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The Loop Pizza Grill offers free kids' meals, senior discounts
September 28, 2009
The Loop Pizza Grill is offering 10 percent off meals for seniors and free pizza and burgers for kids 12 and under, in October and November, at Loop Pizza…
read nowStarbucks delivers instant coffee nationwide
September 28, 2009
Eight months after launching its Via instant coffee line in Seattle and Chicago, Starbucks Corp. has announced the product's nationwide rollout. The launch…
read nowStarbucks adopts augmented reality app
September 28, 2009
Starbucks Corp. is advertising on the World Surfer application on the iPhone and Android platforms, according to a story in Mobile Marketer. World Surfer was…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs launches Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich
September 27, 2009
Charley's Grilled Subs has introduced a new Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich. Charley's Spicy Asian BBQ adds a new ethnic flavor profile to its traditionally…
read nowBeautiful Brands to franchise BBQ fast casual
September 27, 2009
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the addition of Dallas-based restaurant Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse to its portfolio of restaurants to market…
read nowNYC analyzing impact of menu labeling on coffee purchases
September 24, 2009
New York City's health department is conducting a study to determine if consumer ordering habits have changed now that restaurant chains are required to post…
read nowAramark launches on-campus burger brand
September 24, 2009
Aramark Higher Education has launched Burger Studio, a student-designed on-campus burger brand. Using electronic touchscreen ordering kiosks, students can…
read nowTaco Del Mar names new CFO
September 24, 2009
Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has appointed Rick Braa as the company's new chief financial officer. Braa comes to Taco Del Mar with an extensive career in…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe sends sweepstakes winner to Hollywood
September 24, 2009
Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the winner of its sweepstakes celebrating the movie release of SHORTS, starring Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and James…
read nowJamba Juice launches franchise information Web site
September 23, 2009
Jamba Juice has debuted its new franchise Web site, the company has announced. The new franchise site, also accessible directly from the company Web site, is…
read nowSpicy Pickle completes financing transactions
September 23, 2009
Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., the operator and franchisor of the Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Café brands, has completed two financing transactions…
read nowChipotle to offer free kids' meals
September 22, 2009
According to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, Chipotle will launch a new kids' menu Sunday, along with a new free kids' meal promotion. Every Sunday between Sept. 2…
read nowStarbucks unveils iPhone app
September 22, 2009
Starbucks Corp. has caught the iPhone buzz with its launch of a store-location and menu application, and is testing a second app that will let customers use…
read nowCosta Vida adds fish tacos to the menu
September 22, 2009
Costa Vida has announced the addition of fresh-baked, made-to-order fish tacos to the chain's health-conscious menu options. Costa Vida's fish tacos consist of…
read nowTargetCast Networks purchases Ripple TV, expands fast casual footprint
September 22, 2009
TargetCast Networks Inc. (TCN) has acquired Ripple TV, creating a national ad-based digital out-of-home (DOOH) network in more than 1,400 locations on 3,42…
read nowSmashburger franchise deal focuses on airport locations
September 22, 2009
Smashburger has announced its partnership with PhaseNext Hospitality — a minority- and woman-owned multi-concept franchise operator focusing on non-traditional…
read nowSmashburger signs seven-unit Oklahoma City deal
September 21, 2009
Smashburger has signed a deal with Klepper Capital Group LLC. to operate seven restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area. The first store will open in March…
read nowBaja Fresh opens second NYC location
September 21, 2009
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its second New York City location. The store celebrated its opening Sept. 16 by selling $…
read nowNPD: Lingering unemployment will delay restaurant industry recovery
September 21, 2009
Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the…
read nowTogo's stands by pastrami sandwich with money-back guarantee
September 21, 2009
Togo's Eateries Inc., the California sandwich chain known for its made-to-order sandwiches, will announce the launch of an its Pastrami Guarantee with a new…
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