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Fazoli's launches app-based loyalty program
November 6, 2017
Fazoli's has launched its first app-based loyalty program with mobile ordering capabilities. Users that download and sign up for Fazoli's Rewards will get a…
read nowDMK Burger Bar signs 1st franchise deal
November 6, 2017
Chicago's DMK Burger Bar has signed its first franchise partner, Carolyn Michael, according to a company press release. Michael, who is a multi-unit operator…
read nowJon Smith making global debut in UK
November 3, 2017
Jon Smith Subs is going global opening its first international location early next year in Kingston, an area of southwest London, England. It's partnered with…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening 17th Georgia unit
November 3, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Georgia with the opening of a restaurant in Statesboro. Marking the Peach State's 17th Chicken Salad Chick, the Statesboro…
read nowTijuana Flats expanding presence in Carolinas with 2 openings
November 3, 2017
Tijuana Flats is leaving its mark on the Carolinas with the opening last week of its first location in Lexington, South Carolina, which precedes a Nov. …
read nowStudy: 'It's time to develop marketing strategies to hook Gen Z'
November 3, 2017
To reach today's student generation, referred to as Gen Z, foodservice providers need a marketing strategy tailored to that audience.
read nowVapiano opens mountain-view location in Southern France
November 3, 2017
Vapiano has opened its 14th location under the ownership of Salvatore Perri, this one in the Marseille region of southern France, a news release said. The new…
read nowRising Roll Cafe sets sights on Nashville
November 2, 2017
On the heels of signing an agreement for the development of three locations in Memphis, Rising Roll Cafe, an Atlanta-based gourmet sandwich concept has turned…
read nowFarmer Boys taps former Panda, Lemonade exec as CFO
November 2, 2017
Farmer Boys Food, the parent company of the fast casual burger concept, Farmer Boys, has hired restaurant industry veteran Huntley Castner to serve as CFO…
read nowDog Haus serving only 'hormone-, antibiotic-free meats'
November 2, 2017
Dog Haus announced this week a major companywide shift to exclusively using all natural, vegetarian-fed pork, chicken, turkey and beef raised without…
read nowNew tool brings third-party catering delivery to restaurateurs nationally
November 2, 2017
MonkeyMedia Software and on-demand delivery platform DoorDash have partnered to cater to restaurant catering operations. Their new cloud-based takeout…
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Nov.16 webinar: How to catch a (restaurant) thief
November 1, 2017
The fact that employees steal in a variety of ways from small acts of supply theft to substantial acts of fraud, is a dirty little secret shared by every…
read nowIrish burger brand launching in Germany
November 1, 2017
Rocket, an Ireland-based fast casual burger brand, is taking on the German market thanks to a partnership between its parent company — Rocket Restaurants…
read nowStarbucks holiday cups encourage 'doing good'
November 1, 2017
Halloween is barely a day old, which has become the official time for Starbucks to release its holiday cups. The chain has marked the arrival of the holidays…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings names former Church’s Chicken exec to SVP of global supply chain
November 1, 2017
Buffalo Wild Wings has named Barry Barnett as its senior vice president of global supply chain.
read nowKitchen Fund invests in Curry Up Now
October 31, 2017
Kitchen Fund, a restaurant investor that provides financial capital and operational expertise to emerging restaurant brands, has invested an undisclosed sum in…
read nowFAT Brands completes $10.5 million acquisition of Ponderosa, Bonanza steakhouses
October 31, 2017
FAT Brands Inc, parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe and Buffalo's Express, has completed the acquisition of Homestyle Dining LLC, the parent company to…
read nowFreddy's opens 4 units across 4 states
October 31, 2017
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening four restaurants today in Georgia, Indiana, Illinois and Texas, according to a company press…
read nowSmashburger hoping to drive holiday sales with 'Smash Pass'
October 31, 2017
Smashburger is trying a little something different this holiday season, giving fans the chance to purchase a Holiday Smash Pass for $54. The pass, available…
read nowHotSchedules integrates workplace management platform with POS
October 31, 2017
HotSchedules has integrated its workplace management platform to NCR Aloha's restaurant point of sale solution. Restaurants will be able to use this solution…
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