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Elevation Burger names Rick Altizer as new CEO
March 20, 2014
Former McDonald's executive Rick Altizer has been appointed CEO of Arlington, Va.-based Elevation Burger. Altizer assumes the role from founder Hans Hess, who…
read nowPotbelly Sandwich targets Oklahoma City for franchise growth
March 20, 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced this week a franchise growth plan targeting Oklahoma City. According to a company press release, the company selected the…
read nowRecruitment business, consulting firm partner to form one-stop shop for restaurant owners
March 20, 2014
Patrice & Associates, a recruiting partner in the restaurant industry, announced today its new partnership with consulting firm, One Management Solutions…
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Digital, food, Oprah highlight Starbucks' Shareholders Meeting
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The beer and wine tests are going better than expected and will be expanded to multiple cities.
read nowHoward Schultz: Starbucks in early stages of growth
March 19, 2014
If Starbucks was a 20-chapter book, the company is only in chapter four or five, according to chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz, who outlined…
read nowRestaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day
March 19, 2014
Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…
read nowRussia experiences strong restaurant traffic growth
March 19, 2014
The foodservice markets of Russia, Great Britain and Australia experienced growth during Q4 2013, with Russia generating a 7-percent increase in visits, the…
read nowPie Five Pizza adds to dessert menu
March 19, 2014
Pie Five Pizza has introduced a new dessert — the peanut butter cup brownie — created by Chef Andy Wittman.
read nowKnouse Foods introduces new breakfast options
March 19, 2014
With breakfast sales increasing, Knouse Foods has introduced new morning daypart offerings for foodservice operators under its Lucky Leaf and Musselman's rands.
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Earn and Burn vs Surprise and Delight
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
Marketers view all loyalty programs using two main paradigms: Earn and Burn and Surprise and Delight. Often, marketers struggle with choosing the right loyalty…
read nowFirst Venti Tre Modern Italian Restaurant opens in Baltimore
March 19, 2014
The nation's first Venti Tre Modern Italian restaurant opened this week in Baltimore featuring a highly customizable menu with at least 23 fresh toppings every…
read nowNY Bagel Cafe coming to North Jersey
March 18, 2014
NY Bagel Cafe & Deli is coming to New Jersey at 215 Rivervale Road in a modern shopping center, according to a company press release.
read nowCapriotti's celebrating anniversary
March 18, 2014
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is giving a special offer to sandwich lovers to celebrate the anniversary of franchisee KCI Investments' first Capriotti's store…
read nowYoFresh welcoming first Michigan unit
March 18, 2014
Franchisees Michael and Lisa Anderson are opening a YoFresh Yogurt Café at 8373 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton, Mich., according to a company press release.
read nowOrganic asparagus featured at Live Basil Pizza
March 18, 2014
Live Basil Pizza, a Neapolitan fast casual pizza concept, has announced the launch of its newest "Chef's Pick" pizza, topped with locally sourced organic…
read nowSentry Marketing Group acquires mystery shop company
March 18, 2014
Sentry Marketing Group announced it has acquired mystery shop company Feedback Plus.
read nowGRILLiT changes name to Healthy & Tasty Brands Corporation
March 18, 2014
GRILLiT Inc. today announced that it has changed its name to Healthy & Tasty Brands Corporation in its domicile State of Nevada, and has initiated the name…
read nowSmoothie King adds carrot, kale
March 18, 2014
Smoothie King has created Veggie Blends, aimed to help guests get their greens in a delicious, convenient way, according to a company press release. Using…
read nowPaciugo Gelato Caffe creates new espresso frappes
March 18, 2014
Paciugo, the Dallas-based specialty brand serving Italian gelato, has created two Espresso Frappe creations, Amaretto Chocolate Chip and Caramel, according to…
read nowCosì names new CEO
March 18, 2014
Così today announced the appointment of R.J. Dourney as its president and CEO. He is also member of the company's Board of Directors. Dourney, 55, is the…
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