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PizzaRev signs franchise agreements to expand in five markets
October 30, 2014
PizzaRev announced the addition of five franchise groups to develop the brand throughout Denver, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Long Island, New York, and Columbus…
read now‘Artisan fast’ pizza and salad concept plans franchise expansion
October 30, 2014
St. Louis-based Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop, which recently introduced its "Artisan Fast” concept to franchisees, will open six new restaurants within…
read nowTop 100: People – Dan Lowe, Luna Grill
October 30, 2014
Dan Lowe, Director of Operations for Luna Grill, is number eight on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.
read nowCasio teams up with MicroSale for Android POS app
October 29, 2014
Casio America Inc. recently announced its partnership with MicroSale to create TabPOS, an app for its Android-based POS systems.
read nowPancheros expands presence in Iowa
October 29, 2014
Pancheros Mexican announced the opening of its fourth Cedar Rapids, Iowa, location at 5350 Kirkwood Boulevard on Nov. 4.
read nowBarberitos sees significant sales increase in Q3
October 29, 2014
Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina announced a 17-percent increase in same-store sales for Q3 2014.
read nowWix.com acquires OpenRest
October 29, 2014
OpenRest's integration into the Wix platform will enable restaurant owners to take orders directly from their Wix websites and native mobile apps.
read nowNational Restaurant Association adds of SVP of Strategic Alliances
October 29, 2014
The National Restaurant Association today announced the hiring of Jeffrey Calore as senior vice president of Strategic Alliances.
read nowRestaurant Canada feathers ruffled by government's lack of transparency on chicken pricing
October 29, 2014
Restaurants Canada is calling on a government commission to be more transparent as it investigates the cost of production formula used in setting the price of…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla offering free chips, queso to voters
October 29, 2014
To claim their free chips and salsa offer, voters can display their "I Voted" sticker or simply tell the cashier they voted.
read nowDickey's opens restaurants in Washington, Minnesota
October 29, 2014
The openings will include gift card giveaways, $2 pulled pork sandwiches, merchandise giveaways and more.
read nowTouchBistro, Merchant Warehouse team up for mobile payments
October 29, 2014
TouchBistro will use Merchant Warehouse's Genius Customer Engagement Platform to process payments made via the TouchBistro POS solution.
read nowFranchise Assoc. hosting call on NLRB Joint Employer Ruling
October 29, 2014
The International Franchise Association will host a conference call Thursday to discuss the impact of the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel's…
read nowFood+Tech Connect, ShopKeep offering support for restaurant growth boot camp
October 29, 2014
Food+Tech Connect and ShopKeep have teamed up to offer 25 full scholarships to The Power of Brand: Growing Your Restaurant boot camp, taught by former Union…
read nowGE Capital extends restaurant financing opportunities
October 29, 2014
GE Capital, Franchise Finance announced today that it has expanded its team of account executives to focus on the restaurant industry. Leading the initiative…
read nowMenchie’s partnership unveils first-ever Cinnabon fro-yo flavor
October 29, 2014
Menchie's has partnered with Cinnabon for its November featured flavor, Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll. The partnership marks the first time that Cinnabon has…
read nowWebinar will take marketers beyond mobile payment
October 28, 2014
For restaurants and retailers, the possibilities opened by the mobile wallet revolution extend far beyond payments.
read nowVast majority of millennials' restaurant visits are to traditional QSRs
October 28, 2014
Despite cutbacks in restaurant visits throughout the past several years, millennials, ages 18 to 34, continue to be heavy users of restaurants, according to…
read nowPopeyes CEO added to Franchise Association board of directors
October 28, 2014
The International Franchise Association has added four new members to its board of directors, including Popeyes' CEO Cheryl A. Bachelder. They will assume…
read nowBack Yard Burger posts same-store sales increases for Q3
October 28, 2014
Back Yard Burgers is stepping up growth efforts after posting its 18th straight month of same-store sales increases.
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