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PayPal, TouchBistro pilot mPOS system for Toronto diners
August 29, 2013
PayPal Canada has launched a pilot program in Toronto to let dining customers pay with their smartphones. The payments giant is collaborating on the project…
read nowWingstop's spreading its wings
August 29, 2013
Wingstop served up one of its busiest growth months in company history, opening 10 stores in August alone. The news comes on the heels of a 10.3-percent…
read nowRed Mango going back to school
August 29, 2013
Red Mango is expanding its presence on college campuses, opening its newest location at Duke University in Durham, N.C., just in time to welcome back students…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans UC Santa Barbara presence
August 29, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will soon have a presence near the University of California Santa Barbara through a franchising agreement with Isla Vista BP LLC, led…
read nowUrban Bar-B-Que inks deal with pizza joint
August 28, 2013
Washington-D.C.-based Urban Bar-B-Que Company has inked a deal with Ledo Pizza System Inc., a 100-unit pizza franchisor of the Ledo Pizza brand. The new…
read nowStarbucks teams up with Whole Foods, expands Latin American footprint
August 28, 2013
Starbucks launched its own snack and juice lines this week throughout Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. Specifically, Whole Foods is now carrying 14 of…
read nowNew ad campaign echoes Rubio's commitment to oceans
August 28, 2013
San Diego-based fast casual chain Rubio's is launching a new ad campaign dedicated to one of the planet's most cherished natural resources, the ocean. Titled…
read nowVoice Teleservices joins MMS Catering Institute program
August 28, 2013
Portland, Maine-based Voice Teleservices has joined the MMS Catering Institute Industry Affiliation Program, created to certify and connect industry…
read nowJapan's economic recovery leading to more restaurant visits, spending
August 28, 2013
Japan's economic recovery after a downturn in the last quarter of 2012, has spurred an increase in restaurant visits and spending greater than any other global…
read nowJuice It Up! unleashing the dragon
August 28, 2013
Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar and hand crafted smoothie franchise, has added a new line of bowls and smoothies featuring the colorful Pitaya fruit, commonly…
read nowOrange Leaf welcoming Fall flavors
August 28, 2013
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt customers can now indulge in any of three, limited-time only, fall frozen yogurt flavors, including the return of Pumpkin Pie and…
read nowAsian Box serving gluten-free beer, wine, hard cider
August 28, 2013
Asian Box announced today the launch of a new beverage program, heavily focused on naturally gluten-free hard ciders. Asian Box, which will test the program in…
read nowJake's Wayback Burgers to host burger eating contests
August 28, 2013
Jake's Wayback Burgers, with more than 70 locations, will host it's Triple Triple Burger Eating Contest Sept. 2-14 on Facebook and Instagram. Also on Sept.
read nowStarbucks not cutting health insurance, hours for Obamacare
August 27, 2013
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told Reuters Monday that the company will not cut health insurance benefits or reduce employee hours to prepare for costs…
read nowUS Foods names 'Next Top Product' semifinalists
August 27, 2013
Fifty-four chefs from across the country have begun competing for a spot in the final round of the 2nd Annual US Foods Next Top Product contest.
read nowSchlotzsky's welcomes Philly location, roast beef LTO
August 27, 2013
Schlotzsky's will begin serving sandwiches and salads this week in Philadelphia, with the opening of its latest unit Thursday at 4600 City Line Avenue. The new…
read nowVooDoo BBQ cashing in on increased tourist traffic
August 27, 2013
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a franchise system in New Orleans, is riding a growing trend that shows no sign of stopping: Tourists are spending their money at…
read nowCapriotti's hits southern Utah
August 27, 2013
Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its latest location in Southern Utah at the Outlets at Zion in St. George.
read nowBurger 21 boasts record sales at 1st Atlanta unit
August 27, 2013
Burger 21 announced today its first Atlanta location, which opened three weeks ago, experienced record sales in its first two weeks of operation. To build on…
read nowR.J. Brunelli & Co. working with 3 fast casuals in New Jersey
August 27, 2013
Retail leasing specialists R.J. Brunelli & Co. today announced that it will serve as real estate broker for New Jersey fast casual chains, BurgerFi…
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