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Roark Capital's chairman to speak about 'state of franchising'
October 3, 2013
Steven Romaniello, International Franchise Association chairman and managing director of Roark Capital, will speak Oct. 8 in Atlanta at a luncheon for the…
read nowGLAZE opens 4th unit
October 2, 2013
GLAZE Teriyaki Grill is bringing its Seattle-style teriyaki to New York City's Midtown West, opening this month at 60 W. 56th St.
read nowCapriotti's goes pink to 'Save the Bobbies'
October 2, 2013
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has re-introduced its "Save the Bobbies" initiative that will run at all eight Los Angeles locations through the month of October. In…
read nowU-Swirl acquires Josie's Frozen Yogurt
October 2, 2013
U-Swirl Inc. has acquired the business assets of Josie's Frozen Yogurt LLC. The acquisition of all intellectual property and worldwide franchise and license…
read nowFirehouse Subs educating consumers on fire safety
October 2, 2013
According to the National Emergency Number Association, an estimated 240 million emergency calls are made to 9-1-1 each year. To increase public safety…
read nowMexican fast casual opens with new design, menu
October 2, 2013
With a more modern, upscale store concept, Taquerias Arandas has opened a new location in Baytown, Texas, according to a company press release.
read nowSmashburger debuts Raspberry Sorbet Shake
October 2, 2013
Smashburger has unveiled a limited-time only Raspberry Sorbet Shake to benefit Susan G. Komen and in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The new shake…
read nowGE Capital expands financing to foodservice equipment industry
October 2, 2013
GE Capital's Commercial Distribution Finance business announced it will expand financing capabilities and coverage to the commercial foodservice and…
read nowFuture POS restaurant system adds Paydiant mobile wallet
October 2, 2013
Nearly 8,000 locations using the Future POS restaurant and hospitality point-of-sale system can now offer mobile payments after the company integrated a mobile…
read nowIFA adopts plan to strengthen franchise relations
October 1, 2013
The International Franchise Association board of directors has adopted recommendations to develop ways to strengthen franchise relations. The recommendations…
read nowDespite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading
October 1, 2013
Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
read nowBarberitos supporting breast cancer awareness
October 1, 2013
Barberitos today launched its month-long breast cancer awareness campaign to help raise money for the cause. All Barberitos locations are hosting a Breast…
read nowBurgerFi opens in Michigan
October 1, 2013
BurgerFi has opened its latest location in Ann Arbor, Mich., near the University of Michigan. The more than 4,000-square-foot location is the state's first and…
read nowRobeks coming to Philadelphia
October 1, 2013
Robeks, a fruit smoothie and fresh-squeezed juice franchise with more than 100 locations, is coming to Philadelphia, with plans to develop 37 stores in the…
read nowPanda goes for the honey
October 1, 2013
Panda Express has created a new entrée — Honey Sesame Chicken Breast — made with 100 percent, all-white meat chicken breast. The new dish combines thin premium…
read nowFast casual Indian, Asian concept opens 10th unit
October 1, 2013
Masala Wok's stir fry is now available at a second location in the Houston area at 2735 Town Center Blvd., in Sugarland, Texas.
read nowLeaf secures $20M to advance mobile pay platform
October 1, 2013
Leaf, creator of the LeafPresenter, a tablet designed for commerce, today announced it has closed $20 million in its first round of funding from Heartland…
read nowNew Yorkers getting 'Pie faced'
October 1, 2013
It's free pie day at the six Pie Face locations in New York. From noon to midnight, customers who post on their social media sites about the Aussie-based pie…
read nowManhattan Bagel celebrating 25th anniversary
October 1, 2013
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Manhattan Bagel, and to celebrate the company will host a Customer Appreciation Week, where all participating locations…
read nowDoes your dine-in experience put guests in control?
October 1, 2013
Whether it's choosing fries or apples with their burgers or the music playing in the restaurant, guests want to be in charge of everything these days. That…
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