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California Pizza Kitchen founders plan fast casual concept
December 2, 2013
California Pizza Kitchen founders Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield announced today their plan to launch a new fast casual pizza concept as one of the initial…
read nowIce-O-Matic launches line of under-counter machines
December 2, 2013
Ice-O-Matic, a manufacturer of ice machines and dispensers, has introduced a new line of compact, under-counter ice machines created for small space…
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How mobile apps increase sales during peak times
by Jess Taylor — CEO, Blue Rocket
Line busting is a trend that allows guests to order meals and pay ahead of time via a mobile app, without the need to stand in the usual order line in a store…
read nowSmartAVI releases new digital menu solution
November 27, 2013
SmartAVI, a provider of audio/visual signal management solutions, introduced the DigiMenu-Pro, an all-in-one menu solution targeted at restaurants, cafes and…
read nowNYC restaurant owners voice opposition to foam foodservice ban
November 27, 2013
Earlier this week, restaurant owners in New York City spoke out against a bill to ban the sale of polystyrene foam foodservice at a public hearing at City Hall.
read nowHusband-wife team adds 9th Fuddruckers to portfolio
November 27, 2013
Veteran Fuddruckers franchisees, Becke and George Almeida, opened a new location in Fairfield, Calif. The 7,500-square-foot unit is at 1740 Travis Blvd., in…
read nowCorner Bakery raises $1M for Share Our Strength
November 27, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe raised more than $250,000 for Share Our Strength's Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign this year to help end childhood hunger in…
read nowZaxby's grants 50 wishes for sick kids
November 27, 2013
In its third-year of partnering with Make-A-Wish, Zaxby's is increasing its commitment to the organization with a $400,000 donation to help grant the wishes of…
read nowAu Bon Pain launches holiday menu
November 27, 2013
Au Bon Pain announced today the availability of new seasonal, holiday menu items at its U.S. cafés that will be available until Jan. 12, 2014, according to a…
read nowRestaurant delivery service part of bitcoin merchant directory
November 26, 2013
BitPay has launched a new global bitcoin directory, which features many of the world's bitcoin-accepting merchants.
read nowNoshList adds customer-facing feature to restaurant waitlist app
November 26, 2013
NoshList has created a multi-restaurant management tool as a key new feature for its restaurant waitlist app, available for iPad, iPhone and Android devices.
read nowMaui Wowi offering holiday deals on coffee
November 26, 2013
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a franchise known for fruit smoothies and premium grounded coffee, is kicking off the holiday season by offering an exclusive Cyber Monday…
read nowYub launches 'offline affiliate network' to track ad spend
November 26, 2013
The Mountain View, Calif.-based company Yub has launched what it said is the world's first offline affiliate network that enables merchants, retailers and…
read nowNewk's expansion continuing into new year
November 26, 2013
With eight new restaurant openings scheduled for completion within the fourth quarter of 2013, Newk's Eatery, a fresh casual franchise brand, is undergoing…
read nowStarbucks donating money to fight AIDS
November 26, 2013
For the sixth year, Starbucks is partnering with the AIDS awareness organization (RED), to raise awareness and money for the fight against AIDS on World AIDS…
read nowMama Fu's launches mobile rewards program
November 26, 2013
Mama Fu's Asian House, operator of 16 restaurants in the Southeastern U.S., has selected Punchh to create a customized mobile-based rewards program. Using the…
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Podcast: Email marketing, CRM with Fishbowl CEO
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
In episode #016 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I talk with Scott Shaw, CEO and Founder of Fishbowl, a provider of marketing software and services to the…
read nowStudy highlights importance of mobile for restaurant research
November 26, 2013
Mobile is playing increasingly dominant role in U.K. restaurant searches. According to new research from the restaurant category of the U.K. Mobile…
read nowHenny Penny appoints new CFO
November 25, 2013
Foodservice equipment designer and manufacturer Henny Penny Corporation announced the promotion of Carolyn Wall to the position of chief financial officer.
read nowAdult beverage programs lead to higher restaurant guest satisfaction
November 25, 2013
Beyond building check averages, new data from Technomic reveals that adult beverage programs at chain restaurants also enhance guest satisfaction. In a new…
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