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Johnny Rockets plans entry into Colombia and Tunisia
June 6, 2014
Johnny Rockets marks its 28th anniversary today, and plans to celebrate by announcing its intention to enter two new markets this year — Colombia and Tunisia.
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian offering franchising discount for teachers
June 6, 2014
Just in time for summer break, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced its Teacher Discount. The offer, which is valid until the end of August 2014, gives retired or…
read nowNoodles & Company marks 400th location milestone
June 5, 2014
Noodles & Company opened its 400th location this week. The milestone restaurant is in Fair Lawn, N.J., and operated by franchisee Mascott Corp.
read nowInclement weather boosts delivery food orders
June 5, 2014
The extreme weather in Q1 2014 yielded good and bad news for the U.S. restaurant industry — total visits dipped, but delivery got a boost.
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Popbar brings its dessert treats to California
June 5, 2014
New York-based Popbar, the maker of customizable popGelato, popSorbetto and YogurtPops, opened its first California location at the Anaheim Packing District on…
read nowInnovation Center opens in Colorado for foodservice professionals
June 5, 2014
Food and Drink Resources, a Centennial, Colo.-based consultancy firm, has opened a new Innovation Center for food and drink professionals. The founders of the…
read nowJohnny Rockets aims at North Carolina for growth
June 5, 2014
Johnny Rockets plans to grow its footprint throughout North Carolina, with an immediate focus on Charlotte and Raleigh. The brand currently has one location in…
read nowGranbury updates payment and coupon options
June 5, 2014
POS provider Granbury Solutions announced a new release of its online ordering engine, aimed at enabling its thousands of restaurant operators who accept…
read nowFans to name boloco's new kale smoothie
June 5, 2014
The boloco burrito chain will unveil a new kale smoothie this summer that will also include mango, cucumbers, celery, apple juice, honey and ice. The…
read nowPotbelly’s first South Dakota location set to open
June 5, 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Shop has signed an agreement that will bring its first shop to South Dakota. Currently slated to open this winter, the shop will be located…
read nowHow Do You Roll? plans sushi giveaway
June 5, 2014
To mark International Sushi Day, June 18, How Do You Roll? will serve all customers a free sushi roll. Customers can also enter a social media contest to win…
read nowHow to craft a loyalty program for active social networkers
June 5, 2014
New research from Mintel shows that posting food pictures has gone beyond a few fringe foodies and is infiltrating the mainstream: 13 percent of those who have…
read nowPanera’s franchise base commits to new technology platform
June 5, 2014
Panera Bread announced today that 100 percent of its franchisees have committed to Panera 2.0, a series of technologies including digital ordering and payment.
read nowOrange Leaf debuts in North Dakota
June 5, 2014
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will host a grand opening celebration June 6 in Bismarck, N.D., the brand’s first location in the state. A percentage of all sales…
read nowFazoli’s woos older customers with bridge promotion
June 5, 2014
Fazoli’s is celebrating its senior customers by offering a free Italian Lemon Ice to members of the American Contract Bridge League every Wednesday in June…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café offers freebies for National Flip Flop Day
June 5, 2014
Tropical Smoothie Café is celebrating National Flip Flop Day, June 20, by encouraging guests to visit any location that day between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. wearing…
read nowPollo Tropical hosts World Cup contest with free chicken on the line
June 5, 2014
Pollo Tropical is celebrating the FIFA World Cup, kicking off this month in Brazil, with a contest that includes the grand prize of free chicken for a year.
read nowTeavana extends lineup in time for Iced Tea Day
June 4, 2014
In celebration of National Iced Tea Day, Teavana announced that on June 10, stores nationwide in the U.S. and Canada will offer one free small serving of…
read nowPizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada
June 4, 2014
Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…
read nowCapriotti's plans aggressive expansion in Houston
June 4, 2014
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has announced plans to open as many as 45 new restaurants in the Houston area throughout the next seven years. Capriotti's currently…
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