Starbucks opens first store in Colombia

July 17, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company announced today the opening of its first store in Colombia. Fifty more stores are planned to open in the market over next five years.

Zaxby's brings Fried Pickles back to summer menu

July 17, 2014

Zaxby’s announced today it is bringing back Fried Pickles as a limited time offer menu item and is also featuring its Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal. Both are…

Native Foods Café announces partnerships with three non-profits

July 17, 2014

Native Foods Café announced today its newest giveback program, "Native Pals," a long-term partnership with Mercy For Animals, The Surfrider Foundation, and…

Dinova enhances mobile app to help business travelers find preferred restaurants

July 17, 2014

Dinova LLC recently announced the launch of a mobile application for Android and iPhone smartphones that will help business travelers locate Dinova network…

Tyson’s tender offer for Hillshire set at $63 per share

July 17, 2014

Tyson Foods has commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Hillshire Brands Company at a price of $63.00 per share. The…

Woody’s Bar-B-Q launches trio of LTO sandwiches

July 17, 2014

Woody’s Bar-B-Q will launch its “Cluck, Moo, & Grunt” trio of LTO sandwiches beginning July 21. The collection includes:

Are Millennials really that hard to please?

Exceeding expectations on food taste is the best way to assure a great experience across generations.

Why is the speakeasy bar concept growing internationally but not in the US?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Colombian-based Wingz's customers require an electronic key to gain access to its restaurants.

Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

Cardfree, Xpient form omnichannel partnership for restaurant customers

July 16, 2014

Cardfree, a mobile commerce provider, has announced its partnership with Xpient Solutions, a POS and technology provider used by 17 top QSR brands. According…

I Dream of Falafel hosts giveaways for Wrigleyville opening

July 16, 2014

I Dream of Falafel is set to open its fifth location on Thursday. The latest Chicagoland restaurant will be in Wrigleyville, at 851 W. Belmont.

Henny Penny earns three Business Marketing Assoc. awards

July 16, 2014

Fresh to Order announces promotions and hires to support growth

July 16, 2014

Atlanta-based Fresh To Order has promoted Craig Light to vice president of Operations. Light, who has spent the past five years serving as area director, will…

Panasonic unveils next-gen surveillance camera platform

July 16, 2014

Panasonic has announced the availability of its new 3 Series camera platform. Built on the same UniPhier LSI platform as its flagship 6 Series camera line, …

Kronos outlines three trends transforming workforce management

July 16, 2014

Kronos Incorporated recently hosted an event with retail and hospitality executives, including those from Starbucks, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Forever 21 and…

Lavu releases delivery and routing extension for iPad POS system

July 16, 2014

Lavu Inc. announced today the addition of a new delivery and routing extension to its iPad POS system.

Johnny Rockets opens second restaurant in Rio Grande Valley, Texas

July 16, 2014

Johnny Rockets announced the opening of its newest restaurant, a free-standing 2,500-square-foot unit located at 3340 Pablo Kisel Boulevard in the Morrison…

Corner Bakery Café inks 12-unit deal for expansion into Oregon

July 16, 2014

Corner Bakery Café announced today a new partnership with franchise partner NW Ventures, led by Luis Boyance.

Smashburger tops off menu with organic arugula and mushrooms

July 16, 2014

Smashburger announced the addition of organic arugula and organic mushrooms on its menus nationwide.

Capriotti's to open first Georgia location this September

July 16, 2014

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop announced today it has signed a multi-unit agreement with Michael Li, marking the company's entry into Georgia.