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Boneheads announces new franchise opportunities
June 25, 2012
Boneheads has announced that franchise opportunities are now available in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Colorado. Boneheads is a grilled fish and…
read nowWingstop deal to expand Virginia presence
June 25, 2012
Neil Frank, a former strategic marketing manager/software engineer, has signed a deal with Wingstop to open three locations in Virginia. The first is slated to…
read nowTop trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show
June 25, 2012
The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…
read nowCouncil of Chain Restaurants launches health care law microsite
June 25, 2012
In an effort to consolidate and communicate the National Retail Federation and National Council of Chain Restaurants' position on the health care law, the two…
read nowFazoli's breadsticks hit the road
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 25, 2012
Food trucks have become a great brand extension for restaurant chains and chefs looking to extend market reach. And restaurant chains continue to capitalize on…
read nowBillabong event benefits Chipotle Cultivate Foundation
June 24, 2012
Billabong has announced that the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, an organization committed to creating a more sustainable and healthful food supply and to…
read nowBruegger's adds summertime LTOs
June 24, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels has announced the launch of several new limited-time offers, available now through Sept. 18.
read nowNRA partners with Canadian association to launch sustainability program
June 22, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced its partnership with the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) to launch a Canadian version…
read nowFreshii continues international expansion
June 21, 2012
Freshii has announced that it has signed two new international multi-unit deals with the help of its franchise development partner Fransmart. The deals call…
read nowFresh to Order launches line of 'better for you' burgers
June 21, 2012
Fresh To Order (f2o) has announced plans to add a new line of “better for you burgers” to its menu. Offerings will include a vegetarian black bean burger that…
read nowFreshBerry opens unit No. 40
June 21, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its 40th FreshBerry Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt store. The new store, located in Charlotte, N.C., is…
read nowSmashburger opens second Calgary location
June 21, 2012
Smashburger is opening its second location in Calgary, Canada, on June 27, following the May 2012 launch of its first-ever Canadian restaurant, also in Calgary.
read nowSeattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY
June 21, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…
read nowRetail vs. restaurant competition heats up
June 21, 2012
The daily mealtime competition between restaurants and retailers has become more intense in the past two years, as economic conditions have affected…
read nowBurger King, Cosi franchisee implements PCI security solution
June 21, 2012
C.R. Restaurant Inc., a multi-unit franchisee in the quick-serve and fast casual market, has implemented SecureConnect managed security solutions in all 30 of…
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Chicago gets fourth Panera Cares cafe
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 20, 2012
Chicago is joining Dearborn, Mich., Clayton, Mo., and Portland, Ore., as cities featuring a Panera Cares Community Cafe. The company is turning its Chicago…
read nowVeggie Grill names Debbie Porter director of marketing
June 20, 2012
Veggie Grill has announced that Debbie Porter has joined the team as the director of marketing. Porter joins CEO Greg Dollarhyde and co-founders Kevin Boylan…
read nowRed Mango, Texting Awareness Foundation team up for driver safety
June 20, 2012
Texting and driving is the No. 1 killer of teens in America, and Memorial Day through Labor Day are known as the 100 deadliest days of summer from critical…
read nowFirehouse Subs pork & slaw sandwich launches nationally
June 20, 2012
Based on consumer demand, Firehouse Subs has announced the national launch of its King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich. The sandwich will be available for…
read nowSeattle's Best crowdsources for 'next great coffee drink'
June 20, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is teaming up with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch the Red Cup Showdown – a coast-to-coast search at…
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