Food & Beverage News

Blogger pens guide to being 'unstoppable' in business, life

June 7, 2018

Restaurateurs, perhaps more than most in business, know the value of persistence and determination. But remaining persistent in the face of the most harrowing…

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Survey: Consumers spending less at restaurants

May 25, 2018

Americans are looking to not only spend less during restaurant visits, but also hope to dine out less frequently this year, according to a survey by…

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Illinois Mall opens food hall

May 23, 2018

Known for being one of the largest shopping mall destinations, Simon Property Group’s Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois, opened a food hall, according to…

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Lola's Lumpia to open in June

May 15, 2018

Lola's Lumpia spring rolls. Twins Kristine Andrews and Glenn Pajarito and their spouses are opening a fast casual concept, Lola's Lumpia. The…

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Hummus shake makes May debut at The Hummus & Pita Co.

May 1, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co. has created a Hummus Shake to honor National Hummus Day, which is Sunday, May 13, according to a company press release. Guests will…

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SushiFork to offer franchises

April 23, 2018

SushiFork, a fast casual sushi restaurant, will offer franchises after seeing "tremendous growth" at its Tulsa, Oklahoma, location, which opened in…

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CDC expands warnings on e. coli, Yuma-sourced romaine lettuce

April 23, 2018

After the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded warnings around the use of Yuma, Arizona-originated romaine lettuce due to e. coli…

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Impossible Burger making international debut in Hong Kong

April 19, 2018

Several Hong Kong-based restaurants, including Little Bao, Happy Paradise, and Beef & Liberty, will be the first international brands to debut the…

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens catering kitchen in Plano, Texas

April 11, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Plano, Texas, has opened a catering kitchen — the chain's third, according to a press release. Others are in Chicago and northern…

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Dog Haus to open first East Coast franchise location in Bethesda, Maryland

April 10, 2018

Dog Haus will open its first franchise location on the East Coast in Bethesda, Maryland, on Friday, April 13, according to a press release. The store at 790…

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Paytronix app gives brands more control over mobile experience

April 9, 2018

Paytronix Systems Inc., a provider of mobile loyalty and online ordering applications, as well as mobile payment and digital communications tools, has…

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McAlister's Deli names Joe Guith brand president

April 5, 2018

McAlister's Deli has named Joe Guith brand president, according to a press release. Guith joined Focus Brands, parent company to McAlister's Deli, in 201…

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Fork & Salad signs franchising agreement with Fransmart

March 8, 2018

Fork & Salad, a health food fast casual based in Maui, has partnered with Fransmart to bring its concept from the Hawaiian islands to the mainland U.S. The…

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Blaze 'brings it on home' for CEO Mizes in the Gateway City

March 8, 2018

In a real-life version of "hometown boy makes good," Blaze Pizza President and CEO Jim Mizes is getting his wish this Friday, March 9, when the fast-growing…

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Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop to enter the Dallas/Fort Worth market

February 26, 2018

Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop, a 93-year-old brand, has entered the Dallas/Fort Worth market through a franchise agreement with Southlake, Texas based…

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Nekter joins the 100 club

February 12, 2018

Nekter Juice Bar is opening its 100th unit Thursday and reported this week that it has surpassed $100 million in systemwide sales. It has 150 more restaurants…

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Paninis now on the menu at Urban Bricks

February 7, 2018

Urban Bricks Pizza is adding oven-fired paninis with unlimited toppings. The menu offering gives guests the ability to build their own paninis with unlimited…

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Starbucks launches Visa card to drive customer loyalty forward

February 2, 2018

Starbucks lovers have yet another way to earn stars at their favorite coffee place as Starbucks and Chase have launched a Starbucks Rewards Visa card that is…

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Panera Bread recalls cream cheese after positive listeria result

January 30, 2018

Panera Bread has recalled all two- and eight-ounce cream cheese products sold in its U.S. locations after it found samples of one variety of two-ounce cream…

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group to merge with Keurig Green Mountain

January 29, 2018

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create Keurig Dr Pepper, a new beverage company…

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