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Restaurant analytics: What should you expect to pay?
by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions
The array of BI solutions means there is also a variety of pricing options. One expert weighs them.
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Impossible Burger making New England debut at Clover Food Lab
September 21, 2017
The plant-based burger made by Impossible Foods is making its Massachusetts debut Saturday at Clover Food Lab, a food truck-turned-fast casual created by Ayr…
read nowSlapfish opening next month in Albuquerque
September 20, 2017
Slapfish is opening next month in Albuquerque. Launching right before the International Balloon Fiesta, the restaurant's first location in New Mexico will host…
read nowZoes Kitchen COO stepping down
September 20, 2017
Zoes Kitchen's COO is leaving the company, "to focus on personal interests," according to a company press release. Jeremy Hartley, who joined the brand in…
read nowGrabbagreen grabbing a piece of Michigan
September 20, 2017
Grabbagreen is entering Michigan, thanks to inking a deal with franchisees Michael, Spencer and Christina Raymond of Green & Go, LLC. The agreement…
read nowImpossible Burger on The Counter menus in California
September 20, 2017
The Counter is now serving the Impossible Burger, a plant-based burger made by Impossible Foods, at several of its outlets in California. The burger, which…
read nowReport: kiosks not hurting restaurant jobs
September 20, 2017
KPNX-TV in Phoenix, Arizona, explored the impact of self-order kiosks on restaurant jobs and concluded in its report that there was no indication that kiosks…
read nowCan Pie Five deliver on delivery?
September 19, 2017
Pie Five Pizza Co. is is adding in-house delivery to all U.S. locations, the chain announced today.
read now19 chains signed up for 1st NRA apprenticeship
September 19, 2017
Shakey's Pizza and Firehouse Subs are among the brands that have committed to registering nearly 500 restaurant and hotel apprentices in the Hospitality Sector…
read nowDrnk Coffee + Tea and Quench on franchise mission
September 19, 2017
Drnk coffee + tea and Quench juice bar — sister brands based in California — are expanding via multi-unit development deals for Long Island, Houston and Los…
read nowBoston Market serving US military in Puerto Rico
September 19, 2017
Boston Market is celebrating the grand opening of its newest restaurant at the Fort Buchanan U.S. military base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The restaurant…
read nowFatburger signs major franchise deal in Texas
September 19, 2017
Fat Brands, parent company of Fatburger sister brand — Buffalo's Express — has announced a master franchise deal to open 50 co-branded restaurants across…
read nowBilly Sims signing autographs at latest opening
September 19, 2017
Former NFL player Bill Sims, who co-founded Billy Sims BBQ, will sign autographs on Sept. 23 at the chain’s latest opening in Ada, Oklahoma. Also, the first 2…
read nowLuna Grill receives growth investment
September 19, 2017
Luna Grill has received an equity investment from PWP Growth Equity specifically targeted to spur growth in both existing and new marekts, according to a…
read nowPJ's Coffee brewing national franchise opportunities
September 19, 2017
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans is hoping to take a venti-sized piece out of the $100 billion-a-year coffee industry, anticipating 100 locations open by the end of…
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Some fast casuals still pumped for pumpkin, others heating things up: part 2
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While some fall LTOs are heavy on pumpkin-flavored everything, others include big, bold and spicy flavors inspired by Asian, Hispanic and African dishes.
read nowRestaurant traffic growing in every market outside US
September 19, 2017
With the U.S. being the exception, foodservice markets across the world reported various degrees of visit growth in Q2 ending in June, according to The NPD…
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Independent restaurateur juggles highs, lows of adding self-order kiosks (Part 2)
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The co-founder of Flatbread Grill and an exec from Nextep give advice on how to avoid headaches when deploying kiosks.
read nowDickey's hopes to score with KC Chiefs fans
September 18, 2017
Kansas City Chiefs fans Sunday not only celebrated opening day with a win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium, they also got their share of…
read nowPita Pit hires former Firehouse Subs exec
September 18, 2017
Pita Pit has tapped Firehouse Subs' former VP of marketing to fill the same role at pita brand. Doug Reifschneider, who is credited with growing Firehouse's…
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