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The Gyro Shack opens 1st franchised unit
May 9, 2017
The Gyro Shack opened its first franchised location Monday. Located at 6500 Evergreen Way in Everett, Washington, The Gyro Shack features two drive-up windows…
read nowMarshmallow fast casual concept opening in Chicago
May 9, 2017
Chicago is about to get fluffier thanks to a fast casual brand called XO Marshmallow surpassing its $6,500 Kickstarter goal. It will officially open in July in…
read nowElo teams with Star Micronics to bolster POS
May 9, 2017
Star Micronics, a provider of point of sale and proof of transaction technology, has partnered with Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, to provide a new…
read nowRosati's pizza chain co-founder dies at 88
May 9, 2017
One of three brothers to found Rosati's has died. Alfred Rosati, 88, who helped launch the chain's first locations in the Chicago suburbs in 1964, died April…
read nowCaptain D's lures and lands 5 in South Carolina
May 8, 2017
Captain D's has signed an agreement to open five units in South Carolina, a news release said. Goalz Restaurant Group is spearheading the development in the…
read nowWhite Castle, Burger 21 celebrate 'Hamburger Month'
May 5, 2017
A number of hamburger-focused chains are pushing sales this month by promoting National Hamburger Month. White Castle leads the charge as the "official…
read nowChicken Salad Chick, Fazoli's, Juice it Up, Zoup, Pie Five announce openings
May 4, 2017
Although overall restaurant sales have stalled over the past year, many brands are still experiencing growth. Below are just a few companies that have…
read nowCreator of The Mixx to debut new concept in Kansas City
May 4, 2017
The owner of Kansas City-based The Mixx is opening another fast casual brand, Caffetteria.
read nowCaffeine-infused bagel perks up Einstein Bros menu
May 4, 2017
Caffeine addicts have a new way to get their fix, thanks to the Espresso Buzz Bagel.
read nowNew study: Fast food is star of the industry
May 3, 2017
Quick-service restaurants and take-out food will be the stars of the U.S. restaurant market for the next five years, according to the latest analysis of the…
read nowMooyah's new owners keeping leadership team in tact
May 3, 2017
MooyahBurgers, Fries & Shakes is under new ownership. An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC, a lower-middle-market private equity firm, and Gala Capital…
read nowModern Market loyalty app lets customers order, pay and earn rewards
May 2, 2017
Modern Market, a fast casual restaurant, has introduced a new loyalty app that lets customers order, pay and earn rewards. The app is available in the App…
read nowChipotle expands employee educational opportunities
May 2, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting a new custom bachelor's degree in business for its workers via a partnership with Bellevue University and Guild Education.
read now1000 Degrees Neapolitan grows stores and crust options
May 2, 2017
From new locations to kinds of crust options, 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza is turning it up a notch on growth and innovation. The chain plans to open 20 more…
read nowRubio's Coastal Grill axes artificial flavoring, food coloring from menu
May 1, 2017
Rubio's Coastal Grill has removed artificial flavors and food coloring from its core menu. These changes are part of its "Made With a Mission" slogan…
read nowThe incredible 'multi-cultural' egg
May 1, 2017
Millennials are squarely in the cross hairs of a new American Egg Board push to instill a little Eastern ethnic cuisine into the organization's namesake…
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FDA delays: 1 more year to menu labeling enforcement
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
May 1, 2017
It's official: Menu labeling enforcement waits another year.
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Webinar: Are you getting the biggest bang for your franchise marketing buck?
May 1, 2017
As restaurateurs, you not only sell to diners every day, but also simultaneously to future franchisees who may either be among those diners, in the local…
read nowWoody-s Bar-B-Q names co-founder as brand president
May 1, 2017
Woody's Bar-B-Q has named one of it co-founders, Yolanda Mills-Mawman, as brand president. She and CEO Woody Mills founded the concept in 1980, and have since…
read nowRestaurant AI study gathers guest experience data
April 28, 2017
SYNQ3 Restaurant Solutions recently announced the results of a test of AI automated speech recognition technology, VIA Analytics. The test monitored restaurant…
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