The Habit Burger Grill inks first two franchise deals

July 18, 2014

Habit Restaurants LLC recently announced it has signed its first two franchise agreements for multi-unit expansion in the Las Vegas and Seattle markets. 

Fresh To Order adds bison burger to menu

July 18, 2014

Fresh To Order announced today it's adding a new bison burger to its menu, along with a new fruit and two new desserts to its summer offerings.

Starbucks moving Teavana to Seattle

July 18, 2014

The Seattle Times reported recently that Teavana’s corporate operations will move from Atlanta to Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters.

HuHot operations team launches Franchise Business Reviews

July 18, 2014

HuHot Mongolian Grill announced it's launching a new Franchise Business Review program aimed at helping franchisees review key performance metrics and evaluate…

UAE falafel chain expanding to North America and Europe

July 18, 2014

Just Falafel, a 52-unit chain based in the United Arab Emirates, opened its first North American restaurants in June, and hopes to open 900 more throughout…

HipLogiq announces integration partnership with MailChimp

July 17, 2014

HipLogiq announced today a new partnership that will allow customers to integrate customer contact data gathered using its SocialCentiv tool directly into…

Wayback Burgers to give away free hot dogs

July 17, 2014

Wayback Burgers announced recently it will be giving away free hot dogs to the first 50 customers on July 23 to celebrate National Hot Dog Day. In addition…

la Madeleine opens in Northern Virginia

July 17, 2014

la Madeline announced today the opening of its new restaurant at the Kingstowne Shopping Center in Alexandria, Va.

sweetFrog expanding into Egypt

July 17, 2014

sweetFrog announced today plans to expand into Egypt. The company has signed a development agreement with Vantage Egypt for  Tourism & Entertainment, the…

Starbucks opens first store in Colombia

July 17, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company announced today the opening of its first store in Colombia. Fifty more stores are planned to open in the market over next five years.

Zaxby's brings Fried Pickles back to summer menu

July 17, 2014

Zaxby’s announced today it is bringing back Fried Pickles as a limited time offer menu item and is also featuring its Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal. Both are…

Native Foods Café announces partnerships with three non-profits

July 17, 2014

Native Foods Café announced today its newest giveback program, "Native Pals," a long-term partnership with Mercy For Animals, The Surfrider Foundation, and…

Dinova enhances mobile app to help business travelers find preferred restaurants

July 17, 2014

Dinova LLC recently announced the launch of a mobile application for Android and iPhone smartphones that will help business travelers locate Dinova network…

Tyson’s tender offer for Hillshire set at $63 per share

July 17, 2014

Tyson Foods has commenced a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Hillshire Brands Company at a price of $63.00 per share. The…

Woody’s Bar-B-Q launches trio of LTO sandwiches

July 17, 2014

Woody’s Bar-B-Q will launch its “Cluck, Moo, & Grunt” trio of LTO sandwiches beginning July 21. The collection includes:

Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

Cardfree, Xpient form omnichannel partnership for restaurant customers

July 16, 2014

Cardfree, a mobile commerce provider, has announced its partnership with Xpient Solutions, a POS and technology provider used by 17 top QSR brands. According…

I Dream of Falafel hosts giveaways for Wrigleyville opening

July 16, 2014

I Dream of Falafel is set to open its fifth location on Thursday. The latest Chicagoland restaurant will be in Wrigleyville, at 851 W. Belmont.

Henny Penny earns three Business Marketing Assoc. awards

July 16, 2014

Fresh to Order announces promotions and hires to support growth

July 16, 2014

Atlanta-based Fresh To Order has promoted Craig Light to vice president of Operations. Light, who has spent the past five years serving as area director, will…