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Smashburger opens first Latin America restaurant
December 3, 2012
Smashburger celebrated the grand opening of its first Latin American restaurant location in Costa Rica Dec. 1. This restaurant, located at Centro Comercial…
read nowRestaurant operator optimism falls, despite continued positive sales
November 30, 2012
Due in large part to restaurant operators' dampened outlook for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance…
read nowMcAlister's giving guests chance to name mascot, win prizes
November 30, 2012
McAlister's Deli is ringing in the holidays and engaging its fans via a creative social media contest to name "The Penguin," the brand's holiday gift card…
read nowFreshBerry opens 49th unit
November 30, 2012
Beautiful Brands International is opening its 20th FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe in the Middle East as well as a fifth store in Venezuela. That brings the…
read nowTechnomic predicts five Canadian restaurant trends for 2013
November 30, 2012
Market research firm Technomic has released its five trend predictions for 2013 for the Canadian restaurant industry. They include:
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Council of Chain Restaurants urges repeal of renewable fuel mandate
November 29, 2012
Biotechnology Industry Organization says restaurants are "scapegoating" the RFS and ignoring the costs of imported oil.
read nowUncle Maddio's launches catering service
November 29, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has launched a catering operation with a broad menu to accommodate various gatherings.
read nowSCA's Tork introduces in-restaurant advertising opportunity
November 29, 2012
SCA, the maker of the Tork brand of away-from-home paper products, has introduced a new opportunity to promote in-restaurant specials or generate extra revenue…
read nowSmoothie King signs 48 agreements, opens 51 stores in 2012
November 29, 2012
Smoothie King Franchises Inc., announced today a healthy year of growth in 2012, with 51 openings worldwide and 48 new franchise agreements.
read nowJersey Mike's opens in historic Philadelphia Amtrak station
November 29, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs has opened in Downtown Philadelphia in Amtrak's 30th Street Station at 2955 Market St. The new unit is operated by The Grove Inc. and is in…
read nowBoloco hires new VP of operations
November 29, 2012
Boloco has hired Paul Booras as its new vice president of Operations. Part of his role includes providing guidance on how Boloco can further its long-time…
read nowCapriotti's celebrates the holidays with gingerbread cookie
November 29, 2012
Just in time for the holidays and for a limited-time-only, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is selling its homemade Gingerbread Cookie, made with all-natural…
read nowDunkin CEO: Washington should consult restaurant industry on fiscal cliff
November 28, 2012
Dunkin' Brands CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Neil Cavuto's Fox Business program Tuesday to discuss Obamacare and the fiscal cliff drama unfolding in Washington…
read nowNRA's CFO receives award
November 28, 2012
The National Restaurant Association's Marvin Irby has been named the recipient of the Nonprofit CFO of the Year Award. The award will be presented at a…
read nowMenu trend to watch for in 2013: Eggs
November 28, 2012
The American Egg Board and NPD Group predicted the top egg trends for 2013, including a continued growth in egg supply at quick-service restaurants, buoyed by…
read nowStudy: Brand social media connections drive purchase behavior
November 28, 2012
A new study issued by digital advertising technology company SocialVibe reveals that 70 percent of consumers actively engaged in social media have made a…
read nowThe Counter names new president, COO
November 28, 2012
The Counter Custom Built Burgers has promoted Bryan Vicentini from vice president of operations to president and chief operating officer. In this role, he will…
read nowTogo's opens latest location in Madera, Calif.
November 28, 2012
Togo's is now open in Madera, Calif., at The Commons at Madera Fairgrounds, 2180 West Cleveland Avenue.
read nowTeavana stockholder files suit to halt Starbucks takeover
November 27, 2012
An investor in Teavana Holdings Inc., has filed a lawsuit to block Starbucks' proposed takeover of Teavana Holdings. Starbucks announced the $620 million…
read nowBurke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs
November 27, 2012
The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…
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