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Red Velvet pie debuts at Pie Five
February 10, 2014
Pie Five Pizza's Chef Andy Wittman has created a new dessert for the fast casual pizza concept. His Red Velvet Pie, a rich devil's food cake layered with sweet…
read nowNRA economist predicts growth for restaurant industry
February 10, 2014
In a news release from the National Restaurant Association, Chief Economist Bruce Grindy offers his insights into 2013 job growth and his projections for 2014.
read nowVooDoo sponsoring NASCAR for 2014 season
February 10, 2014
VooDoo BBQ & Grill has signed on again to sponsor BK Racing's Alex Bowman and Ryan Truex for the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, according to a company…
read nowROTI names new CEO
February 10, 2014
ROTI Mediterranean Grill has named Carl Segal as the CEO of the Chicago-based chain, effective Feb 18. Segal comes to ROTI from Potbelly Sandwich Works, with a…
read nowFirehouse ends year with solid growth
February 7, 2014
Firehouse Subs reported today that 2013 was a record-breaking year for the Florida-based chain, which opened 155 new restaurants and added 111 new…
read nowNRA Educational Foundation's new video series showcases foodservice careers
February 7, 2014
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched a new initiative, called Project Taste Test — Servin' Up Successful Careers, that…
read nowTogo's offering free sandwiches to celebrate opening
February 7, 2014
Togo's Eateries Inc. is celebrating the opening of its newest restaurant tomorrow in Riverbank, Calif., by giving free pastrami sandwiches to the first 50…
read nowSmoothie King Center unveiled to host NBA All-Star game
February 7, 2014
New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson and Smoothie King owner Wan Kim announced today a multiyear agreement reached between the Pelicans and Smoothie King to…
read nowPancheros honors outstanding franchisees, partners
February 7, 2014
Pancheros has announced this year's recipients of the its annual internal awards. Vendor of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Franchisee of the Year…
read nowFazoli's names new marketing VP
February 7, 2014
Jonathan Quinn has joined Fazoli's as its vice president of Marketing. Quinn brings Fazoli's more than 15 years of brand management and marketing expertise…
read nowBruegger's opens fourth Denver unit
February 7, 2014
Bruegger's Bagels opened its fourth Denver location today. The new bakery, located in Littleton at the Shops at Riverbend, 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr., is the first…
read nowConsumer trend report explores popularity of soup and salad
February 6, 2014
A new consumer trend report from Technomic reveals insights into consumer preferences for soup and salad. According to a news release from the company, more…
read nowBizzare Foods' Andrew Zimmern to host event at NRA show
February 6, 2014
Andrew Zimmern, the host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World on the Travel Channel, will serve as host and emcee for the…
read nowPhil Friedman named CEO of Salsarita's; launching growth plan
February 6, 2014
After acquiring Salsarita's in 2011, Phil Friedman is stepping up as its CEO to launch major expansion efforts, according to a company press release. Friedman…
read nowSmoothie King signs 100 agreements in 2013
February 6, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises experienced its fourth consecutive year of same-store sales growth and development in 2013, according to a company press release.
read nowCharleys partners with Coca-Cola
February 6, 2014
GOSH Enterprises, parent company of Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks restaurant concepts, and The Coca-Cola Company, have announced a…
read nowBraddah's launches retail line
February 6, 2014
Braddah's Island Style Burritos, Bowls & Tacos, a fast casual restaurant that combines Hawaiian and Mexican flavors, is now selling retail items just in…
read nowLa Madeleine opens first franchise
February 6, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café's opening in Lubbock, Texas, marks the brand's first franchise location, according to a company press release.
read nowQdoba intros new queso flavors
February 6, 2014
Qdoba Mexican Grill is adding two new queso flavors to its menu. The new Queso Diablo and Queso Verde, both drawing inspiration from Qdoba's original 3-Cheese…
read nowGarbanzo rolls out whole-wheat, gluten-free options
February 6, 2014
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has introduced a whole-wheat laffa wrap and a gluten-free pita to its nationwide menu offerings. Guests now have the option of…
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