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Starbucks challenges other companies to close gender pay gap
March 23, 2018
Starbucks has reached 100 percent pay equity for partners of all genders and races performing similar work across the U.S and is now on a mission to help other…
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Restaurant staff wins big with tip regs as budget is signed
March 23, 2018
Restaurant servers and other on-site staff scored a victory today when President Trump signed the budget into law along with a provision that keeps tips in…
read nowQdoba sold for $305M
March 22, 2018
Jack in the Box Inc. has sold Qdoba Restaurant Corp. for approximately $305 million to Apollo Global Management, according to a company press release. Qdoba…
read nowPokeworks, Pokeatery bringing poke to the masses
March 22, 2018
Proving that poke is here to stay, two poke-centered fast casual brands founded in 2015 — Pokeatery and Pokeworks — announced this week plans for expansion.
read nowR Taco adds 2 locations in Texas
March 22, 2018
R Taco, backed by Buffalo Wild Wings, has opened locations in Beaumont and Murphy, Texas. The Murphy, Texas location is the sixth R Taco franchise for…
read nowFatburger, Buffalo's Express opens in Santa Monica
March 21, 2018
FAT Brands has opened a Fatburger in Santa Monica, California, marking the state's 46th location in Southern California. Menu items, including boneless and…
read nowSnappy Salads continues Houston expansion
March 21, 2018
Snappy Salads is continuing its expansion into the Houston market with a third location scheduled to open in mid-April at 1000 Main St., which is connected to…
read nowPancheros opens 2nd Davenport location
March 21, 2018
Pancheros Mexican Grill has opened the doors to its second unit located in Davenport, Iowa, at 902 W. Kimberly Road., Suite 21A. "We are thrilled to be…
read nowEinstein Bros' cheese and bacon hair care products sold out?
March 21, 2018
Einstein Bros. Bagels said today that is has released a line of Cheesy Shampoo and Wakin' Bacon Conditioner, but considering that its website reports it's…
read nowJamba Juice seeks brand expansion alongside digital makeover
March 20, 2018
Jamba Juice, a smoothie and juice fast casual, has revamped its franchise strategy by actively looking for franchise partners in other states. These partners…
read nowChipotle replaces CMO with former Bloomin' Brands exec
March 20, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill has hired Chris Brandt as chief marketing officer, effective April 2. He's replacing Mark Crumpacker, who resigned last week, according…
read nowOlo partners with EatStreet to fuel delivery for restaurants
March 19, 2018
Olo, an online food ordering solution for the restaurant industry, has teamed up with EatStreet to enable integrated delivery through Olo's Rails platform.
read nowDoorDash partners with Restaurant Revolution to facilitate catering, delivery orders
March 19, 2018
Restaurant Revolution Technologies has integrated its Order One software into DoorDash, an online ordering platform.
read nowFreddy's opens 300th unit
March 16, 2018
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its 300th unit this week in south Indianapolis at 5235 Noggle Way near Kroger at Emerson and County Line…
read nowDickey's opening in Cambridge, Minnesota
March 16, 2018
Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee Scott Frayn plans to open his first Dickey's Barbecue Pit location this spring in Cambridge, Minnesota. "At Dickey's…
read nowOno Hawaiian 'Surprises' Arizona
March 16, 2018
Ono Hawaiian BBQ opened today in Surprise, Arizona, marking the brand's 70th location. "Arizona is a great market for Ono, because it's an opportunity for…
read nowZaxby's SVP to share employee recruitment, retention strategies during free webinar
March 15, 2018
Whether you call it talent attraction and retention or just simple staffing up, the fact remains that two of the biggest challenges for restaurant execs are…
read nowFazoli's launches loyalty app for Kentucky guests
March 15, 2018
Fazoli's has launched its first app-based loyalty program with mobile ordering capabilities for all Morehead and Maysville, Kentucky guests, according to a…
read nowBest Bison making debut in Omaha
March 15, 2018
Best Bison, a new fast casual concept opening next month in Omaha, is hosting a job fair from 1 to 4 p.m., today at the Ralston Arena, 7300 Q St., in…
read nowNewk's opens 2nd Austin unit
March 15, 2018
Newk's Eatery has opened its second Austin restaurant at 408 Congress Ave. Operated by franchise partner, Austin Eateries, the 5,161-square-foot restaurant…
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