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Thunder Burger to dish up presidential meal
January 8, 2013
In celebration of the presidential inauguration on Jan. 21, Thunder Burger's chef has selected a meal to serve customers that he thinks President Obama and the…
read nowJersey Mike's brings in $107K for Hurricane Sandy relief
January 4, 2013
In partnership with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Jersey Mike's Subs has raised $106,657 to support The FoodBank's relief efforts in the…
read nowTwo fast casuals celebrate New Year with LTOs
December 31, 2012
While many people will make New Year's Resolutions, two fast casual concepts — Cowboy Chicken and I Dream of Falafel — are running specials to help kick off…
read nowFast casuals should embrace mobile payments for competitive edge
December 31, 2012
Electronic Commerce International, a provider of credit card processing for small business, has predicted that 2013 will be another big year for mobile…
read nowYogurtland adds Greek yogurt to menu
December 28, 2012
Yogurtland is ringing in the New Year with new flavors, including the brand's first Greek yogurt flavor — raspberry banana. Also new to the menu is guava…
read nowBarberitos treating teachers to free meal
December 28, 2012
A Barberitos location in Watkinsville, Ga., is offering a free meal on Jan. 2 to any Oconee County teacher with an ID badge.
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop teams up with children's charity
December 28, 2012
Dallas-Fort Worth-area corporate- and franchisee-owned Fuzzy's Taco Shop locations have teamed up with A Wish With Wings to help grant wishes for Texas…
read nowStarbucks urges Washington to 'come together' on fiscal cliff deal
December 27, 2012
Starbucks' customers in the Washington, D.C., market will notice a new message written on their coffee cups for the next couple of days.
read nowFazoli's Cathy Hull selected as ExecRank's top marketing exec
December 21, 2012
Cathy Hull, Fazoli's chief marketing officer, has been selected by the ranking committee of ExecRank as a "Top Private Company Marketing Executive" for 2012.
read nowSandy Hook tragedy inspires Tex-Mex chain to honor teachers
December 20, 2012
Tijuana Flats has deemed Dec. 27 "Teacher Hero Day" and is giving teachers a free entree in all 88 of its locations.
read nowCatering helping Dickey's Barbecue achieve record holiday sales
December 14, 2012
Dickey's Barbecue broke system-wide sales records with more than $2 million in sales Nov. 19–23, thanks to its holiday catered meals. This represents a 4…
read nowJersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska
December 13, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…
read nowBoston Market hoping to provide 'stress-free' holidays
December 13, 2012
The "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" for many people can also be the most stressful time of the year, a fact not lost on Boston Market. The chain has launched…
read nowZaxby's donates $150K to school
December 13, 2012
Zaxby's Franchising Inc. made a $125,000 donation today to Prince Avenue Christian in Athens, Ga., to help develop additional facilities, programs and…
read nowPoints-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators
December 12, 2012
A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.
read nowMillennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends
December 11, 2012
Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…
read nowStarbucks Superfans spending hundreds on steel gift cards
December 11, 2012
Fans of Starbucks shelled out $450 each for 5,000 stainless steel gift cards that only had $400 loaded on each one. The coffee chain offered the cards Friday…
read nowla Madeleine celebrates holidays with LTOs
December 10, 2012
This holiday season, la Madeleine Country French Café has launched several limited-time offers. They include the following:
read nowFirehouse Subs gets in the holiday spirit with two LTOs
December 5, 2012
With the holiday season in full swing, Firehouse Subs is providing two-limited time offers. The chain is giving away a free dessert with any gift card purchase…
read nowFormer McAlister's franchisee to open Salsarita's in Miss.
December 5, 2012
Salsarita's, the national 80-unit Fresh Mexican Cantina chain, is opening 10 locations throughout Mississippi over the next five years. Area developer J.C.
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