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Hughes introduces firewall solution for small and medium-size businesses
October 3, 2018
Hughes Network Systems LLC, an EchoStar company, has introduced HughesOn Secure Connectivity Services, a network solution for small and medium-size businesses…
read nowPei Wei embraces transparency, challenges Panda Express to do the same
October 3, 2018
Fresh. Wholesome. Transparent. These three words are the foundation of Pei Wei's latest initiative — The Wei Forward — which "embodies the brand's belief that…
read nowFarm Burger names COO
October 3, 2018
Farm Burger has named David Danowitz as its chief operating officer. With more than 25 years of restaurant industry experience, Danowitz previously held…
read nowWahoo's Fish Tacos making James Beard House debut
October 3, 2018
It's not common for a fast casual brand to host dinner at the James Beard House in New York, but California's Wahoo's Fish Tacos has earned a seat at the table…
read nowSay 'elote' to Blaze's seasonal pizza
October 3, 2018
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has introduced Street Corn pizza throughout North America today, featuring roasted corn, pepitas, chipotle ranch and chimichurri…
read nowQu gives delivery brands in-house alternative to third-party providers
October 3, 2018
Qu, formerly Gusto POS, has launched a delivery management platform to provide restaurant brands dependent on third-party delivery a better choice, according…
read nowCousins Maine Lobster food truck launching brick-and-mortar unit
October 2, 2018
Yunus Shahul of Cousins Manhattan has signed a 12-year lease to open the first Cousins Maine Lobster brick-and-mortar restaurant location in New York City. At…
read nowNekter Juice opening 30 restaurants in Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, DC
October 2, 2018
Nekter Juice Bar has signed its largest area development agreement with 2ndHarvest LLC to open 30 restaurants during the next few years in existing markets of…
read nowCoolgreens hires Red Robin vet as VP of Ops
October 2, 2018
Coolgreens has hired Todd Madlener, a 20-year Red Robin executive, as its VP of Operations. "Coolgreens has a menu that is different from what is already…
read nowSAJJ Mediterranean adds plant-based proteins to menu
October 2, 2018
SAJJ Mediterranean, a family of food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants, has added a plant-based protein to its menu. The Impossible Kabob, produced by…
read nowThanx launches marketing platform to monitor all communication channels
October 2, 2018
Thanx, a provider of customer engagement and retention tools for restaurants and retailers, has launched Thanx Campaigns, a platform that enables segmented…
read nowChipotle piloting customer loyalty program
October 2, 2018
Hoping to drive traffic, Chipotle is getting in on the loyalty action, piloting Chipotle Rewards. The points-based loyalty system is now live in three test…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe upgrades POS to the cloud, enhances mobile technology
October 2, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is implementing Appetize, a point-of-sale developer specializing in foodservice and retail payment technology, The chain selected…
read nowCompeat, Ctuit users now have PlateIQ automated AP tools
October 2, 2018
Restaurant managing software company, Compeat, is partnering with AP automation concern, Plate IQ, to give Compeat and Ctuit use of Plate IQ's tools to manage…
read nowQuiznos gyros ... 'er 'jai-ros' return
October 2, 2018
It's the eternal question: How do you really pronounce "gyro?" And now, at least in Canada, we have a completely unscientific answer thanks to Quiznos' recent…
read nowBlaze busts into Big Sky country
October 2, 2018
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is opening its first location under the stars of Big Sky country this week. The 2,700-square-foot open kitchen restaurant opens…
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop names COO
October 1, 2018
Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a Baja-style taco joint founded near the Texas Christian University college campus in 2001, has named industry veteran David Catalano as its…
read nowGlobal Payments acquiring Sicom
October 1, 2018
Global Payments Inc., a provider of payment technology and software solutions is acquiring Sicom Systems for $415 million from LLR Partners. Sicom provides…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit expands in Texas, Hawaii, Michigan
October 1, 2018
Dickey's Barbecue is opening six units this month. Locations include Kalamazoo, Michigan and Pearland, Willis, Fairfield and Fulshear, Texas. And for the first…
read nowGrubhub adds 'round up to next dollar' feature to support hungry kids
October 1, 2018
Grubhub has launched a feature that allows diners to support U.S. organizations that help those in need, a news release said. To kick off the Donate the Change…
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Jeff’s Bagel Run is a scratch bakery with a simple and delicious menu of bagels, spreads and a full coffee program. The shops are open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., allowing operators to schedule on a single-shift model. The simple menu enables the brand to keep excellent and consistent products while maximizing revenue.
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