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Jimmy John's, Chipotle rank high for millennial loyalty
December 19, 2014
According to new research from YouGov, Jimmy John’s, Chipotle, Chick-Fil-A and Whataburger, have the highest current millennial customer loyalty among all…
read nowbogopogo launches restaurant mobile coupon plan
December 19, 2014
bogopogo has launched its FRAMPLE (Free + Sample) plan, providing free mobile coupon access to all restaurants across the US and allowing them to promote their…
read nowTop 100: Menu Trends – Embracing beer and alcohol
December 19, 2014
Embracing beer and alcohol is number seven on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.
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Debunking McDonald's service time criticism
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Customers and investors prefer innovation and quality over short wait times.
read nowPie Five marks second DC area location
December 18, 2014
Pie Five Pizza will open its newest restaurant in Sterling, Virginia, on Friday. This will be the brand's second location in the Virginia/Washington, DC…
read nowWill your lawn be on the menu in 2015?
December 18, 2014
Weeds will start popping up on menus in 2015, says one analyst.
read nowOrderUp adds AOL veteran to executive team
December 18, 2014
Baltimore-based OrderUp has hired former AOL SVP of Corporate Development Michael Smith as its new VP of Corporate and Business Development.
read nowKey themes for '15: Food quality, customization, customer-facing technology
December 18, 2014
Fitch Ratings released its 2015 Outlook for the US Restaurant industry, predicting an improvement in sales trends, the easing of commodities pressures and…
read nowStarbucks China opens new reserve store, rolls out partner exchange program
December 18, 2014
The Chengdu Taikoo Li store features Sichuan-inspired tiles, silk artwork by local craftsmen, and a warm wood tone interior similar to the materials used in…
read nowHalal Guys franchisee to develop restaurants in the Houston market
December 18, 2014
The new franchisee has signed on to develop 5 units in the Houston area, representing half of the total available market, leaving more stores available for…
read nowGreat Wraps inks development deal for DFW and Oklahoma City
December 18, 2014
Great Wraps currently has 80 locations in 18 states. The new deal will add Oklahoma to the mix for the first time.
read nowPizza Studio continues SoCal expansion
December 18, 2014
Pizza Studio is opening its 26th store today, located in Compton, California's Gateway Towne Center. Compton city officials will be on hand for an official…
read nowTop 100: Menu Trends – Customization
December 18, 2014
Customization is number nine on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.
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Rearview 2014: Cause marketing moves from fundraising to partnerships
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Cause marketing went to the next level in 2014, beyond raising awareness and funds for a cause to deep partnerships between restaurants and non-profits.
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Is your restaurant green?
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
Even though going green may cost more than conventional items, consumers are willing to pay more for the opportunity; for them it is not an indulgence but a…
read nowAgreement enables Paytronix Rewards, NCR Aloha POS integration
December 17, 2014
The new Cloud Connect integration will enable Paytronix to integrate, maintain and deploy its solution across NCR’s install base of more than 100,00…
read nowFeast BBQ opens 2nd location
December 17, 2014
Indiana-based Feast BBQ is jumping the Ohio River to open a second location in Louisville, Kentucky.
read nowDining habits shifting toward snacks
December 17, 2014
In 2004, one-third of survey respondents reported they ate several small meals throughout the day, while 10 years later, 39 percent of respondents indicate…
read nowPeet's pulls out of Ohio after 18 months
December 17, 2014
The company had said it planned to grow its East Coast presence from the Cleveland market; now its focus will shift to better-performing markets.
read nowPanera Bread progressing toward animal welfare goals
December 17, 2014
Among its successes: 91 percent of Panera's pork supply is antibiotic-free, 80 percent of is beef is grass-fed and 100 percent of its chicken is…
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