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Raining froyo: Orange Leaf makes first delivery by drone
October 5, 2016
Frozen food delivery via drone might have started with junk food — a la 7-Eleven's Slurpee delivery — but better-for-you food is jumping on the drone-wagon now…
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Reuters report says restaurants and robotics still haven't mixed
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Reuters today published a story on the use of robots in food service, which shows that most restaurateurs are staying with humans for the bulk of their needs…
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Juice It Up! system-wide sales up 9 percent
October 5, 2016
Juice It Up! juice bar's Q3 results, show an improvement from the same quarter last year. The brand marked sales at nine percent and average unit volume …
read nowMoe’s Southwest Grill seeks Ohio franchisees
October 5, 2016
Moe's Southwest Grill is making moves to expand its presence in the Buckeye State of Ohio, with initial moves into Dayton and surrounding areas. Just last…
read nowNewk’s Eatery moves into Palm Beach
October 5, 2016
Newk's Eatery is opening its first Palm Beach location on Legacy Place Avenue in Palm Beach Gardens, according to a news release. The location, owned by Pat…
read nowCaptain D's reels in the big fish for 20 straight quarters
October 4, 2016
Captain D's said its third-quarter marks the chain’s 20th consecutive quarter of growth, generating a 2.8 percent system-wide same store sales increase.
read nowStudy: UK says 'God save the restaurant industry'
October 4, 2016
NPD Group said its latest food service tracking results show that Brits may want out of the European Union, but their love of eating out has never been…
read nowPiada adds seasonal dishes fresh from the harvest
October 4, 2016
Starting Oct. 11, Piada Italian Street Food is adding menu items at all 32 locations to celebrate the fruits and vegetables of autumn.
read nowEl Pollo Loco opens in Fort Worth, plans sites in Louisiana
October 4, 2016
On the heels of its opening this week of a new unit in Fort Worth, Texas, El Pollo Loco has announced that it is also partnering with Jason Trotter and Listo…
read nowFresh to Order puts 10 sites in Indy
October 4, 2016
Fresh to Order is partnering with Acuity Restaurant Group CEO Charles Hensley to bring 10 Fresh To Order restaurants to Indianapolis. This is the chain's…
read nowPei Wei canoodles the noodle on its national day with 4 new items
October 3, 2016
Wednesday is National Noodle Day and Pei Wei is using this holiday-of-the-moment to bring customers three new Asian-inspired noodle bowls, a new hummus…
read nowChipotle adds spicy permanent menu item on National Taco Day
October 3, 2016
A great pilot test and the increasing American affinity for all things spicy is prompting Chipotle Mexican Grill to add full-flavored pork-and-chicken sausage…
read nowAfter Chapter 11 filing, Cosi to be delisted from Nasdaq
October 3, 2016
Last Thursday, Sept. 29, Così, Inc. received notice from the Nasdaq’ Listing Qualifications Department the company’s securities will be delisted, as a result…
read nowChipotle launches new marketing campaign
September 30, 2016
Chipotle has created stop-motion short films and creative content that highlights the "royal treatment" given to each of its ingredients. (See below.)
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Cloud POS vs. digital ordering engine: Everything you need to know
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
As more restaurant brands develop digital ordering capabilities, restaurant technologists must understand the key differences between a cloud POS and a…
read nowPieology 'toasts' all-in-one POS
September 26, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria has deployed Toast Restaurant's POS system throughout its 130 current locations, according to a company press release.
read nowBruster's dishes up a franchisee deal in the Tar Heel State
September 26, 2016
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream wants to scoop up some new franchisees for outlets in North Carolina’s large and growing Piedmont Triad, so it’s actually having a…
read nowTroubles at Pie Five lead to negative fiscal 2016 for Rave Restaurant Group
September 23, 2016
Rave Restaurant Group today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year, ending June 26. A news release about the results explains that…
read nowRolling Stones guitarist's son opens London's first BurgerFi
September 22, 2016
BurgerFi is rolling into London, thanks to Rolling Stone guitarist, Ron Wood’s son, Jamie, whose Ground Round Limited franchise group will operate the chain’s…
read nowPieology opens 5th Alabama location
September 21, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria has opened its fifth Alabama location, this one in Montgomery, according to a news release. The unit in the Chase Corner development of the…
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