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Menchie's grows California footprint with Santa Maria unit
December 22, 2014
Menchie's has announced the opening of its newest store at Crossroads at Santa Maria, located at 2202 South Bradly Rd. in Santa Maria, California.
read nowUncle Maddio's new IT strategy includes loyalty, ordering and security
December 22, 2014
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will launch a new IT strategy in Q1 aimed at improving customer engagement and franchisee satisfaction.
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Executive round table: Fast casual segment leaders make their 2015 predictions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Local marketing, local sourcing, mobile technologies and customer service initiatives are all expected to move to the front burner in the New Year.
read nowChipotle will discuss Q4, FY 2014 results on Feb. 3
December 22, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on Feb. 3 at 4:3…
read nowSchlotzsky's opens first Russian location
December 22, 2014
The new restaurant debuted in Kamergerskiy, a historical area in Moscow, on Nov. 10.
read nowRestaurant startup game app launches
December 22, 2014
Players can build their own fine dining, family restaurants and fast food places in Restaurant Bigwig 2.0 for the iPad.
read nowNTN Buzztime names new chief financial officer
December 22, 2014
Allen Wolff, among other responsibilities, will assume the principal accounting duties and report directly to CEO Ram Krishnan.
read nowConvention chair named for 2015 National Restaurant Association Show
December 22, 2014
John C. Metz will serve as convention chair for the 2015 NRA's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the 2015 Beverage Alcohol for Restaurants at the NRA Show.
read nowNLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer
December 22, 2014
The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.
read nowIFA launches labor resource site for franchisees
December 22, 2014
The International Franchise Association has unveiled a new resource website for franchisees. The Franchise Labor & Workforce Hub includes information for…
read nowNational Restaurant Association Show rebrands wine, spirits and beer event
December 22, 2014
The International Wine, Spirts & Beer Event, a perennial feature of the National Restaurant Association Show in May, has been renamed as BAR, which stands…
read nowMiddleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster
December 22, 2014
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.
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Rearview 2014: Mobile helps brands reduce friction, stay connected
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mobile technology helped brands reduce friction and connect with customers in 2014.
read nowDFW airport adds new restaurants
December 19, 2014
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport now offers Banh Shop and Genghis Grill.
read nowJuice It Up! plants flag in Oregon
December 19, 2014
The Area Development Agreement with Juice 55 LLC includes three franchise locations in the Portland area, with the first scheduled to open in Hillsboro in…
read nowMarriott launches food and beverage incubator
December 19, 2014
Mariott is inviting entrepreneurs, chefs, bartenders and artisans to visit canvas-startup.com and pitch a food or drink concept for a select group of Marriott…
read nowMission Burrito rebrands as 'Überrito'
December 19, 2014
The name change is the first step in a three-step process that will include revamping the décor in four existing Houston-area units and developing new markets.
read nowCowboy Chicken adds Razzleberry Tea
December 19, 2014
Cowboy Chicken's new Razzleberry Tea is available at all Cowboy Chicken locations for a limited time and is freshly brewed from tea leaves infused with…
read nowBURGERFI matching gift card purchases with gift to American Red Cross
December 19, 2014
BURGERFI will make a dollar-for-dollar matching donation to the American Red Cross for every gift card purchased through Dec. 31.
read nowMinimum wage employees in 21 states to get a raise in the New Year
December 19, 2014
Twenty-one states are positioned to raise their minimum wages on Jan. 1. According to a news release from the Employment Policies Institute, other cities and…
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