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NPD reports 20 percent boost in restaurant delivery sales
April 3, 2018
Despite the overall weakness in the U.S. restaurant industry, foodservice delivery posted sizable gains in both visits and sales over the last five years…
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop launches online ordering
April 3, 2018
Fuzzy's Taco Shop has launched online ordering, allowing guests to more conveniently order and pick up food from one of Fuzzy's 139 locations, according to a…
read nowTijuana Flats expanding Florida presence
April 3, 2018
Tijuana Flats is opening this week in Windermere, Florida. The store, 6527 Old Brick Road, is in the Westside Shoppes Plaza on SR 535 and spans 2,400 square…
read nowNational Restaurant Association offering health insurance to small restaurant businesses
April 3, 2018
The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare have partnered to create a way for small restaurant businesses to offer health insurance to their…
read now'Millions' or 'thousands' affected by Panera security flaw?
April 2, 2018
Panera Bread might have accidentally leaked millions of customer records, according to a story published Monday by Brian Krebs, a former reporter for The…
read nowChicken Salad Chick thrives in Q1
April 2, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick, during the first quarter of 2018, signed six franchise agreements to develop a dozen restaurants in new and existing markets, including…
read nowFormer McAlister's president takes CEO spot at Krystal
April 2, 2018
Former McAlister's Deli President Paul M. Macaluso is taking the reins as Krystal's CEO, a news release said. The 25-year industry veteran has held leadership…
read nowFreddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers hits Q1 growth spurt
April 2, 2018
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2018, opening 17 restaurants, according to a company press…
read nowPincho Factory names former Papa Murphy's exec as president, raises funding for expansion
April 2, 2018
Pincho Factory is reporting major growth initiatives this week, naming Jason Tipp — formerly CDO of Papa Murphy's — as its president, closing its first round…
read nowFatburger opening in Singapore
March 30, 2018
FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has signed a deal with Deelish Brands Pte Ltd. to develop co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's…
read nowCaptain D's signs 4-unit Texas deal
March 29, 2018
Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements for four stores in Texas, a news release said.
read nowFoodLogiQ secures $19.5M in financing
March 29, 2018
FoodLogiQ, an SaaS provider of solutions for food safety and supply chain transparency solutions, has raised $19.5 million in financing to accelerate its…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe secures up to $20M to help fuel franchise growth
March 29, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is working with ApplePie Capital to offer new and existing franchisees access to up to $20 million in debt capital to drive continued…
read nowRush Bowls opening world headquarters in Gunbarrel, Colorado
March 29, 2018
Rush Bowls, a fast casual concept that serves meals in bowls crafted from fruits and vegetables, granola and honey and blended with protein, vitamins and other…
read nowSquisito Pizza & Pasta opens 6th Maryland unit
March 28, 2018
Squisito Pizza & Pasta has opened another Maryland location, this one in Ellicott City as a corporate store owned and operated by Michele and Gennaro…
read nowThe Pie Hole names CEO
March 28, 2018
The Pie Hole, a Los Angeles-based pie and coffee shop, has brought on restaurant industry veteran Edie Ames as its CEO. Ames joins The Pie Hole's team of…
read nowFAT Brands CEO: 'We are poised for growth'
March 28, 2018
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, and Buffalo's Express, said Tuesday that despite reporting a net loss of $613,000, or $0.07 per share in 2017, it…
read nowLemonade unveils cold-pressed lemonade-infused drinks
March 28, 2018
Lemonade Restaurant Group has created cold-pressed lemonade-infused drinks. Available at all locations across California, options include Skinny Lemonade T's…
read nowRapid Fired April LTO a trifecta of American flavor favs
March 27, 2018
Rapid Fired Pizza has managed to unite the three American food obsessions of bacon, macaroni and cheese and pizza into one concoction for its April LTO. The…
read nowCorner Bakery taps SpenDifference to help manage supply chain
March 27, 2018
Corner Bakery Cafe has partnered with SpenDifference to help manage its supply chain, according to a company press release. The SpenDifference model allows…
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