Groupon testing B2B deals

June 27, 2010

Groupon helps restaurateurs acquire new customers through its online couponing deals, but could it soon help operators get discounts from other businesses? "We…

Cicerone program aims to burnish chain beer service

June 27, 2010

As artisan drinks – microdistilled spirits and craft beers – propagate, consumers have been catching on. At last week’s Technomic conference in Chicagoland…

Magic Brands receives court approval to sell assets to Luby's

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June 24, 2010

Magic Brands LLC, and Fuddruckers Inc. has obtained bankruptcy court approval for the sale of a substantial amount of its assets to Luby's Inc.   "The…

Please, No More Tacos!

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

Taco Sunday. Just typing the phrase brings back a flood of memories involving lots of ground beef and hungry teenagers. Some of you may not remember this…

Hughes Network launches one-stop Wi-Fi solution

June 22, 2010

With McDonald's — and soon Starbucks — offering free Wi-Fi in their U.S. stores, providing Internet access to customers will become an expectation, especially…

Hughes Network launches one-stop Wi-Fi solution

June 22, 2010

With McDonald's — and soon Starbucks — offering free Wi-Fi in their U.S. stores, providing Internet access to customers will become an expectation, especially…

Jamba Juice branded apparel available in stores

June 20, 2010

Jamba Juice has announced that its line of Jamba-branded apparel is now available in select Jamba Juice stores. The apparel created by Headline Entertainment…

Jamba Juice branded apparel available in stores

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June 20, 2010

Jamba Juice has announced that its line of Jamba-branded apparel is now available in select Jamba Juice stores. The apparel created by Headline Entertainment…

Luby's to purchase Fuddruckers for $63 million

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Luby's will assume some of Fuddruckers' obligations, real-estate leases and contracts. It also will pay $2.45 million more in cash if it doesn't assume some…

Luby's to purchase Fuddruckers for $63 million

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Luby's will assume some of Fuddruckers' obligations, real-estate leases and contracts. It also will pay $2.45 million more in cash if it doesn't assume some…

Newk's Express to enter Georgia market

June 15, 2010

Two franchise groups have signed deals with Newk's Express Café to enter the markets of Atlanta and Athens, Ga.

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

Newk's Express to enter Georgia market

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June 15, 2010

Two franchise groups have signed deals with Newk's Express Café to enter the markets of Atlanta and Athens, Ga.

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

NRA urges Congress to adopt interchange fee reforms

June 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and 30 state restaurant associations recently joined more than 200 other merchant organizations in asking members of the…

NRA urges Congress to adopt interchange fee reforms

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June 14, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and 30 state restaurant associations recently joined more than 200 other merchant organizations in asking members of the…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Spicy Pickle reports shaky Q1, secures $2 million credit line

June 7, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., fast casual restaurant operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Cafe brands, announced it has secured…

Spicy Pickle reports shaky Q1, secures $2 million credit line

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June 7, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., fast casual restaurant operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Cafe brands, announced it has secured…