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Five steps to creating a successful catering platform
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Having a plan is crucial to the success of catering within your organization, and it includes timelines, teams, locations, the menu and marketing.
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Clorder launches online ordering site to help restaurants raise charitable donations
September 3, 2014
Clorder Inc., a developer of cloud-based food ordering solutions, has launched a new website that helps raise funds for charities from placing restaurant…
read nowCorner Bakery rallies to help end childhood hunger this month
September 3, 2014
Corner Bakery Cafe will offer a free freshly baked Whoopee Pie on a next visit to customers who donate a $1 or more to No Kid Hungry through Sept. 28.
read nowTogo's partners with Share Our Strength
September 3, 2014
Togo's Eateries will offer a free 20 oz. fountain drink to guests who make a $1 donation to Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry from Sept.10-20.
read nowPYT Burger teams up with Fransmart for franchising growth
September 3, 2014
Philadelphia's PYT Burger has partnered with franchise development company Fransmart to expand the brand through franchising.
read nowGenghis Grill provides football helmets, scholarships to local high school
September 3, 2014
Genghis Grill donated $2,500 to the Mira Mesa Football Booster Club this month, just in time to get the Marauders' varsity team suited up for the 2014-201…
read nowThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf adds five drinks to fall menu
September 3, 2014
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is adding three new flavors to its fall lineup: Butter Pecan Latte, Butter Pecan Ice Blended drink, and Pumpkin Chai Ice Blended…
read nowNewk's adds three sandwiches to fall lineup
September 3, 2014
Newk's Eatery is adding the Newk's Pork Q, The Cuban and Newk's Turkey Avocado to its menu through November.
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Wait time zero: The need for speed
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
Restaurant efficiency experts cite the 7-second rule; a 7-second reduction in customer wait times increases a chain’s market share by as much as 1 percent.
read nowIndependent restaurants experience slowed traffic
September 2, 2014
The strength and marketing clout of major and small restaurant chains kept total restaurant industry traffic flat instead of declining in the April/May/June…
read nowPie Five Pizza launches Meatball Ricotta Pie
September 2, 2014
Pie Five Pizza has introduced its latest limited-time offer – the Meatball Ricotta Pie, featuring a smoked provolone and mozzarella blend, organic marinara…
read nowBlaze Pizza adds nine franchise groups
September 2, 2014
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza announced that its 40th restaurant is set to open next month in San Diego. The company also announced it has signed nine new area…
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Restaurants tap into the selfie trend
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Selfies that include brand references are an implied testimonial, and brands are wise to tap into the trend.
read nowZaxby's offers free music downloads for movie partnership
September 2, 2014
Zaxby's will offer a free song download each week now through Sept. 28 as part of its promotional partnership with the movie 'The Identical.'
read nowStarbucks trucks being tested on campuses
September 2, 2014
Starbucks is rolling out coffee trucks at three college campuses this fall: Arizona State University, James Madison University and Coastal Carolina.
read nowStarbucks launches 'Branded Solutions' in MENA region
September 2, 2014
Starbucks has announced the launch of its ‘Branded Solutions’ program in its Middle East and North Africa region.
read nowSmoothie King recognizes Franchisee of the Year
September 2, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises recognized David and Dawn Cotrone and their son David Cotrone, Jr.as its Franchisee of the Year during its annual conference in New…
read nowSharky's named 'Best Mexican Cuisine' for 5th time
September 2, 2014
The Los Angeles Daily News recently named Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill "Best Mexican Cuisine" for the fifth consecutive year.
read nowPort City Java plans grand opening for first cafe in Jacksonville, N.C.
September 2, 2014
Port City Java opened its newest café at 102 Marine Blvd. in Jacksonville, N.C.
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea expands in Chicago
September 2, 2014
Peet's Coffee & Tea announced the opening of 16 new stores in a phased rollout across the market this fall.
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