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HuHot launches carry-out program with photo contest
April 19, 2017
HuHot is implementing carry-out in all of its units after a successful test run with two franchisee groups, according to a company press release. One group…
read nowRising Roll reinvents image, franchising
April 19, 2017
Rising Roll is releasing a new restaurant design, a new logo, an expanded menu and an updated service model, according to a press release. Most importantly…
read nowPenn Station launches franchise incentive program
April 19, 2017
Penn Station East Coast Subs has launched a store opening incentive program to help fuel growth. Franchisees in designated markets that sign a lease this year…
read nowDrnk coffee + tea, Qwench gearing up for growth
April 17, 2017
Drnk coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar have inked deals to grow in their home state of California, as well as in Texas and in the Middle East.
read nowSlapfish opening in Albuquerque
April 17, 2017
Slapfish has finalized a two-unit franchise deal for the Albuquerque, New Mexico region. The first unit will open by fall of this year, according to a company…
read nowYelp's restaurant review data gets much easier to use
April 14, 2017
Restaurant social media managers at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Dallas last month clearly identified Yelp as the go-to source of…
read nowHuHot Mongolian Grill opens 60th unit
April 13, 2017
HuHot opened its 60th unit this week. The Lawrence, Kansas location is owned and operated by HuHot's largest franchisee, FRC Group, which owns 22 units and has…
read nowQ1 sales up at Juice it Up
April 13, 2017
Juice It Up's same-store first quarter sales increased 5 percent over Q1 the previous year, according to a company press release. The chain also maintained…
read nowMixt expanding menu, opening 9th unit
April 13, 2017
Mixt is not only expanding to a ninth location this month, but it's also adding to the menu.
read nowPita Pit launches online game to promote LTO
April 13, 2017
Pita Pit is relying on gaming to introduce its latest LTO — the Baja Chicken Bacon Ranch pita, which includes grilled chicken, thinly carved bacon, romaine…
read nowThe Halal Guys expanding in Jersey
April 13, 2017
The brick-and-mortar expansion of the New York halal food cart concept, The Halal Guys, continues with the opening of a unit at 2317 U.S. Route 22 in Union…
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Study: Many consumers lukewarm on restaurant tech, loyalty programs
April 13, 2017
The new trends survey from AlixPartners provides some significant surprises concerning consumers' views of restaurant technology, loyalty programs, third-party…
read nowFazoli's adds 4 TravelCenters locations
April 12, 2017
Fazoli's and TA Restaurant Group signed a deal to open four units in Texas, Michigan, Connecticut and Oklahoma, according to a press release. TA Restaurat…
read nowOperators and vendors join forces to set supply chain best practices
April 12, 2017
Foodservice supply chain company, HAVI, has joined with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, food industry consultants at Kinetic12 and…
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Study: Wanderlust is stealing restaurant dollars
April 12, 2017
Consumers' love of travel is slicing into the food service sector's pie, potentially creating a defining moment for the restaurant industry.
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe ends Q1 with 4 percent increase in comps
April 12, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Cafe closed the first quarter of 2017, with positive comp sales of 4 percent and signed franchise agreements to open 30 restaurants…
read nowVerts hires NYC agency, former Chipotle designer to refresh branding, voice
April 12, 2017
Verts Mediterranean Grill has hired Michael Talese as its creative director.
read nowRise Biscuits takes on Tennessee
April 12, 2017
Rise Biscuits Donuts is opening in Tennessee, signing a seven-unit deal with each opening over the next seven years. Real estate options are being explored for…
read nowStarbucks to help Chinese employees pay for aging parents' health care
April 11, 2017
Starbucks, known in the U.S. as a champion for employee rights and welfare, is working toward the same reputation in China. The company announced today that as…
read nowUberrito hires development leader to drive franchise growth
April 11, 2017
Mexican fast casual Uberrito has named Peter Ortiz as its new chief development officer, tasking him with driving the brand’s national franchise strategy.
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