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Habit showcasing Hatch chiles for limited time
July 29, 2014
Habit Restaurants LLC will add the Hatch Chile Charburger to its menu from Aug. 20 through Sept.30 at more than 90 locations. The Habit’s launch of the new…
read nowHow Do You Roll? inks 35 unit SoCal expansion deal
July 29, 2014
How Do You Roll? recently inked a deal with MMLS Holdings LLC to develop 35 units across Southern California over the next 10 years.
read nowSan Diego City Council passes minimum wage hike
July 29, 2014
On Monday, the San Diego City Council approved an ordinance that would raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour by January 2017, according to a report from…
read nowWingstop posts strong second quarter
July 29, 2014
Wingstop reported a 15.3-percent increase in same-store sales growth in Q2 2014.
read nowFatburger, Buffalo's Cafe open co-branded unit in Islamabad
July 29, 2014
Fatburger announced today the opening of its first co-branded location in Islamabad, Pakistan.
read nowBuffalo's offers half-off Death Valley wings
July 29, 2014
Buffalo's and participating Buffalo's Express locations plan to mark National Chicken Wing Day today by offering half off Death Valley wings.
read nowBlazing Onion Burger partners with eTouchMenu for order and payment app
July 29, 2014
Blazing Onion Burger will partner with eTouchMenu to launch an iPad app for guest-initiated order and payment.
read nowJimmy John's donates $1 million to families of fallen, disabled soldiers
July 29, 2014
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches announced today it is donating $1 million to benefit families of America's fallen and disabled military service men and women…
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Teaching in-store and digital ordering to play nice
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
One of the leading brands is on its way to a digital ordering majority. Is your brand ready to handle the demand from outside your walls?
read nowWendy’s testing build-your-own sandwich model
July 28, 2014
The build-your-own model is quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception in the restaurant industry, thanks to fast casual players such as Chipotle. It…
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KFC Canada’s fast casual concept plans expansion, beer menu
July 28, 2014
KFC Canada announced the expansion of its KFC Fresh fast casual concept, which first made its debut in December 2013.
read nowFalafill joins Chicago's The NOSH with pop-up storefront
July 28, 2014
Falafill has joined The NOSH Chicago and will serve lunch at a pop-up storefront on The Plaza each Friday. The NOSH will be held each Friday from 11 a.m. to …
read nowFazoli's offering free lasagna for National Lasagna Day July 29
July 28, 2014
Fazoli's will give away its Twice-Baked Lasagna on July 29 in recognition of National Lasagna Day.
read nowMcAlister's Deli offering anniversary tumbler, sweepstakes
July 28, 2014
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, McAlister's Deli will offer new tumbers for purchase at participating stores nationwide.
read nowJamba launching franchise recruiting campaign
July 28, 2014
Jamba Inc. today announced the launch of a new franchise recruiting campaign focused on single store development in existing and new domestic markets.
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How do you become the Uber of food?
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
When an idea comes along like UBER or OpenTable, you have to challenge the status quo and create a better way to serve the customer.
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Back to the Basics takes a deep look at the restaurant industry workforce
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
'I truly believe that great things come from people getting together and collaborating,' Mike Tyler, CEO War Room.
read nowChipotle announces Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth lineup
July 25, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today its chef and music line-up for Cultivate Dallas-Ft. Worth, scheduled for Oct.18 at Lake Carolyn near Irving, Texas. The…
read nowYounger consumers prioritize speed of service and technology
July 25, 2014
Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers total about 74 percent of the U.S. population, and make up a majority of foodservice consumers.
read nowSweet Tomatoes & Souplantation hosts DIY dessert promo
July 25, 2014
From now through July 31, Sweet Tomatoes and Souplantation restaurants are hosting a "Sweet Insanity" promotion, inviting guests to make their own soft serve…
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