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Balboa Capital named preferred lender for McAlister's
March 3, 2014
McAlister's Deli has named Balboa Capital as a preferred lender for franchisees, who require financing for furniture, fixtures and equipment, lease-hold…
read nowNoodles & Co reports strong Q4, blames weather for 2014's slow start
March 3, 2014
Noodles & Company reported that its total revenue was up 17.4 percent from $77.9 million to $91.5, for the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the fourth…
read nowUS Foods' new spring line highlights spicy flavors
March 3, 2014
US Foods' new product line brings the heat with offerings such as Glenview Farms Smoky Ghost Pepper Jack Cheese Slices, Hilltop Hearth Hot and Spicy Buns and…
read nowOrange Leaf embraces pistachio
March 3, 2014
As part of its "Year of the Flavor," Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is welcoming March with the introduction of a new Pistachio fro-yo. The flavor is available…
read nowMenchie's launches March LTOs
March 3, 2014
Menchie's has created two new LTOs that are available now through March 31. The first is Chocolate Dunk'd Waffle Bowls, and the second is a new fro-yo flavor…
read nowDickey's adding seven units in Omaha
March 3, 2014
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is expanding its reach in Omaha with the opening of its first location there last month under Franchisee Joe Nguyen. The chain…
read nowChipotle partnering with Major League Soccer
March 3, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill is now the official fast casual Mexican restaurant of MLS and 12 MLS Clubs. The sponsorship will be Chipotle's largest single sports…
read nowSmoothie King accelerating North Carolina expansion plans
March 3, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises is targeting select cities throughout North Carolina for franchise expansion. With more than 25 stores open in North Carolina, the…
read nowGrubHub files paperwork to go public
March 3, 2014
GrubHub Inc., formerly known as GrubHub Seamless Inc., announced last week that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S.
read nowCanadian Restaurant Association gets a brand makeover
March 3, 2014
In celebration of its 70th anniversary in 2014, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association has changed its brand identity to support its strategic…
read nowDash raises $1.2 million for restaurant payments app
February 28, 2014
Dash has raised $1.2 million in seed capital for its restaurant mobile payment platform, and has release a new iOS 7 app update, the company has announced. The…
read nowNewk's adds Lenten-friendly menu
February 28, 2014
Newk's Eatery's spring menu is featuring seafood dishes suited for the Lenten season, according to a company press release.
read nowFreshii signs franchise deal for Saudi Arabia
February 28, 2014
Freshii has signed an area development deal to expand its presence in the Middle East, which currently includes two units in Dubai. The new franchisee, Raddah…
read nowBurger 21 expands Atlanta presence
February 28, 2014
Burger 21 has signed two agreements to develop three units in the Atlanta area. Alex Kim will open a restaurant in Johns Creek, Ga., later this year, while new…
read nowSmoothie King launches discount for multi-unit franchisees
February 28, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises has announced an incentive program giving new franchisees the opportunity to save money when they sign a multi-unit agreement to open…
read nowWeather dampened restaurant traffic in January
February 28, 2014
One theme touched upon during most recent earnings calls has been the severe winter weather's impact on restaurant traffic. According to the National…
read nowResearch shows strong connection between restaurant ambiance and consumer appeal
February 28, 2014
New research from Technomic's Consumer Brand Metrics tool outlines how restaurant ambiance can affect consumers' value perceptions.
read nowFood Runner acquires Philippines-based City Delivery
February 27, 2014
Food Runner, a food delivery company in Southeast Asia, has acquired City Delivery, another food delivery service operating in the Philippines. The acquisition…
read nowNRA names new SVP of ServSafe
February 27, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced the appointment of Sherman Brown as senior vice president of business and financial strategy for its ServSafe…
read nowCheese Merchants introduces new brands
February 27, 2014
Cheese Merchants of America, a cheese supplier to the foodservice and retail industries, has announced a change in its cheese brands: Mama Francesca is now…
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