Marketing News

Smoothie King opens 700th store

September 26, 2014

Smoothie King plans to open more than 1,000 stores across the United States over the next 3 years.

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Rubio's will update 60 units with coastal theme

September 26, 2014

Rubio's emphasizing coastal theme in restaurant redesign, rebranding.

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Zoyo breaks into Georgia

September 26, 2014

Franchisees Craig and Robin Kovel leaning into community marketing through partnerships with schools and sports leagues.

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Dickey's opens in Natchitoches, Louisiana

September 26, 2014

Dickey's opened its newest unit at 936 University Parkway in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Sept. 25.

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Starbucks will offer 10th anniversary special edition of Ray Charles' 'Genius Loves Company'

September 25, 2014

The two-disc edition includes the full-length album, bonus tracks and special packaging.

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Peet's Coffee & Tea peeks into presidents' coffee habits

September 24, 2014

Ever wonder how Honest Abe took his coffee? Peet's Coffee & Tea may have the answer for you this week.

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Menchie's rakes in $350,000 for Make-a-Wish

September 24, 2014

The donations will be used to grant wishes for more than 35 children with life-threatening medical conditions.

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Swarm and Revel Systems announce partnership

September 24, 2014

The integration of Swarm and Revel solutions will yield visitor traffic and sales conversion data users can use to make operational and marketing decisions.

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Dickey's opens units in Texas, Nebraska

September 24, 2014

The openings will be marked with gift card and merchandise giveaways, and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches offered for $2 each.

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Pie Five opens doors in Utah with food pantry fundraiser

September 24, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will open a new location Friday in South Jordan, Utah, and will celebrate on Oct. 3 with a ribbon cutting and a fundraiser for St. Andrews Food…

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Groupon adds restaurants to Deal Builder platform

September 24, 2014

Groupon has added features to its Deal Builder tool for merchants, expanding the platform to include restaurants and provide control over the appearance and…

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Blast 825 partners with charities for grand opening

September 24, 2014

Blast 825 will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Roseville, California, with a week-long charity giving event culminating in a VIP Party on Oct.

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Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers National Coffee Day discount for online orders

September 23, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is also bringing back Maui Mountain Roast and Pumpkin Pie Latte for a limited time.

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Yogurtland brings back Pumpkin Pie froyo, introduces three new flavors

September 23, 2014

Yogurtland announced the return of Pumpkin Pie frozen yogurt and introduced three new flavors: Rocket Pop sorbet, Chocolate Pudding Pop frozen yogurt and Pink…

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Dickey's opens first Cheyenne, Wyoming unit

September 23, 2014

Dickey's announced the opening of its first restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The new unit will open on Sept. 25 at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, Suite 085A.

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Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. names two new senior executives

September 22, 2014

The senior executive additions are part of Garden Fresh's revitalization strategy for Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes.

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Five Guys in New Jersey and New York shaking things up

September 22, 2014

The brand's custom milkshake platform offers customers the chance to build their own by mixing flavor offerings – including bacon – into a vanilla base.

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