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NRA releases first-ever sustainability report
October 4, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced the release of its first-ever sustainability report, which examines trends and initiatives within the restaurant…
read nowUncle Maddio's heads to South Florida
October 3, 2013
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has announced a franchise development agreement with entrepreneur and Golden Corral restaurant owner, John Verderame to open three…
read nowKronos Foods adds Italian beef to product line
October 3, 2013
Chicago-based Kronos Foods Inc., a manufacturer of Mediterranean food products, has announced the introduction of an Italian beef product line.
read nowSeattle-based sushi chain expanding through Cali
October 3, 2013
RKF, a real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, has secured three first-to-market California locations for…
read nowToasted Dips back at Togo's
October 3, 2013
Togo's Eateries has brought back Toasted Dips sandwiches — the Roast Beef Dip and the Triple Dip — available now through Jan. 7, according to a company press…
read nowMenchie's mixes things up with color-changing spoons
October 3, 2013
Menchie's is offering customers collectible, color-changing spoons, featuring all of the brand's Sweet Friends characters. Each spoon changes into one of five…
read nowBd's Mongolian Grill offering new menu, Fu Man Brew Mug-Stache mugs
October 3, 2013
Bd's Mongolian Grill is rolling out a trio of new menu items this holiday season, according to a company press release. Now through Dec. 31, the menu will…
read nowWoody's intros trio of LTOs
October 3, 2013
Woody's Bar-B-Q has debuted three new menu items on its limited time offer "Chow Down" menu, according to a company press release. Representative of a trio of…
read nowOrange Leaf launches to-go fro-yo
October 3, 2013
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has launched to-go containers at participating stores across the country. With Orange Leaf To Go, customers can now buy pre-packed…
read nowRoark 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…
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