Zpizza makes gift card, loyalty programs mobile

January 19, 2010

Mocapay, a mobile experience platform, has developed a strategic relationship with zpizza, a national gourmet pizza, sandwich and salad chain. Through the…

Freshii to land in the Middle East

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January 19, 2010

Entrepreneurs Michael Boocher and Jennifer Ridgway have signed a multiunit franchise deal to open five Freshii restaurants in Dubai, with the first set to open…

Capriotti's opens in Beverly Hills

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January 19, 2010

Capriotti's announced in a release the grand opening of its first Los Angeles location, on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, Calif.   "We are proud to open our…

Back Yard Burgers launches new Web site, social media campaign

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January 19, 2010

Back Yard Burgers is partnering with award-winning Paramore|Redd Online Marketing for its launch of a new Web site and social media campaign.   Bob Page, chief…

Carrols Restaurant Group announces new executive marketing positions

January 18, 2010

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced in a statement that it has added two senior marketing professionals to the company.   Todd Coerver, formerly vice…

Genghis Grill CEO to co-launch new Asian fusion eatery

January 18, 2010

Al Bhakta, president and CEO of Genghis Grill Franchise Concepts LP, and Mark Brezinski, founder of Bengal Coast Restaurants LP, have announced the formation…

California Tortilla adds Screamin' Burrito LTO

January 18, 2010

California Tortilla has turned up the heat on its limited-time-offer menu this winter with the addition of the California Screamin' Burrito. The burrito…

Spicy Pickle sells first Montana franchise

January 18, 2010

Spicy Pickle announced in a statement that it has signed a new franchise agreement for Billings, Mont., marking the company's entry into the state. …

NRA, Heartland team to streamline payment processing systems

January 18, 2010

The National Restaurant Association, state restaurant associations and Heartland Payment Systems are forming a strategic partnership that will deliver the…

Red Mango launches new fro-yo flavor

January 18, 2010

Red Mango has added a new flavor to its lineup of frozen yogurt offerings. Cocoa is now available at all participating Red Mango locations through March 16. …

Carrols Restaurant Group announces new executive marketing positions

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January 18, 2010

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced in a statement that it has added two senior marketing professionals to the company.   Todd Coerver, formerly vice…

Genghis Grill CEO to co-launch new Asian fusion eatery

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January 18, 2010

Al Bhakta, president and CEO of Genghis Grill Franchise Concepts LP, and Mark Brezinski, founder of Bengal Coast Restaurants LP, have announced the formation…

California Tortilla adds Screamin' Burrito LTO

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January 18, 2010

California Tortilla has turned up the heat on its limited-time-offer menu this winter with the addition of the California Screamin' Burrito. The burrito…

Spicy Pickle sells first Montana franchise

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January 18, 2010

Spicy Pickle announced in a statement that it has signed a new franchise agreement for Billings, Mont., marking the company's entry into the state. …

NRA, Heartland team to streamline payment processing systems

January 18, 2010

The National Restaurant Association, state restaurant associations and Heartland Payment Systems are forming a strategic partnership that will deliver the…

Red Mango launches new fro-yo flavor

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January 18, 2010

Red Mango has added a new flavor to its lineup of frozen yogurt offerings. Cocoa is now available at all participating Red Mango locations through March 16. …

Is Chipotle guilty of serial marketing?

January 17, 2010

Advertising Age recently flagged "serial reviewers," or companies that like to switch marketing agencies every couple of years. And it highlighted fast casual…

U.S. Foodservice donates to Haiti fund

January 17, 2010

In response to the earthquake in Haiti, U.S. Foodservice, the nation's premier food distributor, has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross International…

Starbucks helps with relief in Haiti

January 17, 2010

In response to the Haitian relief effort, Starbucks committed support and funding to the growing international relief effort via a company statement. …

Freshii now dots the map in Orange County

January 17, 2010

Business professional Souhel Stephan Tarakji has signed a master franchise deal to open more than 30  Freshii restaurants in Orange County, Calif., over the…