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Tin Drum continues expansion across Georgia
October 30, 2012
Atlanta-based restaurant chain Tin Drum Asiacafe has inked a deal with Imtiaz Ramzan, Ali Momin and Ayaz Momin and their company MRM Inc. to open its first…
read nowStudy: Election a non-factor in hourly employers' business decisions
October 29, 2012
While hourly employers have an eye on the presidential election and its potential effects on health care, most are not waiting until after Election Day to make…
read nowNRA expands political and state affairs department
October 29, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has promoted Brendan Flanagan to vice president of State and Local Affairs, a new position in the expanded Political and…
read nowMuscle Maker Grill franchisee to appear on Rachael Ray Show
October 29, 2012
Robert Painter, a New York City firefighter and owner of Muscle Maker Grill restaurants in Connecticut, will represent the Bronx in this year's 5 Alarm…
read nowMeatheads opens 10th unit
October 29, 2012
Meatheads is celebrating the opening of its 10th restaurant Nov. 1. The milestone unit is at 11143 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort, Ill., and the first 1,00…
read nowFranchise veteran opening Wingstops in Utah
October 29, 2012
Thanks to Veteran-Franchisee Donnie Reeves, Wingstop is officially landing in Utah next year.
read nowBlaze Pizza to grow nationally after successful launch
October 26, 2012
California-based Blaze Pizza has expanded its franchise growth plans based on the success of the company's first two locations.
read nowStudy: Social media interaction leads to long-term sales increases
October 26, 2012
New research shows that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. The 2012 LoyaltyOne Social…
read nowJohnny Rockets targets Pakistan for growth
October 26, 2012
To launch its entry into South Asia, Johnny Rockets has signed a franchise agreement with Abdul Wahab, owner of Hamden International, to open 10 restaurants in…
read nowGluten-free market jumps 28 percent in four years
October 25, 2012
The market for gluten-free foods and beverages has continued to grow even faster than anticipated, according to "Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages in the U.S.,…
read nowUFood Grill opens second unit at Aberdeen
October 25, 2012
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. announced today it has opened a second UFood Grill location at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland.
read nowChipotle's 'Back to the Start' ad named among best of 2012
October 25, 2012
TED has listed its top 10 most compelling ad campaigns of the year, as part of its "Ads Worth Spreading" initiative.
read nowHabit Burger hosts charity fundraisers to mark opening
October 25, 2012
The Habit Burger Grill is opening its second Walnut Creek, Calif., location on Oct. 31 at 1504 Geary Rd. off of Main Street.
read nowFazoli's names winners of Pasta Art Contest
October 25, 2012
To celebrate World Pasta Day, Oct. 25, Fazoli's has named the winners of its Pasta Art Contest, which kicked off in September and was held at schools…
read nowCorner Bakery fans asked to smile for free paninis
October 24, 2012
Corner Bakery Cafe has launched its "Show Us Your Grill" contest, which runs through Nov. 18 and will award five guests with free paninis for a year.
read nowYogurtland makes its New York City debut
October 24, 2012
Yogurtland has opened its first New York City location, on 1st Avenue near East 68th.
read nowBruegger's launches annual Children's Miracle Network campaign
October 24, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels' 300-plus locations will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of its Bottomless Mugs to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The…
read nowPenn Station opens milestone location
October 24, 2012
Penn Station East Coast Subs opened locations No. 249 and No. 250 on Oct. 23 in Plymouth, Mich.; and Pikeville, Ky., respectively.
read nowPanera emerges as consumers' favorite sandwich chain
October 24, 2012
Panera Bread topped the list of Americans' favorite sandwich chains, according to a national study from customer intelligence solution provider Market Force.
read nowMuscle Maker Grill signs 15-unit Connecticut deal
October 23, 2012
Muscle Maker Grill has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop 15 restaurants in Connecticut. The contract is the chain's first franchise deal in…
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