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Canadian restaurant sales jump 4.3 percent
September 26, 2013
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, comprising about 60 percent of Canada's total restaurant sales, according…
read nowCalifornia commits to $10 minimum wage
September 26, 2013
On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law increasing the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour, the highest in the country. The increase…
read nowCaribou Coffee kicks off campaign to fight breast cancer
September 26, 2013
On Sept. 28, Caribou Coffee will kick off its 18th annual Caribou Coffee Amy's Blend program to fight breast cancer.
read nowRestaurant cash advance loan company launches
September 26, 2013
A new company, RestaurantCashAdvanceLoans.com, has launched with an objective of making credit availability faster and easier for restaurant operators.
read nowSmashburger honors top operators and franchisees
September 25, 2013
Smashburger has announced the recipients of its annual awards, including Franchisee of The Year, which were presented to seven franchise groups and corporate…
read nowFormer Starbucks exec named Pret A Manger's U.S. president
September 25, 2013
Pret A Manger has announced Robert Naylor as president of U.S. operations. Naylor comes to Pret with more than 30 years of retail experience, most recently…
read nowFranchise Association releases new Obamacare guide
September 25, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…
read nowJersey Mike's honored for Certified Angus Beef promotions
September 25, 2013
Jersey Mike's has been recognized for leading promotions of the Certified Angus Beef brand on menu boards, social media and advertising, according to a…
read nowRobeks posts 21 months of sales increases
September 25, 2013
Robeks has reported 21 consecutive months of same-store sales increases. Through August, average store revenue is up 9 percent compared to 2012, according to…
read nowIntuit, Square announce POS, accounting integration
September 25, 2013
Intuit and Square have announced a seamless integration between Square and QuickBooks. Built on Intuit's open platform, the integration will enable small…
read nowMediterranean fast casual adds quinoa
September 25, 2013
Zoës Kitchen has added quinoa to its menu in the The Quinoa Salad.
read nowInvestor group acquires equity in The Coffee Bean
September 25, 2013
Advent International announced that it has partnered with CDIB Capital to acquire a significant equity position in International Coffee & Tea LLC, which…
read nowSwipely manages $1B in annual sales
September 25, 2013
Swipely is now managing more than $1 billion in annual sales for merchants across 29 states, just one year since entering the payments space, according to a…
read nowNRA creates new financial services position
September 24, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has named Jim Higgins as vice president of Payments and Financial Services. In this newly created position, Higgins will…
read nowDiner goes fast casual to stay relevant
September 24, 2013
In an effort to compete with the increasing popularity of fast casual restaurants, Irvine, Calif.-based Ruby Restaurant Group is testing a new dinette concept…
read nowMcAlister's opening in Abilene, Texas
September 24, 2013
McAlister's Deli is opening Monday in Abilene, Texas, at 3318 South Clack Street. To celebrate the opening and introduce McAlister's to the local community…
read nowHow Do You Roll? partners with fitness experts
September 24, 2013
How Do You Roll? has partnered with Lifestyle Revolutions, a personal training and nutrition company, to further the company's mission to make the world…
read nowMOOYAH using social channels to drive online ordering
September 24, 2013
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is redefining the way it talks to fans by connecting with them directly in a digital landscape, according to a company press…
read nowFazoli's serving pink lemon ice in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 24, 2013
Fazoli's is hosting its second annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser on Sept. 30 and has also created a five-entrée, limited-time offer dubbed the Fab Five.
read nowHilton Hotel launches fast casual concept
September 24, 2013
Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide, is officially playing in the fast casual market with the opening of Herb N' Kitchen, a new…
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