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Restaurants experience drop in adult beverage sales
March 21, 2014
Adult beverage volumes in restaurants and bars contracted 1.3 percent in 2013, according to a new "Special Trends in Adult Beverage Report" from Technomic.
read nowCobranded Fuddruckers-Luby's opens in Austin
March 21, 2014
Luby's Inc. debuted its first Austin, Texas, dual concept store today at 415 W. Slaughter Lane. The 12,360-square-foot development, which features a…
read nowCowboy Chicken debuts Country Peach Tea
March 21, 2014
Cowboy Chicken has introduced the newest member of its "Nearly Famous" tea program. The restaurant's program, which includes seasonal options like Southern…
read nowVerifone, XPIENT partner for mobile payment solution for limited-service restaurants
March 20, 2014
VeriFone Systems Inc. and XPIENT Solutions have partnered to provide a payment-as a service solution for the limited-service restaurant market.
read nowNRA Show 2014 keynote to feature a little Magic (Johnson)
March 20, 2014
Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson has been selected to provide the keynote address at the 2014 National Restaurant Association Show May 18 at Chicago's…
read nowDonper launches mobile app to train frozen yogurt operators
March 20, 2014
Donper America has introduced a customer-exclusive Android application that focuses on training and support for soft serve machine operators.
read nowRed Mango Cafe and Juice Bar opening in Illinois
March 20, 2014
Lifelong Oak Park, Ill., resident Jim Taglia and his wife, Anneke, will open one of the first restaurant prototypes for a Red Mango Café and Juice Bar…
read nowElevation Burger names Rick Altizer as new CEO
March 20, 2014
Former McDonald's executive Rick Altizer has been appointed CEO of Arlington, Va.-based Elevation Burger. Altizer assumes the role from founder Hans Hess, who…
read nowPotbelly Sandwich targets Oklahoma City for franchise growth
March 20, 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced this week a franchise growth plan targeting Oklahoma City. According to a company press release, the company selected the…
read nowRecruitment business, consulting firm partner to form one-stop shop for restaurant owners
March 20, 2014
Patrice & Associates, a recruiting partner in the restaurant industry, announced today its new partnership with consulting firm, One Management Solutions…
read nowHoward Schultz: Starbucks in early stages of growth
March 19, 2014
If Starbucks was a 20-chapter book, the company is only in chapter four or five, according to chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz, who outlined…
read nowRestaurant brands plan promotions for Whole Grain Sampling Day
March 19, 2014
Whole Grain Sampling Day is April 2, and restaurants, retailers, food manufacturers and more are hosting promotions and low-cost or no cost items for the…
read nowRussia experiences strong restaurant traffic growth
March 19, 2014
The foodservice markets of Russia, Great Britain and Australia experienced growth during Q4 2013, with Russia generating a 7-percent increase in visits, the…
read nowPie Five Pizza adds to dessert menu
March 19, 2014
Pie Five Pizza has introduced a new dessert — the peanut butter cup brownie — created by Chef Andy Wittman.
read nowKnouse Foods introduces new breakfast options
March 19, 2014
With breakfast sales increasing, Knouse Foods has introduced new morning daypart offerings for foodservice operators under its Lucky Leaf and Musselman's rands.
read nowFirst Venti Tre Modern Italian Restaurant opens in Baltimore
March 19, 2014
The nation's first Venti Tre Modern Italian restaurant opened this week in Baltimore featuring a highly customizable menu with at least 23 fresh toppings every…
read nowNY Bagel Cafe coming to North Jersey
March 18, 2014
NY Bagel Cafe & Deli is coming to New Jersey at 215 Rivervale Road in a modern shopping center, according to a company press release.
read nowCapriotti's celebrating anniversary
March 18, 2014
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is giving a special offer to sandwich lovers to celebrate the anniversary of franchisee KCI Investments' first Capriotti's store…
read nowYoFresh welcoming first Michigan unit
March 18, 2014
Franchisees Michael and Lisa Anderson are opening a YoFresh Yogurt Café at 8373 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton, Mich., according to a company press release.
read nowOrganic asparagus featured at Live Basil Pizza
March 18, 2014
Live Basil Pizza, a Neapolitan fast casual pizza concept, has announced the launch of its newest "Chef's Pick" pizza, topped with locally sourced organic…
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