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Smoothie King Center unveiled to host NBA All-Star game
February 7, 2014
New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson and Smoothie King owner Wan Kim announced today a multiyear agreement reached between the Pelicans and Smoothie King to…
read nowPancheros honors outstanding franchisees, partners
February 7, 2014
Pancheros has announced this year's recipients of the its annual internal awards. Vendor of the Year, General Manager of the Year and Franchisee of the Year…
read nowFazoli's names new marketing VP
February 7, 2014
Jonathan Quinn has joined Fazoli's as its vice president of Marketing. Quinn brings Fazoli's more than 15 years of brand management and marketing expertise…
read nowBizzare Foods' Andrew Zimmern to host event at NRA show
February 6, 2014
Andrew Zimmern, the host of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World on the Travel Channel, will serve as host and emcee for the…
read nowPhil Friedman named CEO of Salsarita's; launching growth plan
February 6, 2014
After acquiring Salsarita's in 2011, Phil Friedman is stepping up as its CEO to launch major expansion efforts, according to a company press release. Friedman…
read nowCharleys partners with Coca-Cola
February 6, 2014
GOSH Enterprises, parent company of Charley's Grilled Subs and Charleys Philly Steaks restaurant concepts, and The Coca-Cola Company, have announced a…
read nowBraddah's launches retail line
February 6, 2014
Braddah's Island Style Burritos, Bowls & Tacos, a fast casual restaurant that combines Hawaiian and Mexican flavors, is now selling retail items just in…
read nowMulticultural alliance recognizes restaurant industry's Black CEOs
February 5, 2014
According to the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, this year's Black History Month is more significant thanks to a milestone achievement in…
read nowGRILLiT sales increase with intro of organic, grass-fed beef
February 4, 2014
GRILLiT Inc. today announced that it has added Gaucho Ranch steaks to the menu as a result of a supply agreement with Natura Foods, the exclusive distributor…
read nowNRA chief lands spot on 'Most Powerful People in Food' list
January 31, 2014
The National Restaurant Association's President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named one of 2014's "Most Powerful People in Food" by The Daily Meal. Sweeney was…
read nowRestaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December
January 31, 2014
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…
read nowChipotle reports solid growth in Q4
January 30, 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill today reported that revenue increased 20.7 percent to $844.1 million and comparable restaurant sales were up 9.3 percent during Q4…
read nowMill Hardware acquired by foodservice supply company
January 30, 2014
Diversified Foodservice Supply Inc. has acquired Mill Hardware & Food Service Inc. in a bid to scale to the organization and improve the customer offering…
read nowSurvey finds food cost increases will beef up menu prices
January 30, 2014
A recent survey from SpenDifference found that American chain restaurants plan to increase menu prices as part of a move to offset higher food costs.
read nowNRA names new officers, board members
January 30, 2014
The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced today the election of officers to its board of…
read nowMaui Wowi appoints new leaders
January 30, 2014
Maui Wowi today announced the appointment of Justin Livingston to VP of Business Development, a newly created position at the company. Livingston has been with…
read nowStarbucks promotes within chain to allow CEO to focus on innovation
January 30, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced a new leadership structure that will allow CEO Howard Schultz to focus on "innovation and next generation retailing and…
read nowVenga, Ctuit partner for operational IT
January 29, 2014
Venga, a data-driven guest management software provider for restaurants, and Ctuit, a provider of business intelligence software, announced a partnership that…
read nowGetlowfees.com launches online credit card processing marketplace for merchants
January 29, 2014
Get Low Fees LLC this week announced the launch of its new website, getlowfees.com. Intended to help business owners lower their credit card processing rates…
read nowMOOYAH finishes 2013 with growth spurt
January 29, 2014
With consistent growth in 2013, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is prepared to achieve another series of milestones in 2014, eyeing the opening of more…
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