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(Updated) Tyson Foods expresses interest in purchasing Hillshire Brands
May 29, 2014
The Hillshire Brands Company issued the following statement in response to the unsolicited proposal by Tyson Foods on Thursday to acquire Hillshire Brands for…
read nowPanera Bread deploys WhenToManage solution for back of house
May 29, 2014
WhenToManage, a cloud-based software platform, announced today that it has provided a full license of its software to Panera Bread.
read nowEinstein Noah’s COO announces resignation
May 29, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group announced that Manny Hilario, chief operating officer, has tendered his resignation to the company. His departure will come in…
read nowLRS launches Table Tracker system to expedite orders
May 29, 2014
Long Range Systems has launched Table Tracker 3.0, a table location system that identifies where guests are sitting so restaurants can deliver food faster.
read nowVilla Enterprises’ brands showcase new LTOs
May 29, 2014
Three of Villa Enterprises’ restaurant concepts — Green Leaf’s, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South Philly Steaks & Fries — have launched new…
read nowSmoothie King plans 900 new stores in next four years
May 29, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. announced it is offering reduced royalties and free equipment to franchisees who sign an area development agreement for a minimum…
read nowRevel Systems launches tablet POS for drive-thru operations
May 29, 2014
Revel Systems has introduced a tablet POS specifically created for the drive-thru. The Video Drive-Through POS operates with three iPad devices, including…
read nowStarbucks jumping into burger space via La Boulange concept
May 29, 2014
Starbucks’ La Boulange bakery-café concept will open a Los Angeles unit on June 11 that will be aimed toward the dinner crowd. According to the Associated…
read nowLYFE Kitchen spreads to Dallas market
May 29, 2014
LYFE Kitchen will open three restaurants in the Dallas market this summer, including Plano on June 13, Preston Center on June 27, and West Village on July 25.
read nowFatburger, Buffalo’s Express plan 10 cobranded locations in Singapore
May 28, 2014
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Cafe have signed a development deal with Eftech Lifestyle SDN BHD to bring 10 cobranded locations to Singapore. According to a news…
read nowCorner Bakery eyes Seattle and Vegas for expansion
May 28, 2014
Corner Bakery Café has signed two multiunit development agreements with California-based businessman Anil Yadav, CEO of JIB Management, who plans to open 1…
read nowCaribou Coffee recognized for loyalty marketing innovation
May 28, 2014
Caribou Coffee is one of five companies that received a COLLOQUY Recognizes award, honoring programs and companies that “exemplify the most innovative…
read nowBoneheads announces overseas debut with Pakistan agreement
May 28, 2014
Boneheads Grilled Fish and Chicken has announced its entry overseas, with a franchise development agreement to open five locations in Pakistan. With two…
read nowReport: Taste and cost continue to be gluten-free barriers for consumers
May 28, 2014
Although just 11 percent of U.S. households follow a gluten-free diet, about 25 percent of consumers believe that gluten-free is good for everyone, according…
read nowCaliBurger plans 25-unit development in Saudi Arabia
May 28, 2014
CaliBurger announced that it will open its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in 2014 as part of a 25- unit development plan. The opening will take place in the…
read nowEinstein Noah launches summer menu
May 28, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has rolled out its new seasonal menu to kick off summer. The menu is available at all Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York…
read nowOrange Leaf FroYo enters China
May 28, 2014
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt announced it will open its first stores in China sometime this year. The first two stores will be located in Shanghai and were…
read nowSchlotzsky's partners with MonkeyMedia for new catering program
May 27, 2014
Schlotzsky's has signed a deal with MonkeyMedia Software to initiate its off-premise strategy. According to a news release, MonkeyMedia Software, via its MMS…
read nowSchlotzsky's unveils Oklahoma expansion plans
May 27, 2014
Schlotzsky's has announced plans to expand throughout Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The brand currently has 14 locations in the state. According…
read nowMaui Wowi's new Dallas franchisee plans first of many locations
May 27, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is opening a new location inside the food court at The Shops at Willow Bend in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas. The new location, owned by…
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