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Ecolab introduces water filtration program for beverage platforms
May 15, 2014
Ecolab has launched the KAY QSR Managed Water Filtration Program to address the beverage demands of quick-service restaurants. According to a company news…
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Chipotle unveils original essays on its packaging
May 15, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill today launched its “Cultivating Thought” author series, a new program that features original essays written by authors, actors and…
read nowPizza Hut, Firehouse Subs, Atlanta Falcons, McAlister’s Deli executives to speak at CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit
May 15, 2014
Networld Media Group has announced the slate of panelists for the "C-Level Roundtable" closing general session at the 2014 CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit in…
read nowAl’s Beef and Nancy’s Pizza sign Mike Ditka as spokesperson
May 14, 2014
Chicago Bears legendary coach, player and current TV commentator Mike Ditka has been named as the new spokesperson for Chicago Franchise Systems Inc., parent…
read nowLevelUp, Zuppler partner to bridge gap in online ordering and mobile payments
May 14, 2014
In an effort to bridge the gap between online ordering and mobile payments, Conshohocken, Pa.-based Zuppler and Boston’s LevelUp have teamed up to provide…
read nowPaytronix upgrades mobile features for restaurant platform
May 14, 2014
Paytronix Systems Inc. has added enhancements to the mobile and messaging aspects of its loyalty platform, geared toward the restaurant and retail industries.
read nowBowl of Heaven inks new multi-unit franchise deals
May 14, 2014
Bowl of Heaven has announced the signing of two multi-unit franchise deals for Orange County, Calif., and Las Vegas. Bowl of Heaven has been working with…
read nowFamilies with kids trimming restaurant visits
May 14, 2014
Restaurant visits by families with kids under the age of 13 have been declining since 2008, according to research from The NPD Group. Families with kids made …
read nowRed Mango parent company acquires pizza and smoothie concepts
May 14, 2014
Brix Holdings LLC, a newly-formed multi-brand franchising company, has announced the addition of Smoothie Factory and RedBrick Pizza to its roster of national…
read nowPie Five Pizza marks its debut in Virginia
May 14, 2014
On Friday, the Pie Five Pizza chain will open the doors to its newest restaurant, its first in Virginia, just outside of Richmond in Glen Allen. According to a…
read nowCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf adds two execs to team
May 14, 2014
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has announced two new additions to its executive team: Karen Cate as chief financial officer and Jeff Schroeder as VP of…
read nowTogo’s adds two California locations this week
May 14, 2014
Togo’s Eateries Inc. is opening two California restaurants this week – one in downtown Los Angeles on Wilshire Boulevard, and one in Santa Cruz in the Almar…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings promotes craft beer offerings through May
May 14, 2014
Buffalo Wild Wings and the Brewers Association are celebrating American Craft Beer Week through May 18. In addition, the chain’s Beer of the Month program will…
read nowboloco names new marketing manager
May 14, 2014
boloco has named Alexandra Dunk as its new marketing manager. Dunk’s responsibilities will include executing boloco’s day-to-day marketing and social media…
read nowMajority of franchisees now believe social media effectiveness outweighs traditional ads
May 14, 2014
Franchise restaurant operators consider social media reviews and search engine rankings more important than traditional advertising and promotions and more…
read nowPanera adds new test facility to enhance bakery business
May 14, 2014
Panera Bread Co. has unveiled a new test bakery facility in New Haven, Conn. According to a news release, the company is using the facility to test new…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings donates $370K to Boys & Girls Clubs
May 13, 2014
Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants across the country raised nearly $370,000 on Community Day to support local Boys & Girls Clubs as part of the Team Up for…
read nowSmashburger now offering gluten-free buns
May 13, 2014
Smashburger announced a new partnership with Udi’s Gluten Free to rollout out a gluten-free bun option at all U.S. Smashburger locations. According to a news…
read nowDickey’s Barbecue marks 400th location
May 13, 2014
Dickey’s Barbecue last week opened its 400th restaurant and is now located in 40 states. The milestone unit is in Phoenix.
read nowLa Madeleine extending partnership with Children’s Hunger Fund
May 13, 2014
La Madeleine announced that it is extending its partnership with the Children’s Hunger Fund and offering financial support with a goal of providing 1 million…
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