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More please! Hungry American business people increase spending on food
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
American workers are clearly hungry. And today, another report from the business dining sector shows just how ravenous we are when we're on the road or just…
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Cicis reports massive 17-state data breach
July 20, 2016
Here we go again. This time the victims are Cicis customers in at least 17 states. The pizza chain said this morning that an ongoing investigation now…
read nowA new restaurant guide with all the EGGS-tras
July 19, 2016
Just in time to meet the growing demand for cage-free, hormone-free, antibiotic-free eggs, the American Egg Board cracks open a new online buyer's guide that…
read nowNoodles & Company taps operations veteran as COO
July 19, 2016
Noodles & Company has tapped Victor Heutz as chief operations officer. Heutz has extensive experience in operations and franchise growth, most recently…
read nowWhat are ya' drinking? New technology gives more accurate answer than ever
July 19, 2016
Beverage dispensing company Lancer has partnered with beverage data company Weissberger to create a platform that turns Lancer fountain dispensing machines…
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Why the streets outside Los Angeles are suddenly bleeding pink ...
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Irvine, California says "Hello Kitty" to Sanrio's first U.S. cafe. The company wants its famous kitty to take a bite of the U.S. food service market.
read nowJuice It Up! squeezes into nontraditional units
July 18, 2016
Juice It Up! raw juice and smoothie concept has announced its ninth nontraditional unit, located inside an LA Fitness facility in Arlington, Texas. This is the…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe swings into new locations, unprecedented growth
July 18, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase in same-store sales, as well as 80 signed franchise agreements, in the first half of 2016.
read nowWhat's in a napkin? Maybe more than you think
July 15, 2016
Restaurant customers often take stacks of napkins when they visit with little thought to waste or cost to the business owner, and employees at the…
read nowNRF backs another idea for diluting overtime rules
July 15, 2016
Legislation that would slow the enactment of some of the provisions of the overtime rules set to take effect in December received loud and instantaneous…
read nowLeadership changes continue at Quiznos with new CEO, CFO
July 15, 2016
The leadership changes are continuing at Quiznos. Just about a month after President and CEO Doug Pendergast resigned a year into his position, the former CFO…
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Where in the restaurant world will Pokemon GO, go?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Computer code rarely lies, and the computer code inside the Pokemon Go game for mobile devices indicates that the Niantic Labs product already has McDonald's…
read nowVilla Restaurant Group taps financial veteran as controller
July 14, 2016
Villa Restaurant Group, a full and quick-service restaurant operator, has named a new controller of corporate finance.
read nowDiners find review sites valuable for getting and giving feedback
July 13, 2016
Review sites are considered valuable by nearly all diners, according to a new Original Review study and nearly as many are willing to share feedback on their…
read nowPita Pit franchisees raise $23K for charity
July 13, 2016
An employee appreciation event within Pita Pit led to a spontaneous charity effort that netted $23,000.
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A royal expansion: Kevin King crowned for Smoothie King’s quest for 1,000 stores
by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group
Meet Kevin King: the chief of development for Smoothie King, a franchise that has seen rapid growth in recent years. CEO Wan Kim has tapped King to build out…
read nowStarbucks shakes up summer menu
July 13, 2016
Starbucks has launched new beverage options including its teavana shaken berry sangria herbal tea, coconut milk mocha macchiato, and affogato-style frappuccino.
read nowAu Bon Pain makes a splash with summer beverages
July 13, 2016
Au Bon Pain is debuting new summer beverage menu items.
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Boo(ze)-hoo! Restaurant liquor sales fall for 3rd straight year
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new industry report shows that on-premises alcohol sales have dropped again, and the cause might just surprise you.
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Saladworks executive chef puts innovation on the menu
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Newly hired Saladworks Executive Chef shares insights into what makes the fast casual restaurant an ever-evolving concept.
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