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Starbucks shift supervisors demanding pay raises in Boston
January 18, 2013
Shift supervisors at Starbucks cafes in Boston are demanding pay raises after a recent Massachusetts court decision banned them from sharing in tip pools.
read nowJohnny Rockets invading South Korea
January 18, 2013
Shinsegae Food Co. LTD finished 2012 strongly, opening its seventh Johnny Rockets restaurant in 22 months and naming Sung-Hwan Kim as its CEO. Shinsegae Food…
read nowDaphne's adds Crispy Shrimp Meal Deal
January 18, 2013
Daphne's California Greek is adding a Crispy Shrimp Meal Deal to its menu for a limited time beginning Jan. 21
read nowFormer Rubio's exec named CEO of Boneheads
January 18, 2013
Boneheads Grilled Fish & Piri Piri Chicken, a six-unit Atlanta-based fast casual restaurant chain known for its signature Piri-Piri Chicken and fresh…
read nowFREEBIRDS helping guests create 500-calorie meals
January 18, 2013
In an effort to inspire customers to eat healthier, FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced Carpe 500, a microsite with a calorie counter that helps guests build…
read nowTop 100: People - Kevin Reddy
January 17, 2013
No. 17: Kevin ReddyCEO and chairman, Noodles & Company
read nowTop 100: People - Erik Oberholtzer
January 17, 2013
No.18: Erik OberholtzerCo-owner, Tender Greens
read nowTop 100: People - Geoff Alexander
January 17, 2013
No. 19: Geoff AlexanderVice president and managing partner, Wow Bao
read nowCulver's, Chick-fil-A score high among consumers
January 17, 2013
Market research firm Technomic Inc. has presented its inaugural Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award winners. Selected by consumers, the winners were…
read nowSmoothie King kicks off 40th anniversary with digital campaign
January 17, 2013
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. will celebrate its 40th anniversary throughout the year, with exclusive offers, giveaways and social promotions. Earlier this…
read nowPancheros awards inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award
January 17, 2013
Pancheros has named Joe Ward as its first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ward is a franchisee of two locations in the Des Moines, Iowa, area.
read nowWingstop reports 9th consecutive year of same-store sales jump
January 17, 2013
In 2012, Wingstop opened 57 new restaurants and achieved a record ninth consecutive year of same-store sales increases. The 550-unit concept's same-store sales…
read nowJamba Juice lays out growth, product plans for 2013
January 17, 2013
Jamba Juice Company has released its "BLEND" Plan 3.0, outlining strategic priorities and initiatives for 2013 that will position the company for growth and…
read nowLa Madeleine launches new Smart Choices entrée
January 17, 2013
La Madeleine Country French Café has added a new entrée to its Smart Choices menu. The Salmon and French Lentils option is available now through March 19 for …
read nowCapriotti's launches loyalty club
January 17, 2013
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is launching an email club, CAPAddicts, for guests to receive online news updates, deals and offers. Those who sign up will receive a…
read nowFiscal Cliff debate stifles franchise growth in December
January 16, 2013
The Franchise Business fell in December for a second straight month as the possibility of tax hikes associated with the fiscal cliff weighed on franchise…
read nowMcAlister's Deli franchisee becomes fully employee-owned
January 16, 2013
The Saxton Group has sold its stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, becoming one of the largest 100-percent employee-owned companies in the restaurant…
read nowAsian Box expands footprint in California
January 16, 2013
Asian Box is now open in Mountain View, Calif. The concept's second location, at 142 Castro St., debuted in late December 2012 with a limited menu and hours.
read nowRed Mango reports record year for 2012
January 16, 2013
Red Mango has reported a record year for franchise development in 2012 with expansion of the chain to more than 210 open stores.
read nowEast Coast Wings & Grill signs multiunit deal for Philadelphia
January 16, 2013
East Coast Wings & Grill, a North Carolina-based concept, plans to expand into Philadelphia with several new locations throughout the next five years.
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