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Johnny Rockets surveys international growth
February 16, 2017
Johnny Rockets is undertaking significant expansion overseas, including the opening of locations in Singapore, Mexico, Switzerland, U.K, Caribbean, Pakistan…
read nowTom+Chee debuts updated menu
February 16, 2017
Tom+Chee announced new menu items for its 99 locations, according to a press release.
read nowMarco's promotes EVP to COO
February 16, 2017
Marco's has promoted former Executive Vice President of Operations Tony Libardi to the position of COO for the chain. The move brings marketing, employee…
read nowBig Easy-based Blaze bites back with gator sausage offering
February 16, 2017
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is opening a New Orleans location this month and is offering free build-your-own pies on Friday, Feb. 17 with a little something local…
read nowSpeedline Solutions debuts new menu management tool
February 15, 2017
Speedline Solutions is debuting a menu management system to help chains create and release a consistent menu for all locations as well as ConnectService, which…
read now"Say it with Starbucks" debuts in China
February 15, 2017
"Say it with Starbucks," a new mobile gifting feature, launched in China on Weixin, China's primary social media platform, according to a press release.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shop opens another Little Rock location
February 15, 2017
Ryan Hamra will open his second Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Little Rock in early 2017 as part of a four-unit franchise deal the Little Rock resident signed with…
read nowStarbucks gets fashionable in Japan with contactless keychain
February 15, 2017
Starbucks' Japanese operations has teamed with a local fashion label in the country to create what's essentially a contactless key chain that coffee lovers can…
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Fake news on McDonald's and Chipotle stopped in its tracks
February 15, 2017
Fake news is again causing problems for the foodservice industry, this time inolving McDonald's and Chipotle. The event also involved reporters at USA Today…
read nowSlapfish signs international franchising deal with Fransmart
February 14, 2017
Slapfish announced a franchising deal in the U.K. to open 25 units over the next five years, according to a news release.
read nowNew restaurant rating system focuses on economic impact
February 14, 2017
Food industry veteran Sara Brito and entrepreneur Jeff Hermanson have collaborated to create a new rating system for all restaurants based on economic impact…
read nowMarco's names COO
February 14, 2017
Marco's Pizza has promoted its EVP of operations and former Burger King executive, Tony Libardi to chief operations officer, a news release said. In the new…
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Harris poll yields dim glow for restaurant brands
February 14, 2017
These are not only tumultuous but very partisan times in the U.S., and a Harris Poll indicated that the public perception of foodservice brands often swirls…
read nowThe Hummus & Pita Co. expands franchising with Fransmart
February 13, 2017
The Hummus and Pita Co. is partnering with Fransmart to expand the concept beyond its four New York City locations, according to a press release.
read nowThe Pie Hole opens first international location in Japan
February 13, 2017
Pie and coffee concept, The Pie Hole, has opened its first international location in Tokyo to tap into the growing Japanese coffee market, a press release…
read nowNoodles & Co closing 55 units, selling stock
February 10, 2017
In an effort to stay afloat, Noodles & Company is closing 55 under-performing company-owned restaurants and has sold $18.5 million in stock, according to a…
read nowFazoli's taps former Wal-Mart exec for key finance role
February 10, 2017
Three finance executives are filling new leadership roles at Fazoli's. The list includes Wal-Mart's former Senior Director of Global Treasury, David Hasler…
read nowPenn Station reviews 2016 growth
February 9, 2017
2016 delivered a few milestones for Penn Station East Coast Subs: a loyalty app and program, a franchise consultant program and a new training system…
read nowPro football player to open Dickey's unit
February 9, 2017
Professional football player Demar Dotson wants to bring barbecue to his team's city so the Tampa Bay Buccaneer teamed up with Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open a…
read nowJuice It Up taps former franchise exec as VP of operations
February 9, 2017
John Bifone is joining Juice It Up as its new VP of operations and will direct several initiatives intended to drive Juice It Up's growth plan, according to a…
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