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The CoreLife Eatery takes on franchising
August 12, 2016
The CoreLife Eatery executive team is taking its active lifestyle restaurant national with the launch of franchising opportunities a little more than a year…
read nowNewk's signs 10-unit deal with Five Guys franchisee
August 12, 2016
Newk's Eatery is expanding into Virginia with the company's latest development agreement to open 10 locations in Fairfax and Arlington counties over the next…
read nowFirenza Pizza hits Houston
August 11, 2016
Firenza Pizza has signed an agreement to develop up to 20 locations in Houston over the next few years.
read nowPanera Bread debuts ‘Kids Meal Promise’
August 11, 2016
Panera's kids menu will be free from artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners and colors from artificial sources starting September 7.
read nowFreebirds president steps down
August 11, 2016
Bobby Shaw, who served as COO for Freebirds for the past three years and was named president earlier this year, announced today via LinkedIn his last day with…
read nowDickey’s BBQ announces "No B.S." campaign
August 10, 2016
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching a "No B.S." initiative and the 'bs' stands for bad stuff. The initiative features hormone-free, cage-free, and…
read nowPieology fires up newest location
August 10, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria has opened its newest location, located in Rancho Mirage, California.
read nowMcAlister's signs franchise deals for restaurants in 2 states
August 9, 2016
McAlister's Deli announced franchise agreements for Georgia and Illinois locations, including five restaurants in Atlanta, as well as additional units in…
read nowQdoba debuts smoky menu item
August 9, 2016
Qdoba is now making smoked brisket available for customers to add to any of the chain's customizable menu offerings. In fact, Qdoba's new Outlaw Knockout…
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Focus Brands and its 5,000 locations commit to all cage-free eggs in 10 years
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
August 9, 2016
More than 5,000 ice cream shops, restaurants and bakeries operated by Focus Brands committed today to transition to cage-free eggs over the next 10 years…
read nowSchlotzky's seeks Arizona franchisees
August 9, 2016
After a year of strong franchise growth, Schlotzsky's leadership team said the chain is moving deeper into Arizona and seeking franchisees for locations in…
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BrightSign, Mood Media deliver 1st Costa Coffee digital menu boards
August 9, 2016
BrightSign LLC, a manufacturer of digital signage media players, and Mood Media, an in-store media provider, announced that they installing the first digital…
read nowBlaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location
August 9, 2016
Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…
read nowUberrito announces new location, promotions
August 8, 2016
Uberrito announced the opening of a new Houston location in the Clear Lake area and will celebrate opening week with $5 menu items, according to a company…
read nowFazoli’s enjoys record-breaking growth
August 8, 2016
Fazoli’s, the Italian concept, is enjoying record-breaking growth for the month of July, according to a company press release.
read nowSchlotzsky’s seeks franchisees for Arizona locations
August 8, 2016
Schlotzsky’s is aiming to expand in Arizona and looking for a few good franchise partners.
read nowGiardino Gourmet Salads breaks ground in North Carolina
August 8, 2016
Giardino Gourmet Salads has announced that franchisees Mario and Tania Diaz have begun construction at the first North Carolina location in Cary.
read nowFuzzy’s Taco Shop hits store No. 100
August 8, 2016
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, initially launched in Fort Worth, Texas, has opened its 100th store.
read nowCan coasters address consumer disengagement in restaurants?
August 5, 2016
In hopes of counteracting phone distractions in restaurants, Heckler Design has created coasters made to hold customer phones, according to a company press…
read nowFired Pie announces additional Arizona locations
August 5, 2016
Fired Pie recently opened its 16th location in Chandler and 17th in Glendale — both in Arizona, according to a news release. The restaurant has a total of 1…
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