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Front Burner Brands adds brand, marketing leaders
November 19, 2014
Maryellen Torres joined Front Burner Brands this summer as its first-ever chief brand officer, while Michele Whaley became the company's new senior director of…
read nowReport: Consumers plan to spend more at restaurants in '15
November 19, 2014
According to a new report on the state of the American consumer released today by the National Restaurant Association, although a majority of American…
read nowFresh To Order adding delivery at new South Carolina unit
November 19, 2014
Fresh To Order's first unit in South Carolina will focus on delivery, grab 'n go and catering.
read nowVendorSafe names new CEO with new private equity partnership
November 19, 2014
VendorSafe Technologies announced this week that Providence Equity Partners has become the company's majority shareholder. Details of the transaction were not…
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Having a loyalty app will help increase your bottom line
by Bob Leonard — CEO, iMobile3
Membership in loyalty programs is growing at a rate of 26.7 percent and loyalty programs can increase a brand’s market share by 20 percent.
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MAD Greens maximizing menu boards by integrating social
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Lucas Clarke, director of marketing for the Colorado-based salad concept, shares some insights into MAD Greens' integration of digital signage and social media.
watch nowLa Madeleine rolls out holiday catering and gift options
November 18, 2014
La Madeleine announced several holiday promotions, including catering and gift options.
read nowFuddruckers builds footprint in Maryland
November 18, 2014
The 3,600-square-foot location accommodates 100 guests, with seating for 20 on a covered patio.
read nowBoston Market gears up for holidays
November 18, 2014
Boston Market served more than 41,000 whole turkeys, nearly 3 million pounds of mashed potatoes and more than 13 million pieces of cornbread in November and…
read nowDickey's locations set to open in Alabama, Pennsylvania and California
November 18, 2014
Opening celebrations for all three new restaurants will include pulled pork sandwiches offered for $2, gift card and merchandise giveaways.
read nowSales up in October for Fazoli's franchisees
November 18, 2014
The brand also has commitments for 12 new franchised restaurants, including several in travel centers.
read nowCapriotti's franchise group changes name, adds board members
November 18, 2014
Dixie Foods International Inc., a Papa John's and Capriotti's Sandwich Shops franchisee, has changed its name to Preferred Restaurant Brands. The company has…
read nowChocolate companies warn of an impending shortage
November 18, 2014
Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…
read nowAsian concepts poised for high unit growth this year
November 18, 2014
New data from Technomic forecasts a 2.3-percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the 500 largest US restaurant chains.
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How a hotel became a hot fast casual concept
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marriott transformed its Courtyard food and beverage offerings away from the traditional buffet into a new fast casual format, resulting in a 27-percent jump…
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Jersey Mike's should break 1000-unit mark in 2015
Next year could be shaping up to be a banner year for Jersey Mike's. The sub shop is set to open 220 new stores in 2015, bringing its total to more than 1,000.
watch nowGusto Wood Fired Grill opens in Atlanta
November 17, 2014
The concept, which features grilled proteins, is owned by former NFL player Nate Hybl, who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
read nowLivingSocial adds communication platform for merchants
November 17, 2014
LivingSocial has launched Connect, a communications toolkit for merchants to engage and build relationships with customers acquired through its platform.
read nowPHresh opening first 'iKitchen' in Orlando
November 17, 2014
The new concept will feature a menu designed to follow American Heart Association guidelines, a small footprint and self-service kiosks.
read nowChipotle Cultivate Foundation awards $500,000 grant to the International Rescue Committee
November 17, 2014
The IRC's MicroProducer Academy helps refugee farmers adapt existing agricultural skills to an urban American environment and marketplace while improving their…
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