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Corner Bakery eyes Seattle and Vegas for expansion
May 28, 2014
Corner Bakery Café has signed two multiunit development agreements with California-based businessman Anil Yadav, CEO of JIB Management, who plans to open 1…
read nowCaribou Coffee recognized for loyalty marketing innovation
May 28, 2014
Caribou Coffee is one of five companies that received a COLLOQUY Recognizes award, honoring programs and companies that “exemplify the most innovative…
read nowBoneheads announces overseas debut with Pakistan agreement
May 28, 2014
Boneheads Grilled Fish and Chicken has announced its entry overseas, with a franchise development agreement to open five locations in Pakistan. With two…
read nowReport: Taste and cost continue to be gluten-free barriers for consumers
May 28, 2014
Although just 11 percent of U.S. households follow a gluten-free diet, about 25 percent of consumers believe that gluten-free is good for everyone, according…
read nowCaliBurger plans 25-unit development in Saudi Arabia
May 28, 2014
CaliBurger announced that it will open its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in 2014 as part of a 25- unit development plan. The opening will take place in the…
read nowEinstein Noah launches summer menu
May 28, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has rolled out its new seasonal menu to kick off summer. The menu is available at all Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York…
read nowOrange Leaf FroYo enters China
May 28, 2014
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt announced it will open its first stores in China sometime this year. The first two stores will be located in Shanghai and were…
read nowSchlotzsky's partners with MonkeyMedia for new catering program
May 27, 2014
Schlotzsky's has signed a deal with MonkeyMedia Software to initiate its off-premise strategy. According to a news release, MonkeyMedia Software, via its MMS…
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How to keep pace with changing flavor trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers' preferences are more sophisticated than ever, and should be considered in the R&D process.
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McDonald’s automated cashier: Will it win with millennials?
by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley
Using self-service kiosks will provide the chain with customer data to enable more personal engagement and purchasing suggestions.
read nowSchlotzsky's unveils Oklahoma expansion plans
May 27, 2014
Schlotzsky's has announced plans to expand throughout Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The brand currently has 14 locations in the state. According…
read nowMaui Wowi's new Dallas franchisee plans first of many locations
May 27, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is opening a new location inside the food court at The Shops at Willow Bend in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas. The new location, owned by…
read nowNoodles & Co. acquires 16 franchised locations
May 27, 2014
Noodles & Company has entered into an agreement to purchase 16 franchised restaurants for approximately $13.4 million. The acquisition is expected to close…
read nowJamba Juice plans food bank fundraiser
May 27, 2014
Jamba Juice stores in all five New York City boroughs will encourage customers to donate $1 to Food Bank For New York City. In return, they will receive a…
read nowBruegger’s Bagels to open in Dallas Airport’s main terminal
May 23, 2014
Bruegger’s Bagels announced today a new main terminal development slated to open in November at Dallas Love Field Airport.
read nowVilla Enterprises brings family of restaurants to New Orleans’ Riverwalk
May 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has announced that four of its restaurant concepts – Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf's, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South…
read nowContinued growth leads NRA to add fourth hall to annual show next year
May 23, 2014
The 95th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the co-located 7th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held…
read nowRestaurant industry expects to add 508K jobs this summer
May 23, 2014
According to new projections from the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry expects to add 508,000 jobs this summer. If these expectations…
read nowBurgerFi marks 50th restaurant with entry into California
May 23, 2014
BurgerFi is celebrating its 50th milestone opening and first location in California. The new store, opening May 30, is located at 967 First Street, in…
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Restaurant execs share successful mobile campaign stories
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Brands execs are finding success from mobile campaigns by using gamification, loyalty, payments and other features.
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