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La Madeleine rolls out holiday catering and gift options
November 18, 2014
La Madeleine announced several holiday promotions, including catering and gift options.
read nowFuddruckers builds footprint in Maryland
November 18, 2014
The 3,600-square-foot location accommodates 100 guests, with seating for 20 on a covered patio.
read nowBoston Market gears up for holidays
November 18, 2014
Boston Market served more than 41,000 whole turkeys, nearly 3 million pounds of mashed potatoes and more than 13 million pieces of cornbread in November and…
read nowDickey's locations set to open in Alabama, Pennsylvania and California
November 18, 2014
Opening celebrations for all three new restaurants will include pulled pork sandwiches offered for $2, gift card and merchandise giveaways.
read nowSales up in October for Fazoli's franchisees
November 18, 2014
The brand also has commitments for 12 new franchised restaurants, including several in travel centers.
read nowCapriotti's franchise group changes name, adds board members
November 18, 2014
Dixie Foods International Inc., a Papa John's and Capriotti's Sandwich Shops franchisee, has changed its name to Preferred Restaurant Brands. The company has…
read nowChocolate companies warn of an impending shortage
November 18, 2014
Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two chocolate giants, have warned of an impending chocolate shortage. The Washington Post reported their warnings, stemming from…
read nowAsian concepts poised for high unit growth this year
November 18, 2014
New data from Technomic forecasts a 2.3-percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the 500 largest US restaurant chains.
read nowGusto Wood Fired Grill opens in Atlanta
November 17, 2014
The concept, which features grilled proteins, is owned by former NFL player Nate Hybl, who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
read nowLivingSocial adds communication platform for merchants
November 17, 2014
LivingSocial has launched Connect, a communications toolkit for merchants to engage and build relationships with customers acquired through its platform.
read nowPHresh opening first 'iKitchen' in Orlando
November 17, 2014
The new concept will feature a menu designed to follow American Heart Association guidelines, a small footprint and self-service kiosks.
read nowChipotle Cultivate Foundation awards $500,000 grant to the International Rescue Committee
November 17, 2014
The IRC's MicroProducer Academy helps refugee farmers adapt existing agricultural skills to an urban American environment and marketplace while improving their…
read nowDigital Screenmedia Association and NEC to host menu board webinar
November 17, 2014
The webinar will cover the value of menu boards, interactive screens, mobile payments and proximity marketing.
read nowEinstein Bros. & Noah's New York Bagels offer Black Friday catering special
November 17, 2014
Einstein Noah will offer special pricing on catering orders placed through its 1-800-BAGEL-ME phone line.
read nowStarbucks adds holiday Panini
November 17, 2014
The Holiday Turkey & Stuffing Panini features turkey, cranberry-herbed stuffing and turkey gravy on a focaccia roll.
read nowMaui Wowi will open new Chico, California, location in spring
November 17, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaii announced recently that franchisee Jules Jackson has signed a lease and will soon begin construction on a new location in the Shops and…
read nowMenchie's opens in Perth, Australia
November 17, 2014
The location is Menchie's first in Western Australia.
read nowMobile payments present opportunity for brands to engage customers
November 14, 2014
Now that Apple Pay is here, marketers have to figure out what to do with it. While mobile payments will likely be a good thing, there's a lot of potential…
read nowCobranded build-your-own pizza, froyo concept marks debut
November 14, 2014
DIY Restaurant Group celebrated the grand opening of its newest concept, uBuild + Trugurt Duo, in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, on Nov. 12. The Duo concept…
read nowNRA report: Millennials spend higher proportions on food than families
November 14, 2014
The National Restaurant Association has published its newest edition of its Consumer Spending in Restaurants report. The report was last published in 2009 and…
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