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Independent restaurants experience slowed traffic
September 2, 2014
The strength and marketing clout of major and small restaurant chains kept total restaurant industry traffic flat instead of declining in the April/May/June…
read nowPie Five Pizza launches Meatball Ricotta Pie
September 2, 2014
Pie Five Pizza has introduced its latest limited-time offer – the Meatball Ricotta Pie, featuring a smoked provolone and mozzarella blend, organic marinara…
read nowBlaze Pizza adds nine franchise groups
September 2, 2014
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza announced that its 40th restaurant is set to open next month in San Diego. The company also announced it has signed nine new area…
read nowZaxby's offers free music downloads for movie partnership
September 2, 2014
Zaxby's will offer a free song download each week now through Sept. 28 as part of its promotional partnership with the movie 'The Identical.'
read nowStarbucks trucks being tested on campuses
September 2, 2014
Starbucks is rolling out coffee trucks at three college campuses this fall: Arizona State University, James Madison University and Coastal Carolina.
read nowStarbucks launches 'Branded Solutions' in MENA region
September 2, 2014
Starbucks has announced the launch of its ‘Branded Solutions’ program in its Middle East and North Africa region.
read nowSmoothie King recognizes Franchisee of the Year
September 2, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises recognized David and Dawn Cotrone and their son David Cotrone, Jr.as its Franchisee of the Year during its annual conference in New…
read nowSharky's named 'Best Mexican Cuisine' for 5th time
September 2, 2014
The Los Angeles Daily News recently named Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill "Best Mexican Cuisine" for the fifth consecutive year.
read nowPort City Java plans grand opening for first cafe in Jacksonville, N.C.
September 2, 2014
Port City Java opened its newest café at 102 Marine Blvd. in Jacksonville, N.C.
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea expands in Chicago
September 2, 2014
Peet's Coffee & Tea announced the opening of 16 new stores in a phased rollout across the market this fall.
read nowEd Hardy co-founder opens Juice It Up! franchise
September 2, 2014
Juice It Up! has opened its newest location in at 1120 Hermosa Ave. in Hermosa Beach, Calif.
read nowFarmer Boys launches Children's Hospital fundraising campaign
September 2, 2014
Farmer Boys will raise money for the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital-LLUCH throughout the month of September.
read nowEinstein Bros. rolls out fall menu
September 2, 2014
Einstein Bros. is bringing back its pumpkin bagel and other fall menu items.
read nowBig Smoke Burger opens second U.S. location in New York City
September 2, 2014
Big Smoke Burger recently opened its second U.S. location on 7th Avenue in New York City.
read nowFront Burner Brands adds general counsel
August 29, 2014
Front Burner Brands, Inc. has hired Bud Culp to fill its newly-created General Counsel role.
read nowRestaurant Performance Index declines in July
August 29, 2014
The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) registered a modest decline in July.
read nowChicken Salad Chick establishes foundation to fight cancer, end hunger
August 29, 2014
Chicken Salad Chick launched a new foundation aimed at funding the work of the American Cancer Society and ending hunger in America.
read nowChicken Salad Chick releases additional markets for development
August 29, 2014
Chicken Salad Chick has released additional markets across the South for franchise development.
read nowZoe's Kitchen reports 7.5% comp increase YTD
August 29, 2014
Zoë's Kitchen, Inc. reported increased comps of 7.5 percent for Q2 2014, with a total 6.5 percent increase year to date.
read nowTyson Foods, Hillshire complete merger, announce leadership
August 29, 2014
Tyson Foods, Inc. has completed its merger with The Hillshire Brands Company.
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