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Kentucky Orange Leafs supporting local farmers
September 27, 2013
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Lexington, Ky., will host a celebration Oct. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to kick off a partnership with Udderly Kentucky.
read nowZaxby's names VP of technology
September 27, 2013
Zaxby's Franchising appointed Frank Knight to VP of Information Technology, where he will be responsible for the information technology and project management…
read nowRetail prepared foods cannibalizing QSR lunch visits
September 27, 2013
Restaurants compete most heavily with retail stores for prepared food orders during the dinner and snacking dayparts, but the strongest visit growth for retail…
read nowPie Five plans expansion into Houston market
September 27, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Company, which made its debut in 2011 in the Dallas market, is planning a "major expansion" into Houston.
read nowLavu iPad POS adds inventory, customer insight features
September 27, 2013
Lavu Inc. has added new software to is POS Lavu system, with features geared specifically toward the restaurant industry.
read nowFood and Beverage Innovation submissions now being accepted
September 26, 2013
The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2014 FABI Awards.
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant Group names new CFO
September 26, 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has appointed John Coletta as…
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum seeks top leadership candidates
September 26, 2013
The Women's Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Leadership and Trailblazer awards. These awards are given annually to members of the…
read nowStudy: Americans spend nearly $1,000 annually to lunch out
September 26, 2013
A new survey by Visa reveals that Americans dine out for lunch about twice a week, spending an average of $10 per outing, or $936 a year.
read nowCanadian 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.
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