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Food truck growth goes full throttle: Part 2 - costs and challenges
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Businesses and individuals driven by a passion for serving all types of food are recognizing the opportunity to launch a food truck. While these entrepreneurs…
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Fazoli's ends 2016 with 15 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth
January 17, 2017
Fazoli's announced today that it ended 2016 with 15 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth and opened five restaurants. It also signed 11 franchise…
read nowCharlotte served some Grabbagreen
January 16, 2017
Grabbagreen debuted its Charlotte location under the care of Jeff and Nancy Adams of JNZR Investments, according to a press release. Located at 210 East Trade…
read nowZoup spoons out soup in Pittsburgh
January 16, 2017
Pittsburgh soup lovers can get Zoup soups when the concept opens in Fox Chapel Plaza next month, according to a press release.
read nowMeatheads celebrates a decade in business
January 16, 2017
Meatheads is celebrating 10 years in business with an $8 meal, featuring a burger, fries and drink, just as the same meal was priced in 2007, according to a…
read nowJersey Mike's offers half off via new online ordering
January 16, 2017
Online ordering has arrived at Jersey Mike's, and customers who create an account and place their first order between Jan. 16 and Feb. 17, 2017, will get half…
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5 money-saving supply chain trends for 2017
January 16, 2017
Having a solid supply chain is imperative for restaurants looking to reduce food-safety issues and to keep costs low, said Consolidated Concepts President…
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Why gluten-free isn't a dying trend
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The gluten-free demand, which started a few ago, shows no signs of abatement. Instead, the trend is giving indications that it's spreading to include all…
read nowUncle Maddio's boosting speed of service with menu redesign
January 13, 2017
Uncle Maddio's Pizza has gone back to the drawing board — literally — to introduce a menu redesign as well as new menu items to maximize operations, expedite…
read nowGroup forms to set supply chain best practices
January 13, 2017
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association is joining forces with food industry management consultancy, Kinetic12, to develop a set of best…
read nowPanera's menu goes 100% clean
January 13, 2017
Panera Bread announced today that its entire US food menu and portfolio of Panera at Home products are now free from flavors, preservatives, sweeteners and…
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Court action goes forward against Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Starbucks, Domino's
January 13, 2017
Some very big names — including Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Starbucks and Domino's — got some very bad news this morning when news broke that a stay granted three…
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ICX Association looks to ‘elevate’ the state of customer experience with annual awards
January 13, 2017
Nomination deadline for the association's annual awards is March 15, 2017.
read nowDig Inn digs into first suburban location
January 12, 2017
Dig Inn, a healthy fast casual concept known for its melting broth, has opened its first New York suburban location in Rye Brook's Rye Ridge Plaza, according…
read nowDickey's to open 4 Washington locations
January 12, 2017
Texas native Dan Pelfrey was striving to bring some of his hometown barbecue to Washington, and to make it happen he signed a contract with Dickey's Barbecue…
read nowPei Wei adds two Thai bowls
January 12, 2017
Pei Wei is sprinkling some authentic Thai to its menu. The fast casual rice bowl concept expanded its menu after the new year with two new aromatic options…
read nowBlast & Brew seeks Phoenix-area franchisees
January 12, 2017
Fast casual pizza mecca, Phoenix, Arizona, is about to get a little something to wash down all those pies, as the beer and pizza brand, Blast & Brew, seeks…
read nowThe Taco Truck rolling into Philly
January 12, 2017
Bringing the flavors of Mexico to New York and New Jersey since 2009, The Taco Truck will do the same in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The state's first location…
read nowLuna Grill taps Intalytics to drive growth
January 11, 2017
Luna Grill needed help to grow beyond its 30 units (with another 17 planned for this year), and is partnering with Intalytics in researching and analyzing new…
read nowChi'Lantro donates 100 percent of proceeds to charity
January 11, 2017
Fast casual Korean BBQ concept Chi'Lantro recently held a special event to celebrate its newest location in the south shore district of Austin, Texas, and…
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