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Boloco CEO John Pepper discusses use of social media
December 18, 2011
John Pepper, the CEO of Boston-based Boloco, has been featured in Forbes for his use of social media and its impact on the chain.
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Adaptation 3 Categories Evolve
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Be mindful of where categories were during the Recession and do not stray too far from the familiar.
read nowBarberitos continues expansion push
December 15, 2011
Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina has announced that franchise contracts have been secured for 10 upcoming locations. Currently Barberitos has 2…
read nowJamba, US Foods announce distribution alliance
December 14, 2011
Jamba Inc. and US Foods have announced that they have formed a supply chain distribution alliance for service in the northeastern United States. The alliance…
read nowFazoli's posts best November sales in more than a decade
December 13, 2011
Fazoli's has reported positive comp store sales of 6.6 percent for the month of November, the chain's most successful November performance since 1998.
read nowBeautiful Brands launches new Italian fast casual concept
December 13, 2011
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced a joint venture with Dean and Jill Bastian to develop and franchise Fresco Wood Fired Italian Kitchen. The…
read nowChipotle to present at 2012 ICR XChange
December 12, 2011
Executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference at The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.
read nowCosì names Carin Stutz CEO
December 12, 2011
Così Inc. has announced the appointment of Carin L. Stutz as the company’s new chief executive officer and president, effective Jan. 1. She also will join the…
read nowFamous Dave's opens fast casual restaurant
December 12, 2011
Famous Dave's of America has joined the expanding list of casual dining restaurant chains opening fast casual offshoots.
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Commodity pressure mixed in early 2012
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
As restaurant operators head into 2012, industry forecasters are calling for an increase in food costs, but not every analyst is predicting a commodities…
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The ageless meatball is the new menu trendsetter
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Meatballs are versatile and offer a big profit margin.
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill taps Brandmovers as digital agency
December 11, 2011
Moe's Southwest Grill has selected Atlanta-based Brandmovers Inc. as its digital agency of record in 2012.
read nowWingstop celebrates 500-store milestone
December 11, 2011
In celebration of 500 restaurants, and as a thank you to fans across the country, Wingstop is offering a $5 special on its 5-wing combo – available Dec. 1…
read nowTechnomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity
December 11, 2011
While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…
read nowBoloco hires new VP of people development
December 11, 2011
Boloco has announced that Christine San Juan will join its team as vice president of people development. At Boloco, she will lead the development and training…
read nowOrange Leaf Frozen Yogurt heads to Aussie shores
December 11, 2011
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is opening its first international location in Melbourne, Australia, by franchise partners Joe Rossi and Phil Lancaster.
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings, HubWorks launches test pilot of iPad-based ordering system
December 8, 2011
HubWorks Interactive LLC, the developer of iPad and mobile ordering systems for the hospitality industry, has announced its recently implemented test…
read nowGE Capital, Franchise Finance provides $2.8 Million to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee
December 7, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $2.8 million in financing to Four M Capital LLC, a Buffalo Wild Wings Bar and Grill franchisee. The funds will be used…
read nowGo Roma launches franchise effort
December 7, 2011
Go Roma will expand outside of the Chicagoland area in 2012 through franchising, having just completed its Franchise Disclosure Documents and state filings for…
read nowStarbucks' mobile transactions exceed 26 million
December 6, 2011
It's been one year since Starbucks first rolled out its mobile payment application to more than 9,000 U.S. locations and others around the world. Since its…
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