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Starbucks suspends 'Race Together' campaign amid criticism
by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld
Hoping to encourage a dialogue around race-related issues, the Seattle-based coffee giant devised the now partially dismantled "Race Together" campaign where…
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Managing customers online, tracking ROI among top concerns for restaurateurs
March 24, 2015
LivingSocial has released its "Restaurants Trends & Insights for 2015" report, which found that 68 percent of restaurateurs have limited marketing budgets and…
read nowPollo Campero announces 11.8% sales growth
March 24, 2015
Pollo Campero, the world's largest Latin chicken restaurant brand, announced an 11.8 percent same store sales growth at comparable United States stores for the…
read nowMcAlister's Deli targeting Phoenix for franchise growth
March 24, 2015
McAlister's Deli announced today it is targeting Phoenix for franchise growth.
read nowRed Robin Burger Works continues Washington, DC expansion
March 24, 2015
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced Monday that a second Washington, DC-area Red Robin Burger Works will open on March 23, 2015 at 1028 19th Street, NW…
read nowUCLA business program to host restaurant executive conference
March 23, 2015
UCLA Extension will host the 19th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference on Thursday, April 16 at UCLA Covel Commons in Los Angeles.
read nowNRA celebrates Women's History month
March 23, 2015
The National Restaurant Association is celebrating Women’s History month this March by recognizing the contributions of many women who have achieved success in…
read nowMarco's celebrates National Spinach Day by fighting hunger
March 23, 2015
On Thursday, March 26, Marco’s Pizza is celebrating National Spinach Day by offering customers a free medium Grilled Chicken Florentine pizza for bringing a…
read nowPie Five comes sweepin' down the plain with first Oklahoma store
March 23, 2015
The Stillwater restaurant will mark Pie Five’s 40th location in 11 states.
read nowCoalition for Sustainable Egg Supply hen housing study found 'trade-offs' for each system
March 20, 2015
'Depending on the goals and perspectives of a food production company, egg producer or other food system stakeholder, those trade-offs may be weighed…
read nowIFA to appeal Seattle minimum wage law on behalf of franchisees
March 20, 2015
The International Franchise Association announced today that it will appeal a recent decision in federal court that the organization claims allows the city of…
read nowIFA applauds House for taking a stand against new union election rules
March 20, 2015
International Franchise Association Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy Robert Cresanti issued a statement on the passage of Senate…
read nowMarco's offers free pizza on National Spinach Day
March 20, 2015
Thursday, March 26 is National Spinach Day, a day honoring the leafy green vegetable that's loved by both Popeye and parents.
read nowZaxby’s celebrates 25th anniversary
March 20, 2015
Zaxby’s is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It started in March 1990 as a local restaurant serving the college community of Statesboro, Georgia.
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Ask these five questions when selecting supply chain partners to grow your restaurant catering, delivery business
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
There are five key things restaurant entrepreneurs, leaders and operators should consider before entering into any business relationship with a third party…
read nowBaristas expands into eastern and central Pennsylvania
March 20, 2015
Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. announced that BMOC Partners, who is a Baristas master franchiser, has completed the lease agreements for its third franchised…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café accelerates growth plans in Philly and New Jersey
March 20, 2015
Tropical Smoothie Café announced it is actively pursuing Philadelphia and Northern New Jersey for franchise growth.
read nowSteak 'n Shake achieves 24th consecutive quarter of same-store growth
March 20, 2015
Dating back to 2009, Steak 'n Shake has attained 24 consecutive quarters of same-store sales increases.
read nowEarthLink launches IT bundle for franchisees that 'lack financial resources'
March 19, 2015
EarthLink Holdings Corp., a managed network and cloud solutions provider for businesses and restaurants, announced the launch of a new bundled franchise…
read nowAmerican Holdings acquires JoJo's Pizza Kitchen, Fresca's Mexican Grill
March 19, 2015
American Restaurant Holdings Inc. announced its acquisition of Fresca's Mexican Grill and JoJo's Pizza Kitchen. The acquisitions were completed via ARHI's…
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