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Lavu iPad POS adds scale integration for fro-yo concepts
October 10, 2013
Lavu Inc. has released an iPad POS with an integrated portion control scale. The solution was created specifically for frozen yogurt concepts, candy stores…
read nowCharleys opens 1st Maine store
October 10, 2013
Gosh Enterprises, owner of Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks fast casual restaurant concepts, has opened its first location in Maine in the…
read nowFree webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification
October 10, 2013
The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…
read nowStarbucks opens $70M juicery to expand Evolution Fresh
October 10, 2013
Starbucks has opened a $70 million juicery in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., that will quadruple the brand's production of Evolution Fresh cold-pressed juice…
read nowZaxby's to fans: Prove yourself
October 10, 2013
Zaxby's has created a "Fan Special" meal to celebrate its loyal brand fans. TV spots are airing this week to encourage guests to participate in its "Prove…
read nowBreadcrumb launches new customer relationship features
October 10, 2013
Breadcrumb, owned by Groupon, has released several updates to its free point-of-sale app that help local merchants build deeper relationships with their…
read nowConsumers want more vegetables on their menus
October 9, 2013
According to new research from Technomic, the total menu incidence of vegetables has increased by more than 11 percent in the past three years. Not only are…
read nowStudy: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures
October 9, 2013
According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…
read nowBlaze Pizza marks new opening with Facebook promotion
October 9, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced the opening of its newest restaurant, located in the La Cañada Town Center at 990 Town Center Drive. La Cañada is…
read nowBakery cafe category expected to grow over next 5 years
October 9, 2013
The Bakery Cafe industry is heating up as consumers warm to the idea of moderately priced, high-quality menu offerings, accrding to a new report from…
read nowIvar's celebrating 75th anniversary
October 9, 2013
Ivar's, a Seattle-based fast casual seafood restaurant that also has three fulls-service restaurants, is celebrating 75 years in the business with a "surprise…
read nowSpicy Pickle opens in Middle East
October 9, 2013
Cibus International, a Colorado-based, fast casual franchising company, opened a Spicy Pickle restaurant in Doha this week, the first of seven new locations in…
read now'How to' webinar on digital menu boards available for free download
October 9, 2013
Restaurants everywhere are converting their menu boards from static to digital with LCD displays. Whether it's the local coffee shop or the latest restaurant…
read nowMama Fu's hits the Black Market
October 9, 2013
Mama Fu's is releasing its Black Market Menu this week and will also launch a system-wide update to the regular menu. Updates will include new entrees, a new…
read nowSPIN! Neapolitan Pizza to continue West Coast expansion
October 8, 2013
Kansas City, Mo.-based SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open two more Orange County, Calif., locations in Los Alamitos in December 2013 and in Huntington Beach…
read nowPaciugo Gelato Caffè intros Apple Caramel, Spiced Pumpkin LTOs
October 8, 2013
Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato Caffè is warming up its fall menu with two new limited-time flavors: Apple Caramel and Spiced Pumpkin. Both are available through…
read nowMcAlister's launches sandwich, salad LTOs
October 8, 2013
McAlister's Deli is honoring fall with two Turkey Cranberry LTOs through Dec. 30. New menu items include:
read nowCosi rolling out digital campaign
October 8, 2013
Così, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants, has teamed up with digital engagement provider ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a…
read nowRobeks adds seasonal juices
October 8, 2013
Premium smoothie and juice franchise Robeks is taking its cues from the harvest schedule as it rolls out four fresh seasonal menu items for fall, according to…
read nowSchlotzsky's adds 2 new made-to-order salads
October 8, 2013
Schlotzsky's has added to two new salads to the menu: the Italian Chopped and Southwestern Chicken salads, according to a company press release.
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