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FREEBIRDS adds to executive team
March 13, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has named two new executives to its team: Dave Coussirat will serve as the new director of operations for Texas and Oklahoma and Bonnie…
read nowTogo's establishes $15 million fund for growth
March 13, 2012
Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced the formation of a $15 million fund to fuel its development in future years. The funding is available through a franchisee…
read nowJamba Juice launches new juice blends
March 13, 2012
Jamba Juice Company has debuted three new squeezed-to-order juice blends, expanding its current menu of juice and smoothie products. The juice blends are a…
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Restaurants sign up for new cause-based mobile app
March 13, 2012
A handful of restaurants have signed up for ValuedPatron Marketing Services LLC's new Eat-A-Bite, Give-A-Bit smartphone application that helps patrons and…
read nowMintel: 2012 restaurant economic prospects look positive
March 13, 2012
Interest in where food comes from, as well as changes in restaurant spending will both be driving the foodservice rollercoaster in 2012, according to market…
read nowMore consumers heading to restaurants for a snack
March 13, 2012
Consumers are snacking significantly more now than they were two years ago. Almost half (48 percent) of consumers polled say they're now snacking at least…
read nowBoston Market names chief brand officer
March 12, 2012
Boston Market Corporation has named Sara Rosenberg Bittorf as chief brand officer. Bittorf, who most recently served as vice president of marketing for…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill introduces compostable plates
March 12, 2012
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the introduction of compostable entrée plates and Level 1 recyclable plate lids as part of its ongoing…
read nowNoodles & Company expands in Central Indiana
March 12, 2012
Noodles & Company has announced that is has expanded its development agreement with long-term franchise group Sagamore Dining Partners LLC, based in…
read nowSolo Cup unveils Trophy Plus for both hot and cold applications
March 12, 2012
A dual-temperature insulated cup with better rigidity and enhanced glossy appearance is being launched by Solo Foodservice to help operators boost beverage…
read nowHuHot Mongolian Grills kicks off video contest
March 12, 2012
HuHot Mongolian Grills is inviting patrons to “Feed Your Inner Warrior,” through a video contest this March with cash prizes.
read nowZaxby's ranks No. 7 in customer satisfaction survey
March 12, 2012
Zaxby’s has been ranked number seven in the Top 10 Excellent Large Fast-Food Chains with 500 or more U.S. units in the recently published Quick-Track study…
read nowRestaurant unit count drops in fall 2011
March 12, 2012
The total U.S. restaurant unit count dropped from 587,335 in Fall 2010 to 580,852 in Fall 2011, mostly due to independent restaurant closings. The data…
read nowTavistock Restaurants signs first FREEBIRDS area development deal
March 11, 2012
Tavistock Restaurants has signed its first area development agreement with FB Midwest Development LLC, which calls for the opening of 27 franchised FREEBIRDS…
read nowPlanet Smoothie warms up winter with tropical flavors
March 11, 2012
Planet Smoothie will launch its Flavors of the Tropics campaign March 19 that will promote Sambazon products including the limited-time Açaí smoothies and…
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant Group appoints chief restaurant officer
March 11, 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian L. Unger to chief restaurant officer, a newly created position at the company. Unger…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings to promote March Madness
March 8, 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings is launching its new multi-platform ad campaign during the month of March, one of its busiest times of the year.
read nowCamille's Sidewalk Café launches smoothie line
March 8, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has announced the immediate roll out of its new menu of non-fat yogurt blends as well as a lineup of smoothie health enhancers…
read nowNRA awards 18 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards
March 8, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has announced the recipients of the 2012 Food and Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize consumable products…
read nowJohnny Carros joins MOOYAH as franchise consultant
March 8, 2012
Restaurant-industry veteran Johnny Carros is joining MOOYAH as its new franchise business consultant, the company has announced.
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