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Mission 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…
read nowJimmy 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…
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