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Chipotle increasing purchase of locally grown produce in 2014
June 24, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today it will purchase more than 20 million pounds of locally grown produce in its restaurants this year, up from its 201…
read nowNew concept featuring sous-vide cooking to launch in London
June 24, 2014
A new fast casual dining concept featuring meals prepared using the sous-vide cooking technique is launching in London next month. Suchef will open its first…
read nowSlim Chickens selects Delphi’s technology platform
June 24, 2014
Delphi Display Systems Inc. announced that Slim Chickens has installed Delphi’s Insight technology platform for its newest store opening in Fayetteville, Ark.
read nowWinter weather dampens restaurant industry forecast
June 24, 2014
Following lackluster Q1 results, largely weather-related, Technomic now estimates 3 percent industry growth for 2014, a decline from its initial annual…
read nowQSR Automations adds new features to software platform
June 24, 2014
QSR Automations has released version 2.5.111 of DineTime Host, a guest management software tool that provides waitlist management, reservations, a guestbook…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe names new PR and marketing agency
June 24, 2014
Corner Bakery Cafe announced today its partnership with Trevelino/Keller as its B2B public relations and marketing agency of choice. According to a news…
read nowStarbucks rolls out new, updated cold beverages
June 24, 2014
Starbucks rolled out new cold beverage offerings today with the introduction of Fizzio Handcrafted Sodas and a new Teavana Shaken Iced Tea flavor.
read nowTaco Cabana restores 'Tango Frogs' art installation at Dallas location
June 24, 2014
Taco Cabana is bringing a piece of Dallas' art history home. The "Tango Frogs" – 10-foot tall sculptures of frogs playing musical instruments — will be…
read nowStarbucks opens first Philadelphia airport location
June 24, 2014
Starbucks recently opened its first Philadelphia International Airport store.
read nowStarbucks' retail prices go up Tuesday; packaged coffee hike set for July
June 23, 2014
Starbucks recently announced plans to hike prices on roast and ground packaged coffee sold in grocery stores and select beverages sold in company-owned retail…
read nowUncle Maddio’s signs Alabama agreement with Jimmy John’s franchisee
June 23, 2014
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint has signed a five-unit franchise development deal with Sha Nateghi, who will introduce the concept in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Ala.
read nowFDA to pressure restaurants to reduce sodium levels
June 23, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration last week announced it was preparing voluntary guidelines for the food industry to lower sodium levels. FDA Commissioner…
read nowMorton Salt adding $1M lab for reduced sodium solutions research
June 23, 2014
Morton Salt Inc. announced today the launch of a new food lab dedicated to exploring reduced sodium solutions. The company also hopes the $1 million investment…
read nowJJ's Red Hots, King of Pops team up for summer popsicle creation
June 20, 2014
JJ's Red Hots is teaming up with King of Pops to create a new summer menu offering: JJ's Red Pop, a gourmet popsicle featuring chocolate, smoked candied bacon…
read nowCulinary Software Services releases new version of ChefTec software
June 20, 2014
Culinary Software Services recently announced the release of ChefTec xt3 software. New features include additional functions, improved performance and updated…
read nowSalsarita's serving up the 'World's Hottest Burrito' for a limited time this summer
June 20, 2014
For a limited time this summer, Salsarita’s customers will have a chance to try their luck with BurHEATo, which includes a teaspoon of the world’s hottest…
read nowNew cloud-based food ordering solution introduced
June 20, 2014
Clorder Inc. has introduced a proprietary cloud-based food ordering solution and portfolio of technology-based services, designed to help restaurants enhance…
read nowPizzaRev launches catering program
June 20, 2014
PizzaRev has launched a new catering program, and has appointed Bibiana Deaver as the new catering sales manager to build to channel. Deaver will lead…
read nowFranchise Assoc. CEO: Economy is on track to full recovery
June 20, 2014
Franchising growth is expected to grow significantly this year, according to new reports. FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than…
read nowGratafy mobile gifting app launches in Denver
June 20, 2014
Gratafy recently announced that it has launched in Denver, allowing consumers to purchase and send more than 600 gifts from local restaurants and bars.
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