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Buffalo Café expands southern presence
March 12, 2014
Buffalo's Café has opened its newest location in Acworth, Ga., marking the state's 14th location, according to a company press release.
read nowMaui Wowi adds second Nashville unit
March 12, 2014
The historic town of Franklin, Tenn., just south of Nashville, will soon be home to its first Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a coffee and fruit smoothie shop, owned by…
read nowCaptain D's, Subway among Operator Innovations awards finalists
March 12, 2014
An independent panel of foodservice operator experts has selected finalists for the third annual 2014 Operator Innovation Awards. These finalists were chosen…
read nowHospitality job openings reach a 6-year high
March 12, 2014
New figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS program show that job openings in the restaurants-and-accommodations sector reached a 6-year high in…
read nowZoës Kitchen going public?
March 11, 2014
Zoës Kitchen is going public, according to a company press release released Monday stating that company had filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange…
read nowMixed expanding in South Dakota
March 11, 2014
Mixed Restaurant, an emerging fast casual brand, has chosen Brookings, S.D., as the location for its fourth unit, which is opening in May near South Dakota…
read nowSCS providing supply chain services for VooDoo
March 11, 2014
Supply Chain Services today announced an agreement with VooDoo BBQ & Grill to provide supply chain management services for all company-owned and franchised…
read nowDaphne's raises funds for Feeding America affiliates
March 11, 2014
Daphne's California Greek raised more than $5,054 for three Feeding America affiliates in Southern California through its inaugural "Spoon It Forward…
read nowRubio's launches TV ad honoring ocean
March 11, 2014
San Diego-based restaurant chain Rubio's launched an extension to its current ad campaign "To The Ocean" with a centerpiece television commercial entitled…
read nowFormer Smashburger CEO trades burgers for taxes
March 11, 2014
David Prokupek, former CEO of Smashburger, is now the CEO of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, a provider of full-service paid tax preparation and related financial…
read nowStaffing agency realigns services to cater to restaurants
March 11, 2014
Patrice & Associates announced today a new initiative to better align its management staffing services with the restaurant industry. The new program aims…
read nowGreen Mountain Coffee changes name to reflect Keurig brand
March 11, 2014
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced on Monday that it has changed its company name to Keurig Green Mountain Inc., effective immediately.
read nowQSR breakfast traffic jumps, while lunch and dinner visits decline
March 11, 2014
U.S. consumers cut back on their restaurant visits at lunch and dinner in 2013, but increased their visits at breakfast for the fourth consecutive year…
read nowPizzaRev plans growth in Texas and Missouri markets
March 11, 2014
PizzaRev announced today that restaurant developers David Jones and Doug Tieber have committed to expanding the pizza chain throughout the St. Louis, Mo. and…
read nowMMS Catering Institute adds senior faculty members
March 10, 2014
The MMS Catering Institute has announced the addition of three new institute senior faculty members.
read nowReport: 52% of restaurant chains plan to add gluten-free options this year
March 10, 2014
More than half of U.S. chain restaurants plan to increase their light- or low-calorie menu items this year, with 52 percent adding offerings to their…
read nowRestaurant industry adds net 21K jobs in February
March 10, 2014
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week that the U.S. economy added a net 175,000 jobs in February, up from 84,000 in December and 129,000 in January.
read nowBoston Market opens first mall location
March 10, 2014
Boston Market is hoping to provide more access to its comfort food by opening its first food court location this week, according to a company press release.
read nowTogo's reeling in Lemon Pepper Tuna fans
March 10, 2014
Togo's Eateries is reeling its raving fans back in for another taste of its Lemon Pepper Tuna. Available through May 27, guests can choose to have their…
read nowMcAlister's brings back Cajun Shrimp
March 10, 2014
McAlister's Deli announced today the return of its New Orleans-inspired Cajun Shrimp, part of the brand's Lent Menu, which highlights the many meat-free…
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