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New burrito restaurant franchisor hits the national scene
May 31, 2016
A popular single-location North Carolina-based restaurant, Go Burrito, is taking the plunge this week into franchising its concepts. The 3-year-old…
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Jack in the Box exec to share social media strategies during free webinar
May 31, 2016
Nearly every reputable brand is on social media, and in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…
read nowGet Fried hoping to open in Middle East
May 27, 2016
The French fry fast food chain, Get Fried 9#GetFried Fry Cafe), has entered into an exclusive master franchise agreement with World Franchise Associates to…
read nowFormer Corner Bakery exec takes over franchise sales at Smashburger
May 27, 2016
Smashburger has hired Gregg Koffler, who was previously overseeing franchise sales for Corner Bakery Cafe, for the position of senior VP of franchise sales and…
read nowQSRs, Pizza restaurants get competition from Mexican chain's delivery service
May 27, 2016
In hopes of competing with fast food chains, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has partnered with DoorDash in several US markets to provide on-demand…
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US Foods hits the NYSE
May 27, 2016
National food service distributor, US Foods Holding Corp, began trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "USFD," after its…
read nowSoftware hopes to help restaurants meet FDA guidelines
May 26, 2016
Trabon has introduced its new My Meal, My Way Nutrition Calculator, which helps restaurants seamlessly comply with the FDA regulations that take effect May…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit expanding in Texas, Louisiana, California
May 26, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has partnered with Marshland Foods to open eight locations along the I-10 Corridor in Texas and Louisiana. It also signed a deal to open…
read nowApp helps co-workers communicate without exchanging cell numbers
May 26, 2016
An app that allows employees to message co-workers without having to divulge personal phone numbers is now available. Entrepreneurs Danny Leffel and Broc…
read nowSmoke's Brands launches 3-brand concept
May 26, 2016
Smoke's Brands, a Canadian brand known best for its fast casual brand, Smoke's Poutinerie, has opened a Smoke's Food Court concept, which includes Smoke's…
read nowBlaze moves into Utah with location across from water park
May 26, 2016
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza — one of this year’s Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers — opened its first Utah location today in Lehi. To celebrate the chain is…
read nowPie Five moves into Austin area
May 26, 2016
Dallas-based Pie Five opens its newest location next week in the Austin-area suburb of Pflugerville, which a news release said is across the street from the…
read nowPomona welcomes Pieology
May 26, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria is opening a new store in the competitive Southern California market, according to a news release. The new location is in Pomona and is…
read nowGigi's launches website to attract franchisors
May 26, 2016
Gourmet cupcake and bakery franchise, Gigi's Cupcakes Bakery, announced it has launched a franchise recruitment website, gigiscupcakesfranchise.com.
read nowGreen tea smoothie available at Juice It Up!
May 25, 2016
Juice It Up! is now serving a Nirvana Matcha Green Tea Smoothie, featuring Matcha Green Tea powder, raw spinach, banana, nonfat milk and nonfat frozen yogurt…
read nowMama Fu's appoints president, CFO
May 25, 2016
Mama Fu's Asian House has named Steve Burt as its president and chief financial officer.
read nowPenn Station goes mobile
May 24, 2016
Penn Station East Coast Subs has launched a mobile app, which includes a loyalty program.
read nowBilly Sims taps former Bennigan's exec for VP gig
May 24, 2016
Billy Sims BBQ has named Jennifer Gamble as the brand's VP of Marketing. Gamble served as VP of Marketing for Dallas-based Bennigan’s Franchising Company…
read nowUpdated digital menu boards keep Johnny Rockets rockin'
May 23, 2016
BrightSign LLC, a manufacturer of digital signage media players, has announced a collaboration with Rockbot to update digital signage networks in the Johnny…
read nowSunset strip gets a little dash of the Aloha State
May 23, 2016
Sunset Boulevard goes a little Hawaiian today when AhiPoki Bowl opens its third location in Hollywood, California on the renowned street. AhiPoki Bowl is a…
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