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Tropical Smoothie Café commits $20 million for franchisee financing
July 23, 2014
Tropical Smoothie Café, with the backing of private equity firm BIP Capital, has launched a financing program to help existing franchisees open additional…
read nowFormer Jimmy John's CEO launching location aware mobile ordering platform
July 23, 2014
Gregg Majewski, former CEO of Jimmy John's, announced today that he is launching Qmyfood, a mobile ordering platform which features location aware technology.
read nowDigital marketing provider secures $500K in capital for restaurant industry growth
July 23, 2014
Elevate Research Inc. announced today that it has secured $500,000 in seed capital to support its growth in the restaurant and retail industries. The…
read nowCypress Hospitality launches web-based restaurant management software
July 23, 2014
Cypress Hospitality has announced plans to release a web-based restaurant management software, FobeSoft, nationwide. Previously only available in…
read nowJamba Juice's loyalty program hits 1 million
July 23, 2014
Jamba Juice's consumer loyalty program surpassed its 1 million member mark on July 17.
read nowHai Street Kitchen & Co. launches Screaming Tuna Roll
July 23, 2014
Hai Street Kitchen & Co recently added the Screaming Tuna Roll to its menu.
read nowMore consumers opting for takeout meals over hotel room service
July 23, 2014
Recent data from PFK Hospitality Research shows that hotel room service revenues fell 9.5 percent from 2007 to 2012, with some hotels discontinuing operations…
read nowEast Coast Wings & Grill offering buy six, get six promo
July 23, 2014
East Coast Wings & Grill will offer a special buy six wings, get six wings free deal on July 29 in recognition of National Chicken Wing Day.
read nowU.S. restaurant traffic remains stagnant with no tailwind in sight
July 23, 2014
U.S. consumers made approximately 61 billion visits to restaurants in the year ending May 2014, which is a stagnant number and remains below pre-Recession…
read nowJamba Juice gives away millionth beverage to Isis mobile wallet user
July 23, 2014
Jamba Juice announced that it recently gave away its millionth free beverage to an Isis mobile wallet user.
read nowCapriotti’s debuts in Virginia
July 23, 2014
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop will open its first restaurant in Virginia on Aug. 4. The new restaurant will be located at 1500 Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn.
read nowEncore Restaurants purchases eight Five Guys units, plans to develop 45 more
July 22, 2014
Encore Restaurants LLC, a subsidiary of Dallas-based Encore Enterprises Inc., has announced the purchase of eight existing Five Guys Burgers and Fries…
read nowCorner Bakery rolls out bus tour fundraiser to fight child hunger
July 22, 2014
Corner Bakery Cafe is calling on educators to help kick off its summer-long fundraiser for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger…
read nowTogo's plans to give away 10,000 free sandwiches on July 24
July 22, 2014
Togo's Eateries Inc., announced plans to give away 10,000 #24 Turkey & Avocado sandwiches to celebrate 24 million #24s being sold, making the #24 one of…
read nowGenghis Grill launches new summer drinks
July 22, 2014
Genghis Grill announced the limited launch of three new summer drinks. Available at restaurants nationwide for $2.99 each, the new Strawberry Summer line…
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Chipotle cites increased throughput as a driver behind same-store sales lift
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Same-store sales drive strong second quarter results.
read nowDickey's opens new restaurants in Michigan and Colorado
July 22, 2014
Dickey's announced today the opening of two new restaurants, one in Ferndale, Mich., and one in Castle Rock, Colo.
read nowChef Nick Graff joins Noodles & Company as director of Culinary R&D
July 22, 2014
Noodles & Company recently announced the appointment of Chef Nick Graff as director of Culinary Research and Development. Graff will oversee the…
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6 steps to promote staff, customer allergen awareness
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Have a disclaimer up in your restaurant that lets customers know the efforts made to accommodate diners with special dietary needs.
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LevelUp's new StartUp program aimed at limited-service restaurants
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Consumers don't become comfortable making mobile payments until their third transaction.
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