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Potbelly CEO stepping down
June 2, 2017
Potbelly CEO and Chairman Aylwin Lewis will step down later this year, according to a company press release.
read nowFinland's Friends & Brgrs planting flag in Germany
June 2, 2017
Friends & Brgrs is expanding to Germany, opening its sixth restaurant in September inside the Europa Passage mall in central Hamburg. Founded in 2015, the…
read nowLemonade debuts 2nd generation store
June 1, 2017
Lemonade has debuted its second generation store, which includes a new ordering system, curated food plates and new decor, according to a company press…
read nowTogo's names CEO, COO, CMO
June 1, 2017
Glenn Lunde has assumed the role of president at Togo's Holdings, reporting directly to the board of directors, following the retirement of Togo's Chairman and…
read nowLong Range Systems partners with VeriSolutions to improve restaurant operations
June 1, 2017
Long Range Systems, a global provider of on-site guest paging, tracking and restaurant intelligence tools, has announced a strategic partnership with…
read nowGrabbagreen opens 6th Arizona unit
June 1, 2017
Arizona-based Grabbagreen has opened its sixth location in Arizona, a news release said. The new Scottsdale unit is owned by Matt and Brooke Leon of Midwest…
read nowPei Wei selects new CMO
May 31, 2017
Pei Wei, a Pan-Asian fast casual restaurant, has selected Brandon Solano as its CMO. Solano served as CMO for Papa Murphy's Pizza prior to joining Pei Wei…
read nowModern Market to open second Phoenix location June 3
May 31, 2017
Modern Market has announced its second Phoenix area location, opening June 3, 2017 at 4901 E. Ray Rd., Suite 100 in Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center. The new…
read nowSalata to open first Baytown, Texas location
May 30, 2017
Salata, a salad fast casual restaurant, is opening its first location in Baytown, Texas on June 2. The first 50 guests on opening day will receive a free small…
read nowJimmy's Egg gets 'crackin' in Iowa
May 30, 2017
Jimmy's Egg is opening its first Iowa location in June on Southeast University Avenue in West Des Moines, a news release said. The 105-seat location near the…
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Live webinar shows operators how to help diners 'see right through you' in the transparency age
May 30, 2017
Today's diners will not settle for anything akin to "mystery meat" or other food that smacks of artificial ingredients. They expect simplified ingredients and…
read nowPJ's Coffee updates logo, decor
May 30, 2017
PJ's Coffee has a new brand identity, including its first logo refresh in more than a decade, according to a company press release.
read nowChipotle uncovers malware responsible for credit card breach
May 26, 2017
Chipotle Mexican Grill said today it has identified what was responsible for the payment card security incident reported April 25. The information comes at the…
read nowBlaze Pizza launches summer 'untern' program
May 26, 2017
In the dining room of one of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza’s nearly 200 restaurants, emblazoned are the words "Unfollow the Rules." The statement is emblematic of…
read nowPumped up: Jamba Juice adds collagen to smoothies
May 26, 2017
Jamba Juice is pumping up its summer offerings with collagen-boosted smoothies.
read nowRestaurants and other retailers win one over banks on swipe fees
May 25, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives has dropped wording that would have repealed the controversial Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Financial…
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Does your brand 'deliver' on delivery?
May 25, 2017
Delivery is today's "little darling" of the restaurant industry, as was just repeatedly proven in numerous presentations at this year's National Restaurant…
read nowJapan welcomes 2nd Pie Hole
May 25, 2017
The Pie Hole has opened the doors to its newest store in Tokyo, Japan. The Pie Hole’s menu fits in perfectly with Japan’s coffee culture, according to a…
read nowSmashburger intros turkey burgers at all US locations
May 24, 2017
Turkey burgers have come to roost in Smashburger's lineup of menu options, according to a press release.
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Another restaurant oyster shell recycling initiative pops up in Alabama
May 24, 2017
A few weeks after we told you about restaurateurs around Chesapeake Bay taking part in an oyster shell recycling program, another oyster recycling initiative…
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