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Johnny Rockets selects B2B advertising AOR
April 26, 2013
Johnny Rockets announced that it has chosen Los Angeles-based Silvercrest Advertising as its business-to-business (B2B) advertising agency-of-record.
read nowPanera co-CEO Moreton plans to step down from role
April 25, 2013
Panera Bread Co. co-CEO Bill Moreton announced plans earlier this week that he will step down from his current role because of a "family matter." The St. Louis…
read nowHigh unemployment affecting Hispanic Americans' restaurant visits
April 25, 2013
Although total U.S. restaurant visits were up 1 percent in 2012, visits by the fastest growing demographic were down by 86 million, or 1 percent. According to…
read nowTin Drum Asiacafe signs largest franchise deal to date
April 25, 2013
Tin Drum Asiacafe has signed a seven-unit development agreement in Nashville, Tenn., with Canusa Enterprises, a regional restaurant group. This marks Tin…
read nowSmashburger adds more airport locations
April 25, 2013
Smashburger is adding three new franchise partnerships for airport locations in Dallas, Philadelphia and San Jose, Costa Rica, accelerating the company's…
read nowCaliBurger headed to Hong Kong
April 25, 2013
CaliBurger has signed a franchise agreement with a group of financial investors to open the first CaliBurger restaurant in Hong Kong.
read nowHealth Care Knowledge Center will debut at the NRA Show
April 25, 2013
Foodservice operators looking for more information about how the health care law will affect their business can swing by the new Health Care Knowledge Center…
read nowTijuana Flats serves it up for Cinco de Mayo
April 25, 2013
For Cinco de Mayo this year, Tijuana Flats is hosting a gift card giveaway and beer special all day at all locations.
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Focus on delivery, social media contributes to Naked Pizza Middle East success
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The brand's Middle East and India developer chats about the chain's international success.
read nowSupermarket chain taps Ping HD digital signage to improve shopping experience
April 24, 2013
When the Philadelphia-based supermarket chain The Fresh Grocer opened its first New Jersey store, near the campus of Rutgers University, it wanted to upgrade…
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Menu labeling: Whats the hold-up?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Prohibitive costs and clutter are causing a "push and pull" battle between grocery and c-store spaces and the FDA.
read nowHigher QSR wage protests spread to Chicago
April 24, 2013
Hundreds of workers walked off their jobs today in Chicago's first-ever combined restaurant and retail strike. According to a news release, employees at…
read nowBlackGold Biofuels opens recycling facility for restaurant wastewater
April 24, 2013
BlackGold Biofuels of Charlotte, N.C., has opened a recycling facility specifically for restaurant kitchens' wastewater. According to the company, it's common…
read nowBurger 21 plans westward expansion
April 24, 2013
Burger 21 announced its plans to expand westward with Dallas targeted for future franchise development. The Tampa, Fla.-based concept plans to develop…
read nowSmoothie King seeks inspiring stories from the 40-plus crowd
April 24, 2013
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. will continue its 40th anniversary celebration with the launch of its 40 Years Strong campaign and 40 over 40 contest.
read nowStarbucks K-Cups named top 10 product launch of 2012
April 24, 2013
Market research company Information Resources Inc. has named Starbucks K-Cup packs one of the top 10 food and beverage launches of 2012.
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How to succeed in franchising by 'really' trying
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The franchisee/franchisor relationship must be as serious as a marriage.
read nowSalsarita's working its way through Carolinas, Kentucky
April 23, 2013
Salsarita's has acquired five franchisee-owned locations in the Charlotte, N.C., area as part of its long-term plan to corporately own 10 to 15 percent of its…
read nowMAD Greens is 'mad about' local sourcing
April 23, 2013
In an effort to support local sourcing, Colorado-based MAD Greens has partnered with Boulder-based Olomomo Nut Company to create a new salad for its menu.
read nowSurvey: Two-thirds of Americans would refuse to patronize restaurants with dirty restrooms
April 23, 2013
Foodservice professionals have a lot to think about when trying to deliver a quality dining experience, but restrooms need to be a major consideration…
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