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Garbanzo opening 1st Maryland unit
March 7, 2013
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based, fast casual concept featuring Mediterranean cuisine, is opening its first Maryland location in Columbia, March…
read nowTwo new coffee flavors available at Caribou
March 7, 2013
Caribou Coffee Company began serving two new beverages this week for a limited time only. Biscotti Mocha features flavors of amaretto, vanilla and pistachio…
read now9-patty burger now on Jake's Wayback menu
March 6, 2013
Jake's Wayback Burgers has added its 1980-calorie Triple, Triple burger ($13) to the menu permanently as of March 1.
read nowMinimum wage legislation introduced, franchise association responds
March 6, 2013
The debate over the minimum wage has heated up significantly this week. On Tuesday, Senator Tom Harkin and Rep. George Miller introduced a bill to raise the…
read nowEnergy Star recognizes efficient foodservice equipment manufacturers
March 6, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Scotsman Ice Systems as a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year for its contribution to reducing…
read nowThousands using menu management platform to design, print menus
March 6, 2013
MustHaveMenus today announced that its "Kitchen Calls The Shots" menu management platform is catching on, surpassing the 15,000 restaurant mark. MustHaveMenus…
read nowMcAlister's Deli expanding in Ohio, Kentucky
March 6, 2013
McAlister's Deli is opening units in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, under its franchisee, Bistro Group, which already owns and operates five locations in…
read nowThe Counter builds entire gluten-free menu
March 6, 2013
The Counter Custom Built Burgers now has an all gluten-free menu featuring signature burger builds, buns, starters, beer, wine and shakes. The menu will be…
read nowGluten-free requests reach new high
March 6, 2013
In January, about one-third of U.S. adults said they wanted to cut down on gluten or avoid gluten in their diet all together, marking the highest percentage…
read nowRed Mango launches 'skinny' dessert
March 6, 2013
Red Mango has launched a dessert with calorie counters in mind. Skinny Sorbettos are pro-biotic-infused, softly frozen dairy free desserts, inspired by the…
read nowFazoli's extending new franchisee discounts
March 6, 2013
Fazoli's is extending its franchise incentive program an additional nine months to the end of 2013. The program combines reduced franchise fees and royalty…
read nowPeopleMatter receives $19M in capital funding
March 5, 2013
PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO…
read nowCuisine Solutions opens $30M Virginia plant
March 5, 2013
Cuisine Solutions, a provider of high-quality prepared gourmet entrees, sauces and other menu items to foodservice providers around the globe, is opening of a…
read nowOrange Leaf rewarding loyalty club members
March 5, 2013
Hoping to make Spring Break vacations and staycations a little sweeter this spring, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will give four of its Ounce Back loyalty program…
read nowYogurtland's new app delivers 'Flavor Quest' promotion to smartphones
March 5, 2013
Have you ever wondered what Maqui Berry tasted like but can’t afford a trip to Patagonia? Or, maybe you'd like to try authentic Polynesian vanilla; Yogurtland…
read nowEclipse Digital Media launches Excel-based digital menu board solution
March 4, 2013
Eclipse Digital Media has introduced a new digital menu board solution, called EMBED, that can be updated using an Excel spreadsheet.
read nowPancheros intros proprietary hot sauces
March 4, 2013
Pancheros Mexican Grill has introduced a new line of proprietary hot sauces. Forming a partnership with specialty food purveyor, Juan, the Iowa-based franchise…
read nowLa Madeleine celebrating 30th anniversary with free Paris trip
March 4, 2013
La Madeleine Country French Café is celebrating its 30th anniversary and saying "merci beaucoup" to its guests with a chance to win a trip to Paris. To…
read nowLemon pepper tuna back on Togo's menu
March 4, 2013
Lemon pepper tuna is back at Togo's 250 units and is available through May 28. The sandwich returns as a hot melt or a cold sandwich and features 100-percent…
read nowOpenTable introduces app for Facebook sharing
March 1, 2013
OpenTable has launched a new Facebook app, "Places I've Eaten." The new app makes it easy for people to share their dining history, favorite restaurants and…
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