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Dean Foods scoops up Friendly's for $155M cash
June 21, 2016
Friendly's Ice Cream and Dean Foods Co. today finalized a $155 million cash deal that makes the retail ice cream and manufacturing business officially part of…
read nowUmami Burger partners with Medeiros to launch in Japan
June 21, 2016
Umami Burger is joining Japanese company, Medeiros Holdings Co., Ltd., to launch 10 licensed locations in Japan in the next five years. The first location…
read nowFreebirds mobile app aims to enhance customer experience
June 21, 2016
Freebirds, the Texas-based restaurant, is launching a mobile app and rewards program.
read nowUncle Maddio's partners with George Peach Council for 'peachy' pizza campaign
June 20, 2016
Peachy Keen pizza and Summer Grilled Peach salad are back again at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza this summer, which is co-marketing the LTOs with the Georgia Peach…
read nowPancheros Mexican Grill launches third Minnesota location
June 20, 2016
Bob Thomson, owner of two existing Panchero franchises in Minnesota, is opening his third location at 284 57th Avenue, in Fridley, Minnesota on June 21.
read nowPanda Express to open fifth NYC location
June 20, 2016
Panda Express is opening a new location in New York City, its fifth, at 835 Third Ave.
read nowWahlburgers expands into Washington D.C.
June 20, 2016
Wahlburgers, the Massachusetts-based burger franchise, is opening its first Washington, D.C. location.
read nowNew plans on the horizon for Fiesta Restaurant Group
June 17, 2016
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc is separating its current restaurants, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, into two companies. Its headquarters will be moving to…
read nowCorner Bakery Café introduces new franchise locations
June 17, 2016
Corner Bakery Cafe recently opened three new franchise locations in Montana, Washington and Oregon., according to a company press release.
read nowGoodcents Deli Fresh Subs announces franchise remodel
June 16, 2016
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs is launching its first "Restaurant of the Future," remodeling the 2915 Trailhead Dr. location in Leavenworth, Kansas, according to a…
read nowPenn Station East Coast Subs revamps brand design
June 16, 2016
Penn Station East Coast Subs is debuting a new restaurant layout and design that includes a new logo, wall coverings and flooring, and open kitchen…
read nowChicken Salad Chick expands into the Lone Star state
June 15, 2016
Chicken Salad Chick, the first chicken salad franchise in the nation, is opening its first Texas location in Fort Worth at 8825 Tehama Ridge Parkway, Suite 329.
read nowNewk's Eatery reveals summer seasonal menu items
June 15, 2016
During the summer, Newk's Eatery is offering new menu items including a grilled veggie salad, a kale Caesar salad, bow tie Caesar pasta salad, a red, white and…
read now#Getfried establishes first franchise location
June 15, 2016
The #Getfried Fry Cafe has selected San Antonio, Texas for its first franchise location. Former Subway franchisee, Craig Christopher, will launch the franchise.
read nowMunchery same-day delivery launches in D.C.
June 15, 2016
Munchery, based originally out of San Francisco, has expanded into Washington D.C. The service delivers chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals to customers.
read nowAdagio signature roast among Paris Baguette's new menu items
June 15, 2016
Paris Baguette has a new coffee blend called Adagio Signature Roast. The new offering is crafted by a "master roaster," and has notes of almond, cacao, vanilla…
read nowPanera Bread drops additives, artificials, preservatives in At Home products
June 15, 2016
Panera Bread has declared no more artificial sweeteners, preservatives, additives, or colors will be allowed in their Panera At Home product line. The…
read nowReport: Mobile-centric, reward strategies can foster customer engagement
June 15, 2016
To better engage consumers restaurants should deploy mobile-centric dining experiences and offer up rewards, according to a new report on loyalty strategies…
read nowNew games and the business they bring -- coming to tabletops everywhere
June 15, 2016
Helping customers get their game on is getting ever-easier, according to E la Carte, which announced that its delivering more guest-facing games to customers…
read nowFree webinar: 'Learn How to Turn Social Followers into Brand Advocates'
June 15, 2016
Today, almost every reputable brand is on social media. But in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…
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