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Pie Five, Pizza Inn Q3 results show bleeding continues, but net loss narrows
May 9, 2018
Rave Restaurant Group, parent company of Pie Five and Pizza Inn, reported that its 2018 Q3 financials showed a narrowing of the company net loss, although the…
read nowTijuana Flats opens in Florida, Virginia
May 8, 2018
Tijuana Flats has made its debut in Clearwater, Florida, and Suffolk, Virginia, according to a recent press release. Both locations opened May 7.
read nowPanera rolls out nationwide delivery, creates 13K jobs
May 8, 2018
Panera Bread has expanded delivery across the United States with the service now available in 897 cities and 43 states. The service — which is entirely digital…
read nowNestle paying Starbucks $7B to form coffee alliance
May 8, 2018
Starbucks Corporation is forming a global coffee alliance with Nestle S.A. to accelerate and grow the global reach of its brands in consumer packaged goods and…
read nowLuna Grill opening second Fort Worth location
May 7, 2018
Luna Grill announced in a recent press release that its second Fort Worth location is opening May 15 at 5239 Marathon Ave.
read nowFormer New Orleans Saints receiver invests in Main Squeeze Juice Co
May 7, 2018
Former New Orleans wide receiver Marques Colston is getting into the restaurant business via a franchising investment with Main Squeeze Juice Co. He and his…
read nowDos Toros opens second location
May 7, 2018
Dos Toros announced the opening of a location in the downtown Chicago area, along the Chicago River, according to a recent company press release.
read nowWahlburgers opens in North Carolina
May 7, 2018
The Wahlberg family has opened its first Wahlburgers restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, according to a recent company press release. Located in the heart…
read nowJamba Juice eyes Houston for continued expansion
May 7, 2018
Jamba Juice, which has more than more than 800 franchised and company-owned locations, is gearing up for a big expansion push in Houston. With eight stores…
read nowMenu-labeling enforcement finally takes effect
May 4, 2018
As of today, restaurant chains with 20 or more stores must be following those long-delayed menu-labeling regulations or face the possibility of penalties. The…
read nowThe Halal Guys to launch catering rewards program
May 4, 2018
The Halal Guys, a fast casual Middle Eastern restaurant, is launching its first-ever catering rewards program on May 6. The new program will integrate with the…
read nowToast launches tech to help streamline kitchen, FOH ops
May 3, 2018
Toast has unveiled Toast Go, a fully integrated point-of-sale, handheld device custom-built for restaurants, according to a press release. Toast Go combines…
read nowSubway CEO stepping down
May 3, 2018
Subway CEO Suzanne Greco is retiring June 30, with the faltering chain's current Chief Business Development Officer Trevor Haynes stepping into the interim…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe expands into Indiana with 8-store agreement
May 2, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a franchise development agreement to expand its presence in Indiana, according to a press release.
read nowNewk's to open 11 locations in West Texas, San Antonio
May 2, 2018
A new franchise partner plans to open 11 Newk's restaurants in West Texas and the San Antonio metro area.
read nowAloha Poke taps former Potbelly exec as CEO
May 1, 2018
Aloha Poke Co., a Chicago-based Hawaiian-style fast casual poke restaurant chain, has hired Chris Birkinshaw as CEO. He joins Aloha Poke following six years in…
read nowHummus shake makes May debut at The Hummus & Pita Co.
May 1, 2018
The Hummus & Pita Co. has created a Hummus Shake to honor National Hummus Day, which is Sunday, May 13, according to a company press release. Guests will…
read nowSmoothie King opening 150 units this year
May 1, 2018
Smoothie King is continuing its growth spurt, signing 36 franchise agreements this quarter across 14 states, according to a company press release. The company…
read nowUberrito signs 1st airport deal
May 1, 2018
Uberrito has signed an agreement with SSP America to commercially develop and operate a location at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — the restaurant's…
read nowZoes Kitchen enhances loyalty program
May 1, 2018
Zoes Kitchen has upgraded ZK Rewards, its omnichannel loyalty program launched late 2017. In recognition of the company's iconic stripes used as part of its…
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