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Mama Fu's updates 'Black Market' menu
April 9, 2014
Mama Fu's Asian House has launched a new version of its Black Market Menu that it first released in 2012, according to a company press release. Exclusive to…
read nowOrange Leaf launches kiosk design
April 9, 2014
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has signed its first kiosk-store agreements with franchisees in both the U.S. and abroad. Initial kiosks are slated to open in malls…
read nowCorner Bakery spreading throughout Orlando
April 9, 2014
Corner Bakery Café has signed a new multi-unit development agreement with Holm Bake LLC, headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., which plans to open its first of…
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Have burger chains reached their peak?
Smaller, regional brands have seen an increase in sales, while sales at their larger QSR counterparts are falling.
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Stop that tweet! Millennials just like everyone else
by Tracy Henderson — founder, Center Reach Commmunication
The younger demographic trusts word of mouth, but considers 'digital word of mouth' the same as a call from mom.
read nowGRILLiT taking on Nevada
April 8, 2014
GRILLiT today announced that it has completed an agreement to develop a presence in Nevada. The rights were obtained for a total cash consideration of $75,000…
read nowNewk's opening 10th company-owned unit
April 8, 2014
Newk’s Eatery will celebrate its 10th anniversary by opening a new store Monday in Midtown Little Rock, Ark. The new location will be the 10th company-owned…
read nowSalata opening in Austin
April 8, 2014
Salata will celebrate the grand opening Thursday of its first location in Austin, Texas, in the Shops of Arbor Walk. The Houston-based chain has opened four…
read nowIce-O-Matic adds to ENERGY STAR offerings
April 8, 2014
Ice-O-Matic's GEM0650 and the GEM0956 are the company's newest machines to be awarded the ENERGY STAR certification, meeting the strict energy guidelines set…
read nowDTT technology helping to manage ops for Genghis Grill
April 8, 2014
Genghis Grill has tapped DTT, a provider of surveillance and video-based loss prevention solutions, to manage operations at 62 of its locations. Because of a…
read nowBruegger's offering tax day special
April 8, 2014
Bruegger's Bagels wants to help ease the burden on taxpayers this filing season — at least at breakfast — with its annual Tax Day special on its Big Bagel…
read nowRestaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity award winners named
April 7, 2014
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced its 2014 Restaurant Neighbor and Faces of Diversity American Dream award winners, who will…
read nowXL Group, ProHost USA partner to offer insurance program to restaurants
April 7, 2014
XL Group and insurance program administrator ProHost USA have signed a new underwriting agreement to provide a packaged insurance solution specifically…
read nowRestaurant industry surpasses pre-recession employment peak
April 7, 2014
More than six years after the start of the Great Recession, the number of private sector jobs finally surpassed its pre-recession peak in March, according to…
read nowAccess to capital increases for small businesses
April 7, 2014
A new report from Pepperdine Private Capital Access Index shows that access to capital for businesses of all sizes increased in the first quarter and is at its…
read nowYum! Brands testing another 'better-chicken' concept
April 7, 2014
A new concept called Super Chix is up and running in Arlington, Texas. According to Ad Age, the restaurant is being tested by Yum! Brands, and features a…
read nowDickey's hops on Easter tradition
April 7, 2014
Dickey's Barbecue is offering Easter meal options for family gatherings just in time for the holiday.
read nowLeaf unveils Payment Apps
April 7, 2014
Leaf, creator of a mobile POS tablet specifically designed for commerce, has launched its Payment Apps, a marketplace through which merchant acquirers…
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Nikki Baird to give keynote on privacy at CONNECT summit
Top retail analyst Nikki Baird will explore rapidly advancing technology and consumer tolerance for being tracked.
read nowDa Lobsta launches Bolstr campaign
April 7, 2014
Da Lobsta, a Chicago fast casual restaurant that serves traditional New England lobster rolls, has launched a fundraising campaign on Bolstr, a marketplace…
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