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Restaurant concepts roll out the red carpet for Mom
May 7, 2014
With Mother's Day around the corner — May 11 for those who still need to come up with a gift idea — restaurant concepts are bracing for a busy day. Last year…
read nowRestaurant worker wage strikes spread beyond the US
May 7, 2014
Quick-service employees and supporting organizations in New York City announced today that more strikes are expected next week in as many as 150 cities.
read nowMarriott exec to share insights on hotel chain's fast casual concept
May 6, 2014
Lon Southerland, senior director, global food and beverage for Marriott International, will keynote the ninth annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-1…
read nowJimmy John's CEO has no plans for a rewards program
May 6, 2014
Jimmy John Liautaud, CEO and founder of Jimmy John's, jumped on Twitter Monday night to engage his brand's fans who were able to ask questions during a live…
read nowThree former NBA players commit to develop Freshii brand
May 6, 2014
Freshii has signed a deal with three former NBA players, Harvey Catchings, Rathel Whittaker and Allen Leavell, to expand the brand in Houston. According to a…
read nowBoston Market marks Mother's Day with BOGO deal
May 6, 2014
Boston Market will celebrate Mother's Day, May 11, with a BOGO deal. Guests who buy one individual meal will receive a second individual meal for mom free of…
read nowPanda Express embraces kale trend
May 6, 2014
Panda Express has introduced two new dishes featuring on-trend ingredients — the Orange Chicken with Bacon and Shiitake Kale Chicken Breast. The new entrées…
read nowPizzaRev launches Zesty Taco Pizza
May 6, 2014
PizzaRev has introduced a new Taco Pizza as part of its "Pizza of the Month" promotion. The new offering will be featured throughout May at the same price as…
read nowWingstop posts an 8.2-percent increase in traffic
May 6, 2014
Wingstop reported its first quarter results, including a 9.6-percent increase in same-store sales and an 8.2-percent increase in traffic.
read nowCoca-Cola adds customizable feature to Freestyle app
May 6, 2014
Coca-Cola Freestyle is set to release a new "Create Your Own Mix" feature on its Coca-Cola Freestyle app. According to a news release, the new feature will…
read nowQSR Automations adds new app for small restaurant chains
May 6, 2014
QSR Automations Inc. has launched several new updates and features to its DineTime platform, including DineTime Host Version 2.4, the new DineTime Assist app…
read nowboloco transitions to mobile loyalty program
May 6, 2014
Boston-based boloco has officially rolled out its new loyalty program, called "the boloco passport."
read nowCapriotti's continues East Coast expansion
May 6, 2014
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open its newest location next week in Mansfield, Mass., the brand's third restaurant in the Bay State.
read nowMcAlister's expands Big Bold Sandwiches line
May 5, 2014
McAlister's Deli has expanded its line of Big Bold Sandwiches with the addition of the Big Bold Cheesesteak, available for a limited time through July 1.
read nowEinstein Noah reports Q1 sales increase of 1.6 percent
May 5, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, last week reported financial…
read nowRestaurant spending up, foot traffic down
May 5, 2014
GE Capital, Franchise Finance just released its 24th annual Chain Restaurant Industry Review, showing an increase in customer spending but a decline in foot…
read nowMyCheck collaborates with PayPal to expand pay-at-the-table service
May 2, 2014
MyCheck, a checkout app for restaurants, has collaborated with PayPal to enable consumers to pay at table through the PayPal app.
read nowBurgerFi seeks best 'bestie photos' for giveaway
May 2, 2014
BurgerFi International is celebrating National Burger Month throughout May with a "Bestie Photo Contest." To participate, fans are asked to snap a creative…
read nowBig Apple Bagels heading to the Middle East
May 2, 2014
BAB Systems Inc. has signed a master franchise agreement with Mont Royal General Trading LLC, a Dubai-based company, for the development of Big Apple Bagels…
read nowCapriotti's launches summer charity drive
May 2, 2014
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is partnering with The Las Vegas Rescue Mission to collect canned items for the Hunger Doesn't Take A Summer Vacation Food Drive…
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