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CIO of Capriotti's recognized by International Franchise Association
February 19, 2013
Jason Smylie, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop's VP, CIO and CMO, received his Certified Franchise Executive designation this week by the Institute of Certified…
read nowFree webinar: Is your mobile app making you more money?
February 19, 2013
Mobile apps can be used to reduce costs and increase revenues while delivering insight into how customers behave, but just having any mobile app isn't enough.
read nowVideo: MMF adds security feature to cash registers
February 19, 2013
MMF recently rolled out a new Advantage line for cash registers that includes extra storage for coin rolls and other iteams, and a hidden compartment for…
read nowVideo: Direct Source introduces Hardware-as-a-Service plan
February 19, 2013
With tablet and mobile technology constantly changing, retail and restaurant operators face a risk in their investments, as five years from now, their…
read nowReport: 140M U.S. consumers connected to a restaurant brand on social media
February 19, 2013
The Restaurant Social Media Index (RSMI) recently reported that 139.3 million unique U.S. consumers are connected to at least one restaurant brand on social…
read now'Live Consciously:' Panera intros new platform to express brand values, purpose, culture
February 19, 2013
Panera Bread Company has unveiled a new initiative — Live Consciously — to express its brand values, purpose and culture.
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Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year
February 19, 2013
The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…
read nowStarbucks doubling Asia Pacific staff
February 19, 2013
Starbucks Corp. plans to have about 40,000 employees in the Asia Pacific region five years from now, which would double its workforce in the area, according to…
read nowVideo: Star's new mobile printer helps with line busting
February 19, 2013
Star's Jon Levin explained to Cherryh Butler, editor of Fastcasual.com, how its new series of mobile printers can help restaurant staff quickly checkout and…
read nowVideo: Restaurants can use Elo's new tablet to speed up operations
February 19, 2013
Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City.
read nowManager's Red Book technology suite goes online
February 18, 2013
Red Book Solutions announced today at the International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas that, as part of the new technology suite brought…
read nowLobster and Seafood Sub returns to Quiznos for limited time
February 18, 2013
Quiznos is bringing back a fan favorite for Lenten season. The Lobster & Seafood Salad Sub and the Lobster & Seafood Salad are now available for a…
read nowMillions showing Snapfinger's mobile app some love
February 18, 2013
For the past eight years, Valentine's Day has been the busiest day of the year for mobile takeout and delivery orders, according to Snapfinger, a mobile…
read nowBurger 21 growing across East Coast
February 18, 2013
Burger 21, founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., has signed two new franchise deals for the territories of Albany, N.Y., and Sarasota…
read nowApplebee's fast casual test a success in KC
February 15, 2013
Kansas City, Mo.-based Applebee's seems to be fully embracing the fast casual concept. The express lunch service it introduced at one location last summer was…
read nowSocial media coach: Google+ is a 'must' for entrepreneurs
February 15, 2013
A new Global Web Index study shows Google+ grew to 343 million users globally in December.
read nowPerka named a top 10 most innovative company
February 15, 2013
Perka Inc., a mobile loyalty solution for merchants, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the "Local" category.
read nowCornery Bakery continues NY expansion
February 15, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe recently announced plans to open 16 new restaurants in six counties in the Greater New York City area as part of a recent multiunit…
read nowZaxby's now serving Dr Pepper
February 15, 2013
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has entered into a five-year agreement with Athens, Ga.-based Zaxby's. The company, a southeast fast casual concept that serves chicken…
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