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Which Wich launches annual military appreciation campaign
May 30, 2014
Which Wich’s fourth annual Flag Your Bag promotion will run through July 6 at all participating restaurants. According to a company news release, the campaign…
read nowHuHot adds operations and marketing execs
May 30, 2014
HuHot Mongolian Grill has announced the appointment of Jeff Martin as the company’s new chief operating officer. It has also appointed Stephanie Krause as the…
read nowProtein Bar, Taziki’s, Wahlburgers recognized for creating buzz
May 30, 2014
The National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group announced the winners of its inaugural Buzzed About Brands award, including The Protein Bar…
read nowJamba Juice partners with DanceOn for summer campaign
May 30, 2014
Jamba Inc. has partnered with YouTube network DanceOn for a digital campaign aimed at inspiring people to participate in the “Blend in the Good” summer dance…
read now100 Montaditos names US CEO
May 30, 2014
Spain-based 100 Montaditos has named Francisco Javier Cernuda as CEO of the U.S. system. In this capacity, Cernuda will direct, coordinate and execute…
read now(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…
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