News & Media

GE Capital launches restaurant finance Web tool

November 14, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance (GEFF) is rolling out a new Web tool, GE SmartChart, to its customers across the U.S. The tool was introduced at this week's…

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NRA seeking operator innovation nominees

November 14, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications for its 2013 Operator Innovations Awards, which recognize restaurant operators who have displayed…

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Tasti D-Lite rolls out holiday flavors

November 14, 2012

Tasti D-Lite has rolled out its new holiday flavors, including salted caramel and peppermint bark. Both will be available through the end of the year. The…

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Au Bon Pain partners with humane sausage company

November 14, 2012

Au Bon Pain added Niman Ranch sausage to its menu and is featuring two new breakfast sandwiches.

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Pancheros opens in KC

November 14, 2012

Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its first Kansas City, Mo., location this week. To celebrate the opening, the chain will sell its burritos for $1 from 4 to …

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Study: Restaurant industry embracing mobile advertising

November 14, 2012

The restaurant industry is quickly adopting mobile advertising compared to other industries, according to a new report released this week from Millennial…

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New tech promises on-the-spot mobile engagement

November 14, 2012

Benbria, a mobile customer engagement company, has launched BlazeLoop CE (customer engagement) for the retail, hospitality, finance, banking and restaurant…

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Williams Fresh Cafes now selling holiday gifts

November 14, 2012

Williams Fresh Cafe has introduced a new lineup of custom holiday gift sets and products in time for the holiday season. The Canadian fast casual chain is…

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Yogurtland's Yuletide promotion will benefit Sandy relief

November 13, 2012

Yogurtland has launched its third annual Yuletide Yumminess promotion, a holiday celebration that includes 12 frozen yogurt flavors and will support for…

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Health and wellness consumer drivers

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Consumer drivers, health trends, consumer disconnects and flavor trends lead to a focused health and wellness strategy development.

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Why servant leadership is crucial for a successful restaurant catering program

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Without the support structure in place at the highest level of your organization, mid-level managers and front-line employees will have a hard time carrying…

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Sbarro's new pizza promo yields 100K new Facebook fans

November 13, 2012

Sbarro introduced its new Neapolitan-style pizza recipe by giving away more than 35,000 free slices throughout October. The slices were delivered nationwide…

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Smoothie King adds chai to lean smoothie line

November 13, 2012

Smoothie King Franchises is now featuring a new member of its Lean1 family of high protein, nutritious smoothies. The Lean1 Chai is a blend of cinnamon, cloves…

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Burger 21 expanding in greater Washington D.C. area

November 13, 2012

Burger 21, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., announced today that it has signed a franchise deal to open a…

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Capriotti's makes Massachusetts debut

November 13, 2012

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open its newest restaurant by the end of the year at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Mass., home of the New England Patriots…

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la Madeleine launches holiday menu

November 13, 2012

In the spirit of holiday traditions, la Madeleine Country French Café has brought back its holiday menu, featuring turkey risotto, the turkey cranberry melt…

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Corner Bakery Café expanding Northeastern presence

November 13, 2012

Corner Bakery Café has signed a franchise agreement to open its first restaurants in Nassau County and Long Island N.Y., in 2013. Earlier this year, Corner…

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