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Tropical Smoothie Café opens milestone 400th restaurant
November 7, 2014
The 400th café, located at 5221 Monroe Street in Toledo, Ohio, is owned by multi-unit franchisee Julie Munson.
read nowMiami Subs offers vets 50% off
November 7, 2014
Miami Subs and The New Miami Grill will offer 50 percent off menu items for Veterans Day promotion.
read nowMaui Wowi adds holiday heat
November 7, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is releasing two holiday espresso beverages to its menu: Peppermint Mocha and Gingerbread Latte.
read nowIllegal Pete's won't change name, despite pressure from Latino groups
November 7, 2014
Owner Pete Turner said the chain's name is not a reference to immigrants who enter the country illegally, but comes from a novel and the name he shares with…
read nowCIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality
November 6, 2014
The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…
read nowBlast 825 Pizza launches franchising program
November 6, 2014
California-based Blast 825 Pizza, a fast casual concept that is part of Milano Restaurants, has announced the launch of a franchising program. The brand is now…
read nowMore UK restaurant consumers seeking alternative diets
November 6, 2014
Technomic has released its top five trend predictions for the United Kingdom foodservice market moving into 2015. They are listed as follows:
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group reports increases for Q3
November 6, 2014
Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported comp growth for both brands in Q3 2014.
read nowBruegger’s Bagels launches 12th annual Bottomless Mug season
November 6, 2014
Bruegger’s Bagels kicks off the 12th season of its Bottomless Mug program today and will celebrate with Free Coffee Day on Nov. 13.
read nowJuice It Up! reports sales, AUV gains in Q3
November 6, 2014
Juice It Up! reported a same-store sales increase of 11 percent year-over-year in Q3 2014, and an average unit volume increase of 12 percent.
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels announce seasonal menu
November 6, 2014
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Shmear will return to the menu, along with Gourmet Apple Cinnamon Bagel and Cinnamon Toast Egg Sandwich, Cinnamon Winter Blend Coffee and…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens redesigned urban store
November 6, 2014
In addition design changes, the new prototype introduces breakfast service, a to-go and online ordering pick-up window, a catering area and inclusion of the…
read nowForever Brands merges with Falafill
November 6, 2014
The merger kicks off a year of growth for the combined brands, which hope to add 35 new units throughout Chicagoland in the next year.
read nowNRA foundation announces partnership between Prostart, No Kid Hungry
November 6, 2014
Through the partnership, ProStart students will be able to earn hours toward their industry-recognized ProStart National Certificate of Achievement through…
read nowMcAlister's annouces 10-unit Houston area deal
November 6, 2014
McAlister's Deli has signed an agreement with Southwest Concepts LLC to open 10 locations throughout the Houston area, with one location slated to open in…
read nowPotbelly sales increase 0.5 percent in Q3
November 6, 2014
Same-store sales remain down 1.1 percent year-to-date compared to the same period last year.
read nowJamba Juice same-store sales jump by 3.8 percent in Q3
November 6, 2014
Jamba Juice attributed the increase to strong performance by its fresh squeezed juice and whole food blending platform.
read nowTop 100: People – Kelly Roddy, Schlotzsky's
November 6, 2014
Kelly Roddy, CEO of Schlotzsky's, is number five on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.
read nowMcAlister's marks Nacho Day with one-day sweepstakes
November 6, 2014
McAlister's Deli will be doing a one-day sweepstakes in celebration of National Nachos Day on Nov. 6. A winner will receive free nachos for a year.
read nowSiftit breaks into Baltimore-Washington DC markets
November 5, 2014
Siftit, a technology provider that connects restaurants and suppliers, has launched into the Baltimore-Washington market. It also currently operates…
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