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Yelp, Locu bringing menus to local business listings in 'near real time'
May 1, 2013
Locu, a producer of menu dashboards for local merchants, has announced a partnership with Yelp, according to a Locu press release.
read nowWingstop flies high in Q1
May 1, 2013
Wingstop is off to a strong start in 2013, with same-store sales up 13 percent in the first quarter, according to a company press release. The 565-unit concept…
read nowReport: Many restaurant diners loyal without promotions
May 1, 2013
More than 40 percent of consumers say they are loyal to their favorite restaurants and will go there whether or not it has a promotion, reports The NPD Group.
read nowFranchising industry lauded for military veteran hiring efforts
May 1, 2013
As part of the franchising industry's support of the White House Joining Forces initiative, Steve Caldeira, International Franchising Association president and…
read nowMenu price survey now open to support NRA Educational Foundation
May 1, 2013
SpenDifference, a supply chain co-op, has launched its latest menu price survey open to chain restaurants. The 12-question survey is designed for chains that…
read nowRestaurant operators optimistic about sales growth
May 1, 2013
Buoyed by positive sales results and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
read nowSbarro prepares to step outside the mall food court
May 1, 2013
Sbarro is ready to launch a new fast casual concept in Columbus, Ohio, that will bring the brand into somewhat unchartered waters — beyond the mall food court.
read nowFlying Pan takes off in US
April 30, 2013
Tampa, Fla., is home to the Flying Pan's new U.S. flagship store, according to a company press release. Franchisor BFC Retail Group plans to develop a cluster…
read nowBarberitos adds 5 units
April 30, 2013
Barberitos Franchising Inc. has signed five more locations in the Southeast, bringing the total number of franchised Barberitos locations to 48.
read nowNew mobile survey solution to help restaurants 'quickly address customer complaints'
April 30, 2013
Maritz Research has launched a customer survey system designed for the food service industry. The solution, Capella Restaurant, is the newest addition to the…
read nowMobile-POS integrator eThor secures $1M in funding
April 30, 2013
Restaurant and retail industry point-of-sale integration platform eThor has announced a $1 million investment into the company by AVAC Ltd., a private Alberta…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla celebrating Cinco de Mayo
April 30, 2013
California Tortilla is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with online and in-store promotions, including a virtual twist on the traditional piñata. Fans visiting the…
read nowUncle Maddio's plans four new units next month
April 30, 2013
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open four new locations next month. The pizza franchise will open its first restaurant in both Florida (Tallahassee) and…
read nowStudy: Consumers want e-commerce, loyalty options from restaurants
April 30, 2013
A new survey from EMN8 shows that consumers want the option of ordering food online from their favorite QSRs.
read nowOlympic gold medalist Summer Sanders named as Jamba Juice spokesperson
April 29, 2013
Jamba Juice Co. announced today that TV sports commentator and former Olympic champion swimmer Summer Sanders will serve as a company spokesperson and member…
read nowMcAlister's Deli turns in 11th straight quarter of sales growth
April 29, 2013
McAlister's Deli announced a same-store sales increase of 5 percent during the first quarter of 2013, marking the brand's 11th straight quarter of positive…
read nowSmashburger plants flag in Panama
April 29, 2013
Smashburger and QSR International LDC, a multibrand developer, today announced a new partnership agreement with Diqueos Tagaropulos and his company…
read nowNRA Show will include marketing strategies session
April 29, 2013
Linda Duke, CEO of Duke Marketing LLC, will moderate a panel of three Marketing Executive Group (MEG) board members at the 93rd National Restaurant Association…
read nowStarbucks mobile payment app nears 4M transactions per week
April 29, 2013
Impressive numbers for its mobile payment app are now a regular part of Starbucks' quarterly analyst calls. They've been catnip for payment analysts and last…
read nowSmashburger veterans launching fast casual pizza concept
April 29, 2013
Denver-based Consumer Capital Partners, founded by Rick Schaden and his father Richard Schaden, is planning to open a new fast casual pizza concept next month…
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