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Push is on for paid sick leave
January 16, 2015
The president is backing The Healthy Families Act, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to offer up to a week of paid sick time.
read nowRestaurant sales up, retail sales down in December
January 16, 2015
The restaurant industry posted its eighth consecutive monthly increase and strongest volume ever in December, adding 43,600 jobs.
read nowNRAEF develops first-ever Food And Beverage Service Competency Model
January 16, 2015
The model provides a framework for understanding career opportunities within the industry, and aligns with other industry models to demonstrate common…
read nowHalal Guys ink 50-unit SoCal deal
January 16, 2015
The deal gives the franchisee exclusive rights to San Luis Obispo, Kern and San Bernardino counties, as well as everything south of those markets.
read nowTop 100: Restaurants – Genghis Grill
January 16, 2015
Genghis Grill is number 50 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Restaurants.
read nowGE Capital to finance Blast 825° expansion
January 15, 2015
Scottsdale, Arizona-based GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced a $7.6 million term loan and $2.0 million revolving credit facility provided to…
read nowPizzaRev 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…
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