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Smoothie King increases sales by 10%
October 17, 2013
Smoothie King reported this week that it saw a same-store sales increase of 10.3 percent for Q3, up nearly 5 percent for the year over 2012. Sales were driven…
read nowHow Do You Roll? celebrates 5 years
October 17, 2013
How Do You Roll? will celebrate its fifth anniversary by offering all menu items for $5 or less. The celebration runs nationwide through Oct. 31
read nowFranchise, retail organizations call for more compromise as government opens
October 17, 2013
The International Franchise Association and the National Retail Federation both released statements about the resolution to reopen government and lift the debt…
read nowSnacking daypart opportunities vary across the globe
October 17, 2013
How and when consumers eat and drink between meals varies in Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China, as well as the U.S., according to a new study from The…
read nowFranchise industry adds more than 15K jobs in September
October 17, 2013
New data from ADP's National Franchise Report shows that the franchise industry created more than 15,000 jobs in September.
read nowNRA launches second Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge
October 17, 2013
The National Restaurant Association is now accepting submissions for its second annual Kids LiveWell Recipe Challenge, an initiative aimed at showcasing…
read nowUS Foods launches mobile ordering app
October 17, 2013
US Foods has introduced a new mobile application that allows customers to create orders, track deliveries and manage invoices from their smartphone or tablet…
read nowRestaurant advertising falls short of being memorable, relatable
October 17, 2013
A new white paper released by market research firm Technomic reveals what consumers think about leading restaurant brands' advertising efforts. As reported in…
read nowSalsarita's president stepping down
October 16, 2013
Salsarita's announced today that Larry Reinstein, president and chief operating officer since 2011, will be stepping down effective Oct. 31.
read nowTogo's signs multi-unit agreement in Arizona
October 16, 2013
Togo's Eateries Inc. has signed a development agreement with a new franchise group to open three restaurants in the Greater Phoenix area. The franchisees will…
read nowChipotle's ShopHouse concept opening 4th location
October 16, 2013
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, a concept developed by Chipotle Mexican Grill, will open the doors to its second West Coast location on Oct. 17 on the Santa…
read nowMiddleby Corporation adds to India portfolio with acquisition
October 16, 2013
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of commercial refrigeration and foodservice products business Celfrost Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
read nowPeet's Coffee and Tea rolls out at Magnolia Bakery locations
October 16, 2013
Peet's Coffee & Tea today was officially named as the exclusive coffee and tea provider at all Magnolia Bakery U.S. locations. To celebrate the new…
read nowJamba Juice, Isis team up for mobile payment promotion
October 16, 2013
Jamba Juice Co. and Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture created by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile US Inc. and Verizon Wireless, will give away up to 1 million…
read nowBoston Market extends government shutdown promotion
October 16, 2013
Boston Market is extending its offer of free chicken to federal employees and military personnel impacted by the government shutdown. Initially available from…
read nowStarbucks' petition drive to end the shutdown nears 2M signatures
October 16, 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company has garnered nearly 2 million signatures for its petition drive asking leaders in Washington, D.C., to end the shutdown and pay the…
read nowEast Coast Wings & Grill hits 39th straight quarter of sales growth
October 15, 2013
North Carolina-based East Coast Wings & Grill has announced its 39th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.
read nowChicken Salad Chick adds two South Carolina locations
October 15, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick is scheduled to open its new franchise location in the Columbia, S.C., market on Oct. 22. The new restaurant will be located in the…
read nowLe Pain adds Wi-Fi throughout U.S. system
October 15, 2013
Ruckus Wireless Inc. announced that it has been selected by Le Pain Quotidien, an international bakery retailer, to supply it with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products…
read nowUS Foods recognizes top vendors for 2013
October 14, 2013
US Foods has announced the winners of its 5th annual vendor recognition awards. During a recent ceremony in Rosemont, Ill., six companies out of more than…
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