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Wand Corp. launches new marketing software features
July 2, 2014
Wand Corp. has launched two new features to help users better customize in-store marketing and sales efforts. According to a news release, the recent…
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Capriotti's CEO: Franchising an attractive option for those burned in the Great Recession
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Morris' passion for Capriotti's food and proven concept took him from franchisee to top exec.
read nowTropical Smoothie Café introduces tacos to summer menu
July 1, 2014
Tropical Smoothie Café announced recently the addition of three tacos to its menu for a limited time this summer.
read nowThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf joins forces with Operation Homefront to support service members
July 1, 2014
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will donate $1 to Operation Homefront from every purchase of its special "Support at Home" coffee and tea – and encourage…
read nowMenchie's adds Heath-inspired flavor to summer menu
July 1, 2014
Menchie’s announced today the introduction of Chocolate Glazed Toffee Bar Made With Heath flavor to its summer menu. The limited time offer will be available…
read nowMcAlister's Deli announces Free Tea Day, giveaways
July 1, 2014
McAlister's Deli announced plans today for its 6th annual Free Tea Day on July 24. Guests who visit any of the participating McAlister's locations will receive…
read nowMaui Wowi adding two mobile carts in Texas
July 1, 2014
Two new mobile carts are being added to Maui Wowi's Texas presence. Kimberly and Tony Revis of Houston, Texas plan to use the carts in events and venues in the…
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Burger Lounge CEO: Almost any food type can be 'fast casualized'
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
J. Dean Loring believes the 'better burger' bubble is here.
read nowRestaurant industry health and outlook hits a two-year peak
June 30, 2014
Driven by stronger sales and traffic levels and an increasingly optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant…
read nowGiardino expands Southern Florida presence
June 30, 2014
Giardino Gourmet Salads has opened its newest restaurant in Miami Lakes, Fla., in Park Centre located at 8008 NW 154 St. The restaurant will host a grand…
read nowFoodservice packaging providers expect volume growth for limited-service concepts
June 30, 2014
According to an annual survey conducted by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, foodservice packaging converters, raw material and machinery suppliers…
read nowReport: 93% of restaurant chains plan to raise menu prices
June 30, 2014
This year's unexpected food cost increases will likely to force chain restaurants to raise menu prices even as competition gets tighter. A new report from…
read nowManhattan Bagel featuring sandwiches, chilled blended drinks for summer
June 30, 2014
Manhattan Bagel is featuring two grilled lunch sandwiches and three Chillerz blended drinks this summer, according to a company press release.
read nowPaytronix adds four POS integrations to its rewards platform
June 30, 2014
Paytronix Systems Inc. announced that it has expanded its rewards platform with integrations to four additional POS systems, including Par Pixel Point, Digital…
read nowCalifornia repeals requirement for glove use by restaurant workers
June 30, 2014
California lawmakers repealed a regulation requiring restaurant employees to use gloves or utensils to handle food going directly to diners, according to the…
read nowAmazon rolling out takeout service
June 30, 2014
Amazon is rolling out a food takeout service to directly compete with the likes of GrubHub, Seamless and DeliveryHero. TechCrunch reports:
read nowDaytona Speedway paves the way for permanent QSR presence
June 27, 2014
The Daytona International Speedway in Florida is in the middle of a $400 million, multi-year redevelopment project called DAYTONA Rising. As part of the…
read nowPanera leads staggering fast casual growth in Canadian market
June 27, 2014
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the country’s total restaurant…
read nowFizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court
June 27, 2014
The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…
read nowFazoli’s joins sponsorship ring at NASCAR race
June 27, 2014
NASCAR Driver Corey LaJoie will be sponsored by Fazoli’s tonight as he races his Ford Mustang at the Kentucky Speedway Nationwide Series event.
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