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Nigeria welcomes Johnny Rockets
December 14, 2012
Johnny Rockets' aggressive international expansion continued this week with the opening of a first location in Nigeria.
read nowUncle Maddio's plans Dallas expansion
December 14, 2012
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint recently initiated expansion into the Dallas market for its first location in Texas.
read nowCatering helping Dickey's Barbecue achieve record holiday sales
December 14, 2012
Dickey's Barbecue broke system-wide sales records with more than $2 million in sales Nov. 19–23, thanks to its holiday catered meals. This represents a 4…
read nowJersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska
December 13, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…
read nowBoston Market hoping to provide 'stress-free' holidays
December 13, 2012
The "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" for many people can also be the most stressful time of the year, a fact not lost on Boston Market. The chain has launched…
read nowZaxby's donates $150K to school
December 13, 2012
Zaxby's Franchising Inc. made a $125,000 donation today to Prince Avenue Christian in Athens, Ga., to help develop additional facilities, programs and…
read nowBruegger's lands again in Cincinatti airport
December 13, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels opens today in Concourse B at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport today.
read nowDenver welcomes Caribou Coffee's 11th retail location
December 13, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company, the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, opened its…
read nowPerformance Food Group to acquire Fox River Foods
December 12, 2012
Performance Food Group Inc. (PFG) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Fox River Foods Inc., an independently owned broadline…
read nowDigital menu provider upgrades software
December 12, 2012
Noventri, a digital menu provider, has updated its Noventri Suite digital signage/menu software. The most impressive feature of the new release, Version 2.6…
read nowYogurtland going Down Under
December 12, 2012
With more than 200 locations in the U.S., Mexico and Guam, Yogurtland's next target is Australia. The company has signed a 50-store development agreement with…
read nowPoints-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators
December 12, 2012
A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.
read nowVooDoo inks deal to join booming Baton Rouge development
December 12, 2012
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a chain of fast casual barbecue restaurants, is opening a unit in Perkins Rowe, a popular mixed-use development in Baton Rouge.
read nowSmoothie King opens in Singapore
December 12, 2012
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has opened its first unit in Singamore, making it the first international Smoothie King location to open under recently appointed…
read nowMillennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends
December 11, 2012
Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…
read nowStarbucks Superfans spending hundreds on steel gift cards
December 11, 2012
Fans of Starbucks shelled out $450 each for 5,000 stainless steel gift cards that only had $400 loaded on each one. The coffee chain offered the cards Friday…
read nowCosì opens in Costa Rica
December 11, 2012
Così Inc. has announced that it’s franchisee, Fast Casual S.A., has opened its first Così restaurant location in Costa Rica at the Multiplaza Mall in Escazu.
read nowRestaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013
December 10, 2012
While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…
read nowChipotle coming to Vancouver
December 10, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its first restaurant Dec. 13 in Vancouver B.C. The restaurant, which will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., is located in Vancouver's…
read nowNRA CEO honored by Campaign to End Obesity
December 10, 2012
National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been recognized by the Campaign to End Obesity for her work in helping guide the foodservice…
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