News & Media
Part 1: Why more restaurants are getting REAL
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Hundreds of restaurant brands have achieved REAL certification, but what are they getting out of it? Our two-part report begins with a look at research into…
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Au Bon Pain releases fall menu
August 23, 2016
Au Bon Pain released its fall menu. New items include the smoky Swiss turkey sandwich, a pumpkin croissant, chai pumpkin spice latte and a pumpkin blondie.
read now1000 Degrees moves into Deer Park
August 23, 2016
Deer Park, Texas, will see the newest 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza across from San Jacinto College, a company press release reported. The location will open…
read nowTechnomic report says customers blame restaurants for third-party delivery service failures
August 23, 2016
Technomic Inc. found that 76 percent of consumers polled hold restaurants responsible for all errors on online portals and delivery services. In fact, the…
read nowCosi announces major leadership changes
August 23, 2016
Cosi Inc. said in a news release that CEO RJ Dourney has been terminated and Chief Financial Officer Miguel Rossy-Donovan has resigned to accept a CFO position…
read nowCousins Subs partners with Green Bay Packers for ultimate giveaway
August 23, 2016
Cousins Subs, a Milwaukee-based concept, is now in a three-year partnership with the Green Bay Packers NFL team.
read nowPaytronix updates platform
August 23, 2016
Paytronix Systems has implemented upgrades to its Paytronix Platform.
read nowPizzaRevs up in the Lone Star State
August 23, 2016
PizzaRev is gearing up to develop franchise and corporate stores in the Austin and San Antonio regions in Texas.
read nowJuice It Up! stirs up healthy back to school menu items
August 23, 2016
Juice It Up! is debuting a limited time combo menu for children 12 and under as the back to school season hits.
read nowRSR reveals digital gift card winners
August 23, 2016
Retail Systems Research has published the report, "Digital Gift Cards In 2016: Where Omni-Channel Strategy Meets Customer Expectations."
read nowGyro Day celebrated by Gyroville through promotion
August 23, 2016
Gyroville is celebrating Gyro Day Sept. 1 at all eight Florida locations of the chain. On that day, guests can purchase a gyro for $4, according to a…
read nowBoston Market's new LTO revolves around chicken
August 23, 2016
For a limited time, Boston Market is offering diners a new rotisserie chicken Marsala, according to a company press release.
read nowChicken Salad Chick opens new Florida location
August 22, 2016
Chicken Salad Chick announced its third Florida location in Jacksonville, according to a company press release. The unit will open on Aug. 30 and will kick off…
read nowPieology moves into Tennessee with gift in hand
August 22, 2016
Pieology is breaking into the Volunteer State, opening its first Tennessee location in Franklin by first doing a very good deed. The chain is donating $5,00…
read nowJustin Timberlake's fast casual brand names new CEO
August 22, 2016
Carve Barbecue has named James J. Fenlason as its CEO and CFO, according to a company press release.
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Franchise Focus: Togo's exec pulls back the curtain on loyalty strategy
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Cultivating brand loyalty is a key component to running any successful restaurant, but implementing it is easier said than done. Despite the difficulties, one…
read nowChicago hosting 'Battle of the Baristas'
August 20, 2016
This year’s most intricately designed cups of coffee in America will be poured today in the Windy City when Gloria Jean’s Coffees hosts the "Battle of the…
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Congrats to the restaurant winners in the 2016 'Inc. 5000'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Inc. Magazine has named America's top 5,000 fastest-growing businesses, and the list includes a healthy representation of restaurants.
read nowQikServe partners with Van Hessen on mobile ordering and payment
August 19, 2016
QikServe, a mobile order and payment company, announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Van Hessen, a provider of automation systems for the…
read nowGuests now viewing augmented reality artwork via Moe’s mobile app
August 19, 2016
Moe's Southwest Grill has created an augmented reality (AR) campaign around in-restaurant artwork featuring foodscapes, which it describes as stunning…
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