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Panda Express 'gone fishin'
March 27, 2014
Forget April Fools' Day; Panda Express is instead hosting a nationwide April Fish Day this April 1, with guests receiving a complimentary serving of its newest…
read nowStudy dispels foodservice packaging recycling myths
March 27, 2014
A recent benchmarking survey commissioned by the Foodservice Packaging Institute found widespread but varied acceptance of foodservice packaging by material…
read nowPotatopia adds customer services
March 27, 2014
New York's Potatopia has added a few services to allow its customers more ways to order their spuds, including staying open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and…
read nowIndian concept opens in Chicago Loop
March 27, 2014
The Indian fast casual brand, Naansense, has opened at 171 N. Wells St., in Chicago's Loop, where Chefs Hiran Patel and Sahil Singh are serving their favorite…
read nowSPIN! Pizza sets its sights on Central Missouri campus
March 27, 2014
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open a location in the new mixed-use student housing/retail project on the University of Central Missouri campus, in…
read nowAmidst tighter competition, c-store visits decline
March 27, 2014
Although a number of c-stores have enhanced their food offerings to compete with limited-service concepts, a tightened grip on consumer spending and a…
read now'Social responsibility' important factor for restaurant consumers
March 27, 2014
Consumers want to be more informed of the food they are eating and the way in which an operator or supplier is growing or preparing their food, according to…
read nowUncle Maddio's Pizza debuts in Alabama
March 27, 2014
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint today will open its 19th unit in Auburn, Ala., its first in the state. The location, 339 S. College St., Suite E, is located in "The…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza spreading to Louisville
March 27, 2014
Los Angeles-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced it is expanding to Louisville, Ky., with a scheduled opening this spring.
read nowFastcasual.com hosting webinar on tax credits for new hires
March 26, 2014
FastCasual.com is presenting a free webinar, "Cash in on Hiring Tax Credits: How to get $1,200 back for 1 out of every 5 new hires," along with PeopleMatter at…
read nowPrivate equity firm assumes ownership interest in Newk's Eatery
March 26, 2014
Newk's Holding Company today announced that Sentinel Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has made a capital investment in the Newk's Eatery…
read nowVilla Enterprises takes over food court ops at Virginia outlets
March 26, 2014
Villa Enterprises announced it is assuming the management, operations and brand placement in the food court at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Leesburg, Va.
read nowBuffalo's Café hosts March Madness wing promo
March 26, 2014
Buffalo's Café is offering game day deals March 27 and 28, to celebrate March Madness.
read nowMerchant Warehouse acquires loyalty program provider
March 26, 2014
Merchant Warehouse, a provider of payment technologies, announced its acquisition of Opticard, a provider of gift and loyalty programs.
read nowMobile app company launches restaurant deals campaign
March 26, 2014
Mobile app SimpleDeal has launched a new, nationally targeted SimpleDeal Indiegogo campaign.
read nowSmashburger adds to nontraditional portfolio
March 26, 2014
Smashburger has added partnerships for new airport locations in Dallas, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., in addition to its first casino location in Durant, Okla.
read nowDunkin', Church's Chicken, McDonald's execs honored by WFF
March 26, 2014
The Women's Foodservice Forum has named five people to its second annual Women Making Their Mark list, sponsored by Brinker International.
read nowPanera Bread outlines digital initiatives during Investor Day
March 26, 2014
Panera Bread Co. shared some initiatives to help the brand compete in a digital and omnichannel marketplace during its Investor Day Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C.
read nowStarbucks recognized for loyalty marketing program
March 26, 2014
Starbucks was one of four companies awarded with the new bimonthly COLLOQUY Recognizes award. Tesco, Bloomgindale's and MoPals also were recognized.
read nowBaja Fresh adds Chef Lopez to product development team
March 26, 2014
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has named Chef Roberto "Pepe" Lopez as its new director of Product Development.
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