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More 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.
read nowAllergyEats conference planned for October in NYC
July 21, 2014
The 2014 AllergyEats Food Allergy Conference is set for Oct. 21 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Radisson Martinique in New York City. This year’s event is open to…
read nowRestaurant recruiting firm launches regional development franchising program
July 21, 2014
Patrice & Associates, a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in the restaurant industry, has introduced a regional development franchising program.
read nowPollo Tropical offers Parent's Day deal
July 21, 2014
To celebrate National Parent’s Day, Pollo Tropical is offering $2 off any Create Your Family Meal on July 27. The deal is available to customers who text…
read nowTava Indian Kitchen taps Smashburger exec as CEO
July 21, 2014
Tava Indian Kitchen today announced that Jeremy Morgan, former SVP of Marketing and Consumer Insights for Smashburger, has been appointed CEO.
read nowBoston-area Bruegger's Bagels will offer burgers for a limited time
July 21, 2014
Bruegger’s Bagels will offer two free burgers available for a limited time at 21 of its Boston bakeries.
read nowMenchie's opens stores in Canada, Connecticut
July 21, 2014
Menchie's marked the opening of two stores recently, one in Canada and one in Connecticut. The Canadian store opened in Georgetown, Ontario, and marked the…
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