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California Tortilla marks 25-month sales streak
May 1, 2012
California Tortilla has announced their 25th consecutive month of sales growth. The record-setting streak measures month-to-month growth in sales across the…
read nowDickey's Barbecue Restaurants launches Pinterest competition
May 1, 2012
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants announced the launch of its Pinterest brand page earlier this year, and is now hosting a contest that asks Dickey’s fans to post…
read nowBurger 21 goes gluten-free
May 1, 2012
Burger 21, a concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., kicks off Celiac Awareness Month by introducing a gluten-free menu in…
read nowChipotle to offer graduation gift cards to college seniors
May 1, 2012
From now through June 30, 2012, Chipotle is offering a college graduate gift card promotion at locations in the U.S. and Canada. If a customer purchases a $3…
read nowWingstop signs Panera Bread franchisee for Southeast expansion
May 1, 2012
Wingstop is expanding in the Southeast due a newly signed development agreement to open several new locations throughout Georgia and South Carolina.
read nowRed Mango opens in Mexico
May 1, 2012
Red Mango has officially opened in Mexico through an international development agreement with Mexican theater chain Cinemex.
read nowVendor Safe webinar to focus on PCI Compliance
May 1, 2012
A new webinar from FastCasual.com and VendorSafe Technologies will focus on the financial implications restaurant operators could face by not maintaining PCI…
read nowStarbucks stores host Frappuccino Happy Hour, new flavors introduced
April 30, 2012
Starbucks has launched two new Frappuccino beverages for the summer and brought back old favorites, allowing customers in participating stores to try out the…
read nowCanada's Big Smoke Burger expands into the U.S.
April 30, 2012
Big Smoke Burger, the Toronto-based gourmet burger chain, has hired Fransmart to ramp up expansion in North America and in select global markets. Fransmart is…
read nowTogo's to open additional Arizona units
April 30, 2012
Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced that it is targeting Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., for franchise expansion.
read nowHenny Penny webinar to focus on fryer technology
April 30, 2012
A new webinar from FastCasual.com and Henny Penny will focus on the evolution of fryer technology in the restaurant space. The webinar, The Evolution of Fryer…
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Market Force study shows companies wield social media influence
April 30, 2012
Social media posts by businesses influence consumers’ buying decisions as much as their friends’ posts do, according to a new study from Market Force…
read nowWebinar covers big data to drive consumer behavior
April 30, 2012
The use of big data to drive customer behavior has been implemented by retailers and restaurants nationwide looking to increase loyalty, retention and to drive…
read nowRestaurant industry turns in strongest post-recession quarter
April 30, 2012
Driven by solid same-store sales and traffic results and an increasingly bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowUFood opens second Salt Lake City airport location
April 29, 2012
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has opened the second of two UFood Grill units at Utah's Salt Lake City International Airport. This follows…
read nowSmashburger opens in Calgary
April 29, 2012
Smashburger has announced its May 2 opening in Calgary, Alberta, followed by a second location there slated to open in June.
read nowMoe's customizes Cinco de Mayo celebrations
April 27, 2012
Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with each location hosting its own unique celebration. Additionally, every participating location nationwide…
read nowFazoli's adds Italian Lemon Ice flavors to permanent menu
April 26, 2012
Just in time for warm weather, Fazoli’s has introduced two new Italian Lemon Ice flavors to its permanent menu.
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe to strengthen Northeast presence
April 26, 2012
Corner Bakery Café has announced an agreement to open 22 new locations in Rhode Island and Connecticut throughout the next eight years.
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Buffalo Wild Wings reports strong Q1 results
April 26, 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 25, 2012.
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