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Noodles & Company unveils low-carb pasta bowls
April 10, 2015
Noodles & Company unveiled its newest menu items for spring: BUFF Bowls.
read nowPieology selects former California Pizza Kitchen exec as VP
April 10, 2015
Richard Pineda is now vice president of supply chain, and Hans Milberger is director of construction.
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Back to the future: 6 innovative technologies saving restaurants money and changing the industry
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
The restaurant of the future is here, with technological innovations that enable faster, more efficient and more profitable operations than ever.
read nowTop 10 social media performers includes mix of QSR, pizza, fast casual
April 9, 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based technology and data company Engagement Labs released its top 10 quick service restaurants based on social media performance on…
read nowChowNow provides Google Wallet to customers 'at no additional cost'
April 9, 2015
ChowNow updated restaurant clients' ordering apps to include Google Wallet as of today at no additional cost.
read nowIFA advocating for SBA to develop 'reasonable standards' for franchises
April 9, 2015
IFA stated that franchisors and franchisees should not be considered "affiliated" solely because of contractual rights and obligations.
read nowPieology expands footprint in Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan
April 9, 2015
The Louisville location will seat approximately 100 guests.
read nowSchlotzsky's to make tax day 'Lotz Better' with free sandwich
April 9, 2015
The brand's "Tax Day Bites" social media campaign will encourage guests to take a photo inside the restaurant with their free sandwich and upload it to…
read nowStarbucks to unveil decade-long research benefiting 'more than a million farmers' globally
April 9, 2015
In collaboration with the Costa Rican Coffee Institute, the company will release a decade of agronomy research available for commercialization.
read nowStarbucks invests in higher education, charitable initiatives
April 9, 2015
Starbucks will fund higher education for employees through Arizona State University's online degree program and donate to charities in the U.S. and Africa.
read nowMcDonald's, Starbucks under investigation for tax evasion in EU
April 9, 2015
McDonald’s is joining Starbucks in an investigation of the companies' tax affairs in Europe by European Union officials.
read nowCaptain D's to expand southern footprint with 14 new locations
April 8, 2015
The brand will expand its footprint in Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and South Carolina.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla to offer 'tax relief' with free chips and queso on April 15
April 8, 2015
The offer is available nationwide.
read nowIngenico Group launches Wi-Fi, Bluetooth enabled tableside payment
April 8, 2015
Ingenico Group, provider of seamless payment systems, launched an iWL series Wi-Fi enabled mobile terminal solution for use in the US market. This extension to…
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Social media is a must, but not enough: tips for getting creative
by Nanxi Liu — CEO, Enplug
Owners need to look outside the box and develop strategies that seamlessly integrate with customers’ always-on and always-connected world.
read nowJersey Mike's named 'Official Sub Sandwich Shop of the New York Yankees'
April 7, 2015
The agreement includes in-stadium LED signage, use of marks offline and game tickets that Jersey Mike's will use for in-store and on-air sweepstakes on WFAN.
read nowJuice It Up! raises $15K to support Muscular Dystrophy Association
April 7, 2015
Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie franchise, joined customers to support the 33rd annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Shamrock program.
read nowFormer WFF chair to join Captain D's as chief people officer
April 7, 2015
Captain D's, a national fast casual seafood restaurant, announced that Wendy Harkness has joined the company as chief people officer, effective April 7.
read nowNetworld EVP recognized as 'corporate visionary' in Folio: awards
April 7, 2015
Folio: will recognize honorees on June 8 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.
read nowLRS releases waitlist app that sends table status updates to host stand remotely
April 7, 2015
Long Range Systems, a supplier of technology designed to improve and enhance the guest experience, announced an updated version of On Cue for Restaurants.
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