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PizzaRev inks deal to expand in Boston
January 15, 2015
Los Angeles-based PizzaRev announced an agreement with restaurateurs Marc Phaneuf, Jr. and Marc Phaneuf, Sr. to bring the build-your-own pizza concept to…
read nowFazoli's franchisees report 12.2% sales increases in December
January 15, 2015
Franchisees were up 12.2 percent year-over-year, and company-owned units were up 8.4 percent in December.
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Juice It Up! gears up for aggressive expansion under new VP
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The California-based juice bar and smoothie concept hired its first-ever VP of Business Development in November, and Laina Sullivan is ready to take it…
read nowTaziki’s earns REAL certification
January 15, 2015
The Mediterranean concept is the first national franchise to earn the certification for nutrition and sustainability.
read nowNew year, new units
January 15, 2015
CUPS, Dickeys, Fatburger, Maui Wowi, Chicken Salad Chick, Capriottis, Modmarket, Sushirrito, Hale and Hearty Soups, Mooyah's, Giardino Gourmet Salads, GRILLiT…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla heating up Instagram with first-ever campaign
January 15, 2015
California Tortilla launched its first-ever Instagram campaign this month, asking customers to "Show Us Your Hot Sauce Face."
read nowGiardino Gourmet Salads inks 3 unit Nashville deal
January 15, 2015
The salad concept is breaking out of South Florida with its first franchise deal outside the Sunshine State.
read nowMenus aimed at helping diners keep New Year's Resolutions
January 15, 2015
January means resolutions, and fast casual restaurants are highlighting lighter, healthier options for diners.
read nowWinter menus feature comfort food, hearty options
January 15, 2015
Chilly weather means hearty menu options.
read nowTop 100: Marketing Campaigns – Zoës Goes Running
January 15, 2015
Zoës Goes Running is number one on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Marketing Campaigns.
read nowBlaze opens second location in New Jersey and Long Island
January 14, 2015
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own pizza chain, announced that it will open its second New Jersey store and its second Long Island location.
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New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business
by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza
If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.
read nowTop 100: Marketing Campaigns – Chipotle's campaign on better farming
January 14, 2015
Chipotle's campaign on better farming is number two on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Marketing Campaigns.
read nowShopKeep launches mobile app for iOS
January 14, 2015
The app works with ShopKeep Register, the company’s point of sale application, and offers users the ability to monitor business operations via their mobile…
read nowBlaze celebrate Gainesville opening with free pizza offering
January 13, 2015
Fast casual pizzeria Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza celebrated the grand opening of its first Gainseville, Florida location by offering customers a free 11-inch pizza.
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Is Zoës Kitchen poised for a breakout year?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Going public landed $42 million on the Mediterranean-inspired concept's balance sheet, and Zoës Kitchen is ready to put those dollars to work growing its…
read nowFranchise Expo South headed to Houston February 5-7
January 13, 2015
The Expo will include a small-business seminar series hosted in conjunction with the local Houston resources, and more than 40 other free seminars and five…
read nowCardinal's Wong signs on as spokesman for Jamba Juice
January 13, 2015
Kolten Wong, second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has signed on as spokesman for Jamba Juice's fresh squeezed juice line.
read nowPAR announces rollout of SureCheck Advantage device
January 13, 2015
Users can perform checklists and access unlimited compliance data and reports using the SureCheck Advantage.
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group appoints new IT VP
January 13, 2015
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., has promoted Ryan Nowlin to vice president – information technology.
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