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Restaurant traffic declines in December, but outlook is up
January 31, 2013
Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
read nowPartnership streamlines business intelligence, marketing software needs
January 31, 2013
Improving Restaurants, a software technology company for the restaurant industry, and SpenDifference, a provider of supply chain support, have teamed up to…
read nowAmerican Roadside Burgers breaks ground in Greenville, S.C.
January 31, 2013
To build its newest store, American Roadside demolished a service station on the corner of East McBee Avenue and South Irvine Street in Downtown Greenville…
read nowGrowth of fast casuals driven by many factors
January 31, 2013
It's no secret that fast casual restaurants are more popular than ever, but new research from Consumer Edge Insight's Restaurant DemandTracker, a new…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza continues SoCal expansion
January 31, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a lease for its next location, which will be located in Rolling Hills Plaza at 2625 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance…
read nowElevation Burger 'towers' over Dubai
January 31, 2013
Elevation Burger has a single location in Dubai, but its presence is huge, thanks to a lighted 18- by 14-square-foot sign atop Latifa Tower, a 56-story…
read nowRetailers offering higher quality pizza, sandwiches to compete with restaurants
January 30, 2013
When the Recession was in full swing, consumers chose grocery stores, warehouse clubs and other retailers over restaurants, seeking out better deals on…
read nowDesign of new Portland airport Starbucks reflects city's history
January 30, 2013
Travelers making their way through Portland International Airport will find Starbucks in a new location. Partnering with global restaurateur HMSHost, the…
read nowJuice bars, cafés now using MICROS POS
January 30, 2013
Performance Food Centers has named MICROS Systems Inc. its exclusive technology partner for its more than 1,300 juice bar and café clients. MICROS will provide…
read nowAnthony Bourdain named a featured speaker for NRA Show
January 30, 2013
Anthony Bourdain — best known for his Emmy Award-winning series "No Reservations" and new programs "The Taste" on ABC and "Parts Unknown" on CNN — has been…
read nowOpenTable acquires Foodspotting
January 29, 2013
OpenTable Inc., a provider of online restaurant reservations, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Foodspotting, an app…
read nowMenchie's franchise agreement paves way for Canadian expansion
January 29, 2013
Yogurtworld Franchising Corp. announced that it has sold its rights to develop and operate Menchie's Frozen Yogurt units in Canada. The primary assets that…
read nowReport: Majority of consumers now use mobile food ordering tools
January 29, 2013
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its Mobile Marketing Center of Excellence, in partnership with Viggle, have released the "Mealtime Goes Mobile…
read nowPanda Express celebrating Chinese New Year with LTO
January 29, 2013
Panda Express is introducing Tangy Jumbo Shrimp this week just in time to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The dish combines crispy, extra-large shrimp, fresh…
read nowPAR intros 'value-priced' POS terminal for smaller restaurants
January 29, 2013
ParTech has launched a new POS terminal geared toward smaller restaurant chains, the PAR EverServ 500 POS terminal.
read now5th Johnny Rockets opens in Massachusetts
January 29, 2013
Johnny Rockets has opened its first restaurant in Acton, Mass., joining Burlington Mall as the second location in Middlesex County. Restaurants at Boston…
read nowTasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie continue co-branded expansion
January 29, 2013
A Planet Smoothie location in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has added Tasti D-Lite to its center. The store officially opened as a co-brand Jan. 25. A grand…
read nowPei Wei launches Instagram contest to promote LTO
January 29, 2013
Pei Wei Asian Diner, the fast casual restaurant concept developed by P.F. Chang’s, is challenging fans to get creative with Asian flavors by hosting a photo…
read nowPenn Station opening 1st Northern Virginia location
January 29, 2013
Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its first Northern Virginia restaurant in February at 6424 Trading Square in the Haymarket Village Center. The…
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