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Bruegger's Bagels launches spring menu
April 28, 2014
Bruegger's Bagels is launching its new spring menu today, which includes four new items and one returning seasonal favorite. According to a news release, the…
read nowRobeks creates 'Spa-inspired' smoothie flavors
April 28, 2014
Robeks has unveiled its Spa Inspired Creations menu, featuring smoothies prepared with raw honey and raw cucumber. According to the company, the offerings were…
read nowSouplantation & Sweet Tomatoes certified as 'largest green restaurant chain'
April 28, 2014
Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants have earned a "Certified Green Restaurants" designation from the Green Restaurant Association. According to a news…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings recognizes Craft Brew Alliance for vendor excellence
April 28, 2014
Independent craft brewing company, Craft Brew Alliance has received the 2013 Vendor of Excellence award from Buffalo Wild Wings.
read nowVeggie Grill launches LTO menu featuring local ingredients
April 28, 2014
Veggie Grill has launched four new spring menu items featuring California-farmed ingredients. The offerings will be available for six weeks throughout the…
read nowOrange Leaf intros pink lemonade flavor
April 28, 2014
As part of its "Year of the Flavor" campaign, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has introduced its new dairy-free pink lemonade flavor, available through June 1 at all…
read nowEinstein Noah deploys enterprise IT platform
April 28, 2014
ServiceNow, an enterprise IT cloud company, and Cloud Sherpas, a provider of cloud advisory and technology services, have been selected by Einstein Noah…
read nowCosta Vida appoints new director of Franchise Development
April 25, 2014
With more than 60 restaurant locations spread across the U.S. and several new markets opening this year, Costa Vida is on a growth spurt. To augment that…
read nowStarbucks considers white-labeling its mobile app
April 25, 2014
Tech companies and national retailers have approached Starbucks about whether the coffee giant would consider licensing or white-labeling its successful…
read nowReport: Snacking now represents half of all eating occasions
April 25, 2014
A new report from The Hartman Group explores the shifts in U.S. food culture, including an increase in snacking, eating on-the-go and eating alone.
read nowTaco Bell experimenting with fast casual concept
April 25, 2014
Like its sister chain KFC, Taco Bell is reportedly testing a new fast casual concept called the U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom.
read nowMaui Wowi spotlights New Mexico
April 25, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian has opened in Albuquerque, N.M., with new franchisee Jeff Emrick, according to a company press release.
read nowUnilever Food Solutions CEO recognized for healthier menu efforts
April 25, 2014
Leo Oosterveer, CEO of Unilever Food Solutions, has received the 2014 Augie Leadership Award for Sustainability and Food Ethics from the Culinary Institute of…
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'Better chicken' brand flying nationwide
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Slim Chickens is on a mission to be a leading chicken concept.
read nowQikServe, PayPal to enable mobile food ordering and payments at UK establishments
April 25, 2014
Mobile technology company QikServe earlier this week announced a collaboration with PayPal that will allow the United Kingdom hospitality sector to take orders…
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Five off-premise catering sales tactics every manager should know
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
The telephone remains an important tool for your brand and you should not be afraid to use it.
read nowNetBase introduces real-time social dashboard for businesses
April 24, 2014
NetBase has introduced its Brand LIVE Pulse, giving operators instant visibility into the social movement of brands.
read nowPizzaRev plans to reach 65 units in 2015
April 24, 2014
PizzaRev marked its two-year anniversary this week by offering a $5 special on pizzas at its inaugural location in Northridge, Calif. The restaurant served…
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How PeopleMatter allows Boloco to go paperless
Hear Caitlin Simmons, Human and Brand Development Manager at Boloco, talk about the "inspired burrito" company's success using PeopleMatter HIRE™.
watch nowLavu iPad POS integrates loyalty platform
April 24, 2014
Lavu Inc., provider of the iPad POS for restaurants, has announced a seamless integration to the loyalty platform offered by LoyalTree.
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Ovation is a guest experience platform for multi-unit restaurants that starts with a 2-question survey to drive revenue, streamline guest recovery, and easily improve operations. Thousands of restaurants, including leading brands like Dave's Hot Chicken, use Ovation to get more feedback, recover guests in real-time, and improve.
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