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La Madeleine debuts spring menu
March 20, 2013
There's a new spring menu launching March 27 at la Madeleine with rustic, authentic French flavors, according to a company press release. The menu, available…
read nowPizzaRev gets an investment boost from Buffalo Wild Wings
March 19, 2013
PizzaRev, an artisan pizza concept based in Los Angeles, today announced that Buffalo Wild Wings has taken a minority position in its new concept. Terms of the…
read nowFastCasual.com hosting webinar on mobile payment security
March 19, 2013
With a push toward mobility, restaurant owners are capitalizing on wireless technology to provide customers with new loyalty and couponing programs. Creating a…
read nowStarbucks buys Costa Rican farmland
March 19, 2013
Starbucks bought a 240-acre farm this week on the slopes of the Poas Volcano in Costa Rica, which will be home to a farming research and development center…
read nowFast Casual chain treats fans to New Orleans trip
March 19, 2013
McAlister's Deli has announced the Grand Prize winner of its Big Easy Experience promotion. Melanie Hoffman, Grapevine, Texas, won an all-inclusive trip to New…
read nowCanada now home to 2 Qdoba units
March 18, 2013
Qdoba Mexican Grill is now open in London, Ontario. Located at 841 Wellington Road S., the newest Qdoba is the brand's second Canadian restaurant; the first…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla hosting Elito 8 tourney
March 18, 2013
To celebrate the NCAA playoff season, California Tortilla is launching its own tourney: The Elito 8 Tournament will let Cal Tort fans determine the chain's…
read nowCaribou Coffee to cut ties with JCP
March 18, 2013
JC Penney suffered another blow last week with the announcement that Caribou Coffee will no longer open shops inside of the retailer's revamped stores.
read nowLocalized and personalized top 2013 customer experience trends
March 18, 2013
Empathica Inc., a provider of Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to restaurants and other industries, predicts that 2013 will be a pivotal year for…
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee expands drive-thru footprint
March 18, 2013
Seattle's Best Coffee, featured brand within Starbucks Corporation, today announced that 15 new locations will open in Dallas-Fort Worth this year. Following…
read nowBurger 21 focusing on franchising
March 15, 2013
Burger 21 has several priority markets for franchise development in the second quarter of 2013. These markets include: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas…
read nowOrange Mocha Latte heating up Atlanta Bread
March 15, 2013
Atlanta Bread is switching all their cafes' caffeinated espresso beans to Rainforest Alliance, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving…
read nowSaladworks debuting low-cal salad
March 15, 2013
Saladworks is debuting its new SpringFit Salad Monday that will be available until May 26. The salad, a blend of romaine, iceberg and spring mix lettuce…
read nowGerman fast casual brands growing steadily
March 15, 2013
Although Germany's top 100 restaurant chains saw sales increases of 3.1 percent in 2012, the most impressive growth came from the 14 fast casual brands on the…
read nowFranchise Association strengthens commitment to hire veterans
March 15, 2013
The International Franchise Association VetFran initiative has strengthened its partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Hiring our Heroes" program and…
read nowFREEBIRDS giving bracket winners the bird
March 15, 2013
While most chains are running promotions to reward the fans with winning brackets in the NCAA Tournament, FREEBIRDS World Burritos is giving the bird to…
read nowMonkeyMedia Software launches Catering Institute for restaurant operators
March 14, 2013
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of turnkey catering solutions for restaurant operators, has announced the launch of its MMS Catering Institute — an education…
read nowFood and Beverage Innovation award recipients named for 2013
March 14, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the FABI Awards, which recognizes food and beverage innovations that are expected to make a…
read nowTaco Cabana, Pollo Tropical making solid gains
March 14, 2013
Less than a year since its spin-off from Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., Fiesta Restaurant Group is celebrating record gains as one of the fastest-growing…
read nowTogo's eyeing Colorado for growth
March 14, 2013
Togo's is targeting Colorado for development in 2013. The San Jose, Calif.-based sandwich chain is looking for qualified franchisee candidates with local…
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