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Famous Dave's launches fast casual concept
November 1, 2012
Famous Dave's of America, the Minneapolis-based, 186-unit full-service barbecue and restaurant concept, is rolling out its first fast casual unit -- Famous…
read nowNYPD Pizza signs with BBI to franchise globally
November 1, 2012
Beautiful Brands International announced a joint venture with Paul Russo to franchise NYPD Pizzeria, headquartered in Orlando, Fla. Russo founded NYPD Pizza in…
read nowRestaurant chains double amount raised to fight childhood hunger
November 1, 2012
Throughout Sep. 8, 292 restaurants across every segment participated in Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraising program. Together, they…
read nowBoston Starbucks testing phone-charging stations
October 31, 2012
Several Starbucks throughout Boston are testing wireless phone-charging solutions designed by Duracell Powermat. The coffee chain will test eight stations in…
read nowDespite softer September sales, restaurant operators more optimistic
October 31, 2012
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
read nowRestaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology
October 31, 2012
Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.
read nowFormer U.S. Marine opening 3rd MOOYAH unit
October 31, 2012
MOOYAH Franchisee and former Marine Aaron White has opened his third restaurant and second for the city of Denton, Texas, at 2530 W. University Dr.
read nowCherryBerry inks first franchise deal outside U.S.
October 31, 2012
Pakistanis will soon be creating their favorite yogurt dishes thanks to a franchise agreement among CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar and Arif Baigmohammed…
read nowSmoothie King's new Florida unit kicking off expansion plan
October 31, 2012
Smoothie King is opening its first location in Aventura, Fla., marking the beginning of the brand's accelerated expansion plan under new Global CEO Wan Kim.
read nowPanda Restaurant Group renews ArrowStream partnership
October 30, 2012
ArrowStream Inc., a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) supply chain management technology and logistics services, announced that Panda Restaurant Group…
read nowWilliams Fresh Cafe names CEO
October 30, 2012
The board of directors of Williams Fresh Cafe has name Rainer Mueller as its new CEO. Mueller will be responsible for providing development and operational…
read nowCapriotti's celebrating 'Capsgiving' with free turkey giveaways
October 30, 2012
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is celebrating Thanksgiving by giving away 10 of the 25-pound turkeys usually used to make the chain's subs. Famous for its subs made…
read nowTin 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…
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