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NRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules
July 15, 2016
Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December received loud and instantaneous…
read nowLeadership changes continue at Quiznos with new CEO, CFO
July 15, 2016
The leadership changes are continuing at Quiznos. Just about a month after President and CEO Doug Pendergast resigned a year into his position, the former CFO…
read nowFrench street café in the heart of the bluegrass state? Mais oui!
July 14, 2016
Life is getting pretty cushy for students in Kentucky Wildcat country. Just in time for the fall semester, a European-style café, Brioche Doree, featuring…
read nowAt McAlister's, tea beats out ... chocolate?
July 14, 2016
In the run-up to McAlister's Deli's Eighth annual Free Tea Day, the chain surveyed more than 1,000 adult consumers in the U.S. to produce this somewhat…
read nowBallard Brands names new executives
July 14, 2016
Ballard Brands restaurant group announced in a company press release the promotion of former Chief Development Officer Peter Boylan to president of the company…
read nowDickey's opens 2 state locations
July 14, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced the opening of locations in Dothan, Alabama and San Dimas, California in a company press release. Both units will have four…
read nowVerts launches summer LTOs, test kitchen
July 14, 2016
In honor of the summer season, Verts Mediterranean Grill has created a few LTOs, including grilled corn, Greek salad and a beef meatball rice bowl, according…
read nowVilla Restaurant Group taps financial veteran as controller
July 14, 2016
Villa Restaurant Group, a full and quick-service restaurant operator, has named a new controller of corporate finance.
read nowGyroville brings Mediterranean to South America
July 13, 2016
The Mediterranean is invading South America, Gyroville said in a press release. Gyroville, a fast casual concept serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine…
read nowDiners find review sites valuable for getting and giving feedback
July 13, 2016
Review sites are considered valuable by nearly all diners, according to a new Original Review study and nearly as many are willing to share feedback on their…
read nowPita Pit franchisees raise $23K for charity
July 13, 2016
An employee appreciation event within Pita Pit led to a spontaneous charity effort that netted $23,000.
read nowStarbucks shakes up summer menu
July 13, 2016
Starbucks has launched new beverage options including its teavana shaken berry sangria herbal tea, coconut milk mocha macchiato, and affogato-style frappuccino.
read nowAu Bon Pain makes a splash with summer beverages
July 13, 2016
Au Bon Pain is debuting new summer beverage menu items.
read nowTechnavio names top 8 vendors in US
July 13, 2016
The top eight vendors in the U.S. food service industry for the next four years are, according to a study by Technavio, offering a lot of value for their…
read nowPie Five opens second location in St. Louis
July 13, 2016
Pie Five and franchisee, TF Pie Group, will open the chain's second St. Louis location on July 15 on Hanley Road in Richmond Heights, according to a company…
read nowStarbucks' China customers join the mobile fun
July 13, 2016
Starbucks this week brought its popular mobile-payment system to China as more than 2,200 stores nationwide are now equipped to handle such transactions…
read nowBojangles races for consumer interaction
July 13, 2016
The Bojangles' sponsorship of the Nascar Southern 500 race is being held this year with a sweepstakes that offers fans a chance to win either an "ultimate race…
read nowDickey's BBQ honors fallen Dallas officers
July 13, 2016
Today, Dickey's Barbecue Pit representatives said that 50 of the chain's Dallas-area locations will take part in a fundraiser to honor the Dallas police…
read nowSports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events
July 13, 2016
Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?
read nowCharleys Philly Steak introduces new breakfast choices
July 13, 2016
Charleys Philly Steaks announced in a news release that participating U.S. locations will now include three new breakfast burritos and seasoned hashbrowns on…
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