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After 40 years of franchising, Subway remains fastest-growing concept
April 3, 2014
Entrepreneur's 35th annual Franchise 500 list once again featured numerous restaurant brands, with Subway coming in at No. 3, behind leader Anytime Fitness and…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings steps up investment in PizzaRev concept
April 3, 2014
PizzaRev announced that Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has completed a second tranche of its equity investment in the company.
read nowReport: Consumers want more pizza topping options
April 3, 2014
New data from Technomic shows that consumers eat pizza about 3.4 times per month. The market research firm attributes its popularity, in part, to expanded…
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Menu labeling final regulations on hold: What's the beef?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
The legislation has been at a standstill since last year, while the FDA reviews comments and determines the best way forward.
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7 questions restaurateurs should ask when choosing payroll provider
Go with a provider who not only can handle the calculations and payroll tax payments, but who also understands the food industry.
read nowFormer NFL player signs 10-unit franchise deal with Pie Five
April 2, 2014
Former NFL player Billy Bajema has signed a 10-unit franchise deal with Pie Five to bring the brand to his hometown of Oklahoma City, Okla. He and his…
read nowBoston Market giving tax day deal
April 2, 2014
Boston Market is committed to providing taxpayers a great value on tax day, according to a company press release, which is why the chain is offering a "Tax…
read nowCafé Rio filing IPO?
April 2, 2014
Café Rio, a Mexican fast casual chain based in Salt Lake City, is in the process of interviewing banks ahead of an initial public offering of shares, according…
read nowPro volleyballer gets 'Juiced!'
April 2, 2014
Juice It Up!'s newest franchisee, Professional Volleyballer Erin Gray, will celebrate her new ownership Saturday at her Irvine, Calif., store with events for…
read nowHerb company launches six new flavors to spice up menus
April 2, 2014
SupHerb Farms, a supplier of frozen herbs and flavoring solutions, is offering six new items to help operators boost flavor, while maintaining a clean…
read nowOrange Leaf going bananas on tax day
April 2, 2014
As part of its "Year of the Flavor," Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is kicking off April with the introduction of a new, permanent Banana frozen yogurt, made with…
read nowLa Madeleine: Bonjour, El Paso
April 2, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café is opening a new location tomorrow at the Fountains at Farah in El Paso. Situated in a 4,500-square-foot, end-cap location at…
read nowJohnny Rockets targeting Texas
April 2, 2014
The Texas restaurant market is cooking, according to the National Restaurant Association, which projected that the state's restaurants will register $42.…
read nowBrioche Dorée lands in Charlotte airport
April 2, 2014
Travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport can soon get a taste of Paris between every arrival and departure when Brioche Dorée, the Parisian-style…
read nowPei Wei gets fresh with New Mexico
April 2, 2014
Pei Wei Asian Diner guests in Albuquerque, N.M., will be able to experience a variety of new fresh, affordable menu options, including hand-rolled sushi and…
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Modular construction and ROI
by Greg Swistak
In my last post, we talked about a few of the advantages of integrating modular construction into building projects for retailers, foodservice operators and…
read nowZoës proposes IPO of common stock
April 1, 2014
Zoës Kitchen announced this week that it has started the underwritten initial public offering of 5,833,333 shares of its common stock.
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April Fool's: Restaurant brands get in on the fun
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Restaurant brands 'launch' clear coffee, a kale shake and an edible pizza box.
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza sets its sight on New York
April 1, 2014
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that it will soon enter New York with three locations set to open throughout the next nine months. The company's first…
read nowRanch dressing's popularity growing at restaurants
April 1, 2014
Ranch flavor is the top ready-to-use dressing flavor shipped to foodservice outlets, reports The NPD Group. According to a news release, Ranch holds double the…
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