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SweetFrog sweetens up topping bar
September 16, 2016
SweetFrog is adding new Hershey Items to the toppings bar.
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World's largest food service provider goes totally cage-free
September 15, 2016
The world’s largest food service provider, Compass Group, said today it is replacing all of its eggs — liquid and shelled — with cage-free varieties in 5…
read nowThe rise of the grocerant triggers rising food-safety concerns
September 15, 2016
For proof that an increasing number of Americans are purchasing "restaurant-style food" at their groceries, you need look no further than the fact that this…
read nowOlo Dispatch covers nation, half of US population
September 14, 2016
Digital ordering service provider Olo has announced that its year-old Dispatch delivery service now covers all of the U.S. and half of the nation's population…
read nowLebanon loves Toll House cookies, adds two more cafes
September 14, 2016
Nestle’s Toll House Cafes by Chip is building quite a fan base in Lebanon. In fact, this month, developer Hassan Hajj Ali — who now runs three of the cafes in…
read nowInvestors pump $4.5M into New England pizza chain
September 14, 2016
New England-based Oath Craft Pizza closed on a $4.5 million Series A investment this week led by Boston-based venture capital firm, Breakaway Ventures. This…
read nowLion's Choice taps restaurant veteran as COO
September 13, 2016
Lion’'s Choice has tapped Rebecca Fine as COO.
read nowHopdoddy Burger Bar taps new CEO
September 13, 2016
Hopdoddy Burger Bar has tapped Jeff Chandler as CEO.
read nowMcAlister's Deli seeks new franchisees
September 13, 2016
McAlister's Deli is searching for new partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners in the Baltimore metropolitan and northern Virginia regions.
read nowCaptain D's sailing into over 8 new locations
September 13, 2016
Captain D's is gearing up to open new locations in Georgia, Texas and Virginia in the next few years.
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The franchisee's financial 4: Top tips to get investors to show you the money (Part 2 of a series on restaurant financial issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In yesterday's initial part of this series, readers got expert advise on equipment leasing options and how they can help with your overall food service…
read nowNew research shows steep decline in lunch traffic
September 13, 2016
More harrowing news today on the possible decline in business across food service, but this time the research revolves specifically around the lunch day-part…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen kicks some life into cauliflower this fall
September 13, 2016
Spicy cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bacon and wild mushrooms are warming up the fall menu at California Pizza Kitchen. The restaurant is adding three new…
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To lease or not to lease: 5 tips, if that is your question (Part 1 of 2 on restaurant financing issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In a business that demands a steady and relatively liquid cash flow, leasing equipment can make a lot of sense. Here are five tips to help you decide what…
read nowPieology rolls out dough at new central California location
September 9, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria is opening its newest location in central California, in Goleta, at 7000 Hollister Avenue, Suite 101.
read nowRestaurant veteran tapped as Dig Inn’s first COO
September 9, 2016
Dig Inn has hired on restaurant veteran Irene Cook as its first-ever COO.
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The 'munchies' effect: How cannabis legalization will effect QSR traffic
by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360
Will Colorado's legalization of marijuana increase traffic for the state's restaurants?
read nowCaptain D's begins aggressive franchise plan with Virginia location
September 8, 2016
Captain D's has opened a new franchised restaurant in Abingdon, Virginia — the chain's 23rd Virginia location. A news release said that the new store marks the…
read nowJimmy John's gets new majority stakeholder
September 8, 2016
A franchise and consumer brand-based private equity firm is on board to buy majority interest in Jimmy John's Sandwiches. An affiliate of Atlanta-based Roark…
read nowTwo franchisees to open 35 Toppers Pizza locations
September 8, 2016
Toppers Pizza has signed on two new franchisees and longtime "pizza people," who collectively are planning to open 35 locations in Colorado,Wyoming, Virginia…
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