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Chocolate brand takes on Garden State
April 16, 2014
Max Brenner has opened its newest location in the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J. The location is part of a new premium wing at the shopping…
read nowNRA's Marketing Executive Group conference to focus on better branding
April 16, 2014
The National Restaurant Association's Marketing Executives Group will host its annual spring conference, May 14-16, at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago…
read nowJohnny Rockets seeing demand for non-traditional locations
April 16, 2014
As part of its commitment to serve more consumers where they live, work and play, Johnny Rockets is building non-traditional venues across the U.S. Locations…
read nowExpert in real estate analytics joins Luna Grill
April 16, 2014
Luna Grill, a San Diego-based Mediterranean restaurant chain, has added retail real estate industry veteran Greg Thorburn to its leadership team as its VP of…
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian sets up shop in Coney Island
April 16, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian opened this week at Luna Park in Coney Island, the famous New York City attraction and home to The Cyclone, a historic Coney Island roller…
read nowPizza Studio, sweetFrog opening in Kansas City outdoor mall
April 16, 2014
Pizza Studio, a fast casual pizza chain based in Los Angeles, and sweetFrog, a premium frozen yogurt chain based in Richmond, Va., will open in Kansas City…
read nowPancheros expands Jersey presence
April 16, 2014
Pancheros Mexican Grill opens its newest New Jersey this month in Bridgewater. In honor of the opening, the location will offer a $1-burrito promotion from …
read nowNorth Dakota's first Potbelly to open in Fargo
April 16, 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced today an agreement that will soon bring North Dakota its first shop. Currently slated to open this summer, the shop is in…
read nowGarbanzo announces leadership additions
April 16, 2014
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced updates to its board of directors and senior leadership team to better align with long-term growth objectives…
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Using technology to reach Millennials
by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley
A key finding of our first Millennial study was the mantra, "Useful is the new cool." In our follow up study, "Millennials as New Parents: The Rise of a New…
read nowTechnomic extends restaurant brand tracking tool to reflect blurred channels
April 15, 2014
To keep up with the blurring distinctions between restaurants and retailers, Technomic has expanded its online Consumer Brand Metrics tracking tool to include…
read nowRestaurant industry posts solid sales gain in March
April 15, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced that industry sales figures were up solidly in March, after a soft winter. Chief Economist Bruce Grindy said in a…
read nowBarbecue chain vows to maintain offerings, prices despite high pork costs
April 15, 2014
The cost of pork is up 45 percent since the beginning of the year, a rise attributed in part to an anticipated pork shortage across more than half the U.S.…
read nowMcAlister's headed to Cleveland
April 15, 2014
McAlister's Deli has signed a development agreement to develop three restaurants in the Cleveland area — the brand's first locations in the market, according…
read nowPanda Express helping mudslide victims
April 15, 2014
Panda Express is collecting donations in 69 stores in Washington State and nearby locations to assist victims of the Washington State mudslide, which recently…
read nowTogo's hosting Pastrami Palooza
April 15, 2014
Togo's Eateries Inc., is giving away 1,000 of its #9 Hot Pastrami sandwiches, its most popular offering. During Pastrami Palooza (April 21-25) guests can…
read nowFresh To Order hits Orlando
April 15, 2014
Orlando residents will be the first Floridians to try Fresh To Order when it makes its Orlando debut this week in Waterford Lakes Town Center at 851 North…
read nowLa Madeleine expands non-traditional presence
April 15, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café announced today the opening of its new café at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. The opening will mark la…
read nowBraddah's announces second location
April 14, 2014
Braddah's Island Style burritos, bowls & tacos announced today that its second restaurant, located at 6410 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, opens Tuesday.
read nowFazoli's reports strong March sales
April 14, 2014
Fazoli's franchised and company restaurants in March reported year-over-year sales increases of nearly 7 percent, far outpacing its quick service and fast…
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