Operations News & Media
Starbucks drips further into tea market with $620 million acquisition of Teavana
November 15, 2012
Coffee isn't enough for Starbucks. The chain wants to be the world's tea specialist, too. To prove it, the company just spent $620 million to buy Teavana…
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Australia's Pie Face 'meats' NYC
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
CEO hopes to tempt New Yorkers with pie at any hour of the day.
read nowGE Capital launches restaurant finance Web tool
November 14, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance (GEFF) is rolling out a new Web tool, GE SmartChart, to its customers across the U.S. The tool was introduced at this week's…
read nowNRA seeking operator innovation nominees
November 14, 2012
The National Restaurant Association is seeking applications for its 2013 Operator Innovations Awards, which recognize restaurant operators who have displayed…
read nowAu Bon Pain partners with humane sausage company
November 14, 2012
Au Bon Pain added Niman Ranch sausage to its menu and is featuring two new breakfast sandwiches.
read nowSbarro's new pizza promo yields 100K new Facebook fans
November 13, 2012
Sbarro introduced its new Neapolitan-style pizza recipe by giving away more than 35,000 free slices throughout October. The slices were delivered nationwide…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill to open first franchise location
November 9, 2012
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill announced that its first franchisee-owned location will open Nov. 14 in San Antonio in the Huebner Oaks shopping…
read nowCafe2U Coffee expands into South Africa
November 9, 2012
Cafe2U, a mobile espresso franchise that has opened five coffee franchises in the U.S. this year, has expanded into South Africa.
read nowNew Miami Subs Grill named a top franchise for minorities
November 9, 2012
The National Minority Franchising Initiative has compiled its annual list of the "50 Top Franchises for Minorities," appearing in a recent issue of USA Today.
read nowPanda Express launches fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 9, 2012
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. will host fundraising efforts to assist with disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has committed to…
read nowMenu testing services now offered for allergen-friendly meals
November 9, 2012
Food expert Lara Holland has developed a restaurant training program to help identify menu flaws as operators try to attract consumers with food allergies.
read nowPizza Inn plans to accelerate Pie Five openings
November 8, 2012
Texas-based Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter FY 2013 results, which included a sales increase of 41.4 percent compared to Q1 '12 at…
read nowBoston Market launches holiday-themed website
November 8, 2012
Boston Market today announced the launch of its new "Holiday Hub" website, which offers tips on hosting celebrations, recipes by Chef Rick Rodgers and event…
read nowBarberitos expanding Florida footprint
November 8, 2012
Barberitos Franchising Inc. announced that it will open its 30th restaurant location in Yulee, Fla., in early December.
read nowEpic Burger names new CEO
November 8, 2012
Epic Burger founder David Friedman has announced the appointment of Scott Norrick to the role of chief executive officer for the rapidly growing Chicago chain.
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Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.
read nowFatburger owner settles lender dispute
November 7, 2012
Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Cafe, has settled a $5.1 million lawsuit filed by its lender, American Industries…
read nowBig Smoke Burger signs five multiunit franchise deals
November 7, 2012
Mustafa Yusuf, founder and owner of Toronto-based fast casual concept Big Smoke Burger, has announced that, since joining forces with franchise development…
read nowStarbucks tax loophole sparks crackdown in UK
November 6, 2012
Following a Reuters' report about Starbucks' international tax loopholes, the chancellor of the U.K. and the German finance minister have joined forces to stop…
read nowFormer Buffalo Wild Wings director joins Blaze Pizza
November 6, 2012
Shortly after announcing its plans to expand nationally, Blaze Pizza has appointed Carolyne Canady as vice president of Franchise Sales.
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