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Wild Wing Cafe names Tom Lewison Chief Executive Officer

August 15, 2014

Wild Wing Café recently announced the appointment of Tom Lewison to the role of chief executive officer (CEO).

Single mom's scheduling woes prompt Starbucks to reassess policies, procedures

August 15, 2014

A story in the New York Times about one barista's scheduling woes has prompted Starbucks to reassess its scheduling practices and policies.

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California legislature passes bill making it harder to terminate franchising agreements

August 15, 2014

The California legislature approved a law Aug. 8 that will make it harder for franchisors to terminate franchising agreements with franchisees, according to…

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Food Hall by Villa opens at Arizona Mills

August 15, 2014

Villa Enterprises announced the grand opening of its "Food Hall by Villa" at Arizona Mills on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

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Meatheads adds edible cookie dough to menu

August 15, 2014

Meatheads announced recently they will add edible cookie dough from The Cookie Dough Café to their offerings.

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Jamba Juice gives away nearly half a million servings of fruit, veggies

August 14, 2014

Jamba Inc. gave away 217,000 servings of fruit and 283,000 servings of vegetables during its "Free Juice Giveaway" at stores systemwide earlier this month.

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RMD Technologies teams with Verizon for new 'smart' temperature monitoring technology

August 14, 2014

RMD Technologies, LCC recently launched the D-Mometer and TAM Network, a "machine-to-machine" (M2M) solution that provides businesses and consumers real-time…

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Fatburger offering valet parking at two LA locations

August 14, 2014

Two Los Angeles Fatburger restaurants are teaming up with CurbStand to help Angelenos find and pay for nearby valet parking.

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Webinar on beacons, geofencing now available

August 13, 2014

The free webinar Using Beacon Technology and Geofencing In Your Restaurant sponsored by Splick.it and hosted by FastCasual.com earlier this week is now…

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National Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase

August 13, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…

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Togo's plans 1,000 sandwich giveaway to mark grand opening

August 13, 2014

Togo's Eateries, Inc. will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant at 8685 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine, Calif., on Aug. 18 by giving away regular #…

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Teas honored for excellence

August 13, 2014

Fourteen teas took first-place awards in key categories during the North American Tea Championship's (NATC) evaluation of spring-harvest 2014 hot teas.

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Oregon Chai launches new spiced chai concentrate

August 13, 2014

Oregan Chai announced the introduction of new Oregon Chai Spiced concentrates for foodservice.

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Mimi's Cafe culinary team rolls out new frites menu items

August 13, 2014

Based on more than 60 days of research throughout France this spring, Mimi's Cafe announced the launch of its new "Frites Grill" menu, Steak Frites, Roasted…

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Capriotti's opening 32nd shop in Las Vegas

August 13, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop recently announced the opening of its 32nd location at 3820 Craig Road East in Las Vegas. In celebration of the grand opening…

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How Do You Roll? signs franchise deals in Chicago, New York

August 13, 2014

How Do You Roll? announced the signing of franchise deals in Chicago and New York.

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Consumer traffic, unit growth low in 2014

August 13, 2014

Quick service restaurants grew units to 337,667, up 2 percent, and unit counts for full service restaurants, which include casual dining, midscale/family…

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