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Tropical Smoothie signs multi-unit franchise deal
July 3, 2013
Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the signing of a multi-unit development deal with Raleigh, N.C., entrepreneur Sherman Dye to bring five Tropical Smoothie…
read nowMcAlister's Deli giving away free tea
July 3, 2013
McAlister's Deli has launched its "Sweet Summer Sweepstakes" to celebrate and reward its guests. Every day until Free Tea Day on July 25, McAlister's is giving…
read nowBananas Smoothies adds Greek yogurt to menu
July 3, 2013
Bananas Smoothies and Frozen Yogurt is introducing non-fat Greek yogurt to its menu with the launch of its Go Greek! promotion this month. Customers can…
read nowBarberitos opening in Tallahassee
July 3, 2013
Barberitos Franchising, Inc. is opening a new location in Tallahassee, Fla., under the direction of Russell and Elizabeth Miller. The Millers decided to open…
read nowKFC ready to open a fast casual spinoff?
July 2, 2013
In the spring, KFC closed one of its flagship units in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., to remodel into what the company calls an "Innovation Restaurant." The…
read nowPie Five Pizza awards 12 franchise units to Austin
July 2, 2013
Pie Five Pizza will soon plant a flag in Austin, Texas after the company awarded 12 franchise units to entrepreneurs Sudesh Patidar and Chirag Patel.
read nowChicken Salad Chick to make Destin debut
July 2, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick, based in Auburn, Ala., will open Florida's second Chicken Salad Chick franchise at the end of the month in Destin. The restaurant is…
read nowEarl of Sandwich Chooses Punchh to accelerate WOM marketing
July 2, 2013
The Earl of Sandwich has chosen the Punchh Marketing Automation Platform to reward its loyal customers on mobile devices and acquire new customers through…
read nowSmashburger adds PB&J Shake
July 1, 2013
Smashburger has unveiled its newest Häagen-Dazs shake, the Peanut Butter & Jelly, plucked directly from its secret menu of items created by customers.…
read nowRoot beer float fro-yo debuts at Orange Leaf
July 1, 2013
Drawing on a timeless American summer treat, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is serving Root Beer Float fro-yo for a limited time only. Customers may order this…
read nowYogurtland getting 'Looney' with six new flavors
July 1, 2013
Using Yogurtland's mobile app, fans can scan QR codes on the in-store flavor cards and earn free yogurt when ordering the Looney Tunes flavors.
read nowFranchising sales, growth up 10 percent in 2012
July 1, 2013
Because of more available credit and numerous acquisition opportunities, the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. grew in size and scope in 2012…
read nowCowboy Chicken serving watermelon, watermelon tea for LTO
July 1, 2013
Cowboy Chicken has brought back fresh-cut watermelon as a summer side option. In addition, the chicken chain has introduced Watermelon Tea.
read nowReport: Global dairy prices 'exceptionally high'
July 1, 2013
Rabobank has published a new report on the global dairy industry, which includes a look at supply, demand, pricing and forecasting. In the report, published by…
read nowDog Haus partners with Food Network's Adam Gertler
July 1, 2013
On the heels of launching as a national franchise earlier this month, Dog Haus and its partners Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener, have announced…
read nowGreat Wraps announces rebranding efforts
July 1, 2013
Great Wraps, an Atlanta-based, hot-wrapped sandwich, grilled sandwich and fresh salad concept, has recently brought on Matthew DeBusk as VP of brand…
read nowQSR smoothie manufacturer opens distribution with Sysco
June 28, 2013
Barfresh Food Group Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, today announced that it has…
read nowRestaurant industry performance hits a 14-month high
June 28, 2013
Buoyed by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index hit a 14-month high in May.
read nowThe Icebox launches e-commerce site
June 28, 2013
The Icebox, an Atlanta-based corporate merchandising, apparel and promotional product company, has launched a new e-commerce website that gives clients the…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings pouring new craft brew
June 28, 2013
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced this week it is offering a new craft beer from Redhook Brewery that was designed to pair with wings. The beer, called Game…
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