason's Deli No. 31
January 8, 2012
31. Jason’s Deli Beaumont, Texas / No. of units: 219 This 32-year-old purveyor of deli sandwiches, salads and soups continued its five-year push to go…
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Revitalize good service: A foodservice must
by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter
Loyal customers make approximately 70 percent of all purchases, so increasing loyalty by a mere five percentage points can increase profits by more than 6…
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Convenience stores, QSR, fast casual and the food police
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Perhaps it is consumers who should be studied further to uncover the reason for their behavioral disconnects, instead of placing all the blame on QSRs and…
read nowPizza Inn appoints new CFO
January 5, 2012
Texas-based Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. has named Jerome L. Trojan, III as chief financial officer.
read nowPret A Manger set for Manhattan expansion
January 5, 2012
RKF, the exclusive retail leasing agent in Manhattan for Pret A Manger, most recently arranged two new long-term retail leases. The newly opened shops bring…
read nowPanera Bread expands in Toronto market
January 5, 2012
Panera Bread will open its newest bakery-cafe in downtown Toronto on Jan. 24.
read nowFazoli's offering incentives to keep New Year's resolution
January 5, 2012
Fazoli's is offering an incentive for those who stick to their New Year's resolution. On Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers who bring a workout video or…
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Whats on your kids menu?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
About 8 percent of all Americans under the age of 18 have some kind of food allergy.
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The top 5 reasons to franchise your business
by Harold Kestenbaum — Partner, Gordon & Rees, LLP
If you are an entrepreneur and you have one, two or even three operations, why should you be thinking about franchising? There are many reasons, but here are…
read nowSaladworks signs deal for Tampa, Fla.
January 4, 2012
Saladworks has signed a three-store franchise agreement with Calvin and Felicia Rucker of Tampa Bay, Fla. The first store is set to open in mid-2012 with the…
read nowSmashburger set to sizzle in Latin America
January 4, 2012
Smashburger has announced that it has partnered with international restaurateur Richard Eisenberg and his company, QSR International, in a growth initiative to…
read nowCaribou Coffee 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified
January 4, 2012
Caribou Coffee has announced that all of its coffees and espressos are now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, making it the first major U.S.
read nowRed Mango: 2011 was record year
January 4, 2012
Red Mango has announced that it had a record year for franchise development in 2011. The company awarded agreements for more than 70 new domestic locations…
read nowEinstein Noah to present at ICR XChange
January 3, 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating primarily under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced that it…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe launches healthy living Facebook program
January 3, 2012
To help guests put the flavor back into healthy living, Corner Bakery Cafe has introduced a Facebook program inviting fans to kick off the new year by…
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