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Investor 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…
read nowPackaging company introduces recyclable thermal to-go cups
September 23, 2013
Berry Plastics Group Inc. has introduced Versalite, a fully recyclable thermal management packaging solution. The company is launching the #5 plastic…
read nowForecast calls for big jump in seasonal hiring
September 23, 2013
According to the sixth-annual survey commissioned by Snagajob, more holiday seasonal jobs should be available this year compared to last year.
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Top-your-own Neapolitan pizza concept debuts
September 23, 2013
Social Life Pizza, a craft-your-own Neapolitan-style pizza concept, marked its debut with last week's opening in San Diego.
read nowGRILLiT adds endocrinologist to help create healthy menu
September 23, 2013
GRILLiT, a Miami-based, fast casual concept focused on serving healthy menu items, has retained Dr. Paul Aoun to serve as senior medical adviser to its board…
read nowTender Greens opens airport concept
September 23, 2013
Tender Greens, known for its chef-driven, farmer's market sensible dishes, has opened a new concept called Garden by Tender Greens in the Commuter Terminal at…
read nowZoës Kitchen opens in Norman, Okla.
September 23, 2013
Zoës Kitchen, a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant, has opened its latest unit in Norman, Okla., marking the company's 93rd location in 15 states. The new…
read nowShopping outlets part of Blaze Pizza's expansion plan
September 20, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is planning to open at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets in Carlsbad, Calif., in the fourth quarter.
read nowAmorini Panini launches franchise system
September 20, 2013
Amorini Panini, a Washington D.C.-based fast casual chain, has launched a new franchise model, working with The iFranchise Group to expand up and down the East…
read nowDickey's catering hotline heats up sales
September 20, 2013
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has beefed up catering sales by introducing a national catering hotline. Sales from the Dickey's Barbecue national…
read nowAirports to showcase leasing options for restaurants, retail
September 20, 2013
A forum designed to teach local, regional and national retailers, quick-service food operators and restaurateurs about the leasing opportunities at Ronald…
read nowDubai MOOYAH's marketing goes digital
September 20, 2013
A MOOYAH franchise in Dubai has rolled out digital menu boards from Wireless Ronin Technologies, according to a company press release. The installation was…
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