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Despite softer September sales, restaurant operators more optimistic
October 31, 2012
As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
read nowRestaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology
October 31, 2012
Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.
read nowPanda Restaurant Group renews ArrowStream partnership
October 30, 2012
ArrowStream Inc., a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) supply chain management technology and logistics services, announced that Panda Restaurant Group…
read nowWilliams Fresh Cafe names CEO
October 30, 2012
The board of directors of Williams Fresh Cafe has name Rainer Mueller as its new CEO. Mueller will be responsible for providing development and operational…
read nowStudy: Election a non-factor in hourly employers' business decisions
October 29, 2012
While hourly employers have an eye on the presidential election and its potential effects on health care, most are not waiting until after Election Day to make…
read nowNRA expands political and state affairs department
October 29, 2012
The National Restaurant Association has promoted Brendan Flanagan to vice president of State and Local Affairs, a new position in the expanded Political and…
read nowBlaze Pizza to grow nationally after successful launch
October 26, 2012
California-based Blaze Pizza has expanded its franchise growth plans based on the success of the company's first two locations.
read nowJohnny Rockets targets Pakistan for growth
October 26, 2012
To launch its entry into South Asia, Johnny Rockets has signed a franchise agreement with Abdul Wahab, owner of Hamden International, to open 10 restaurants in…
read nowUFood Grill opens second unit at Aberdeen
October 25, 2012
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. announced today it has opened a second UFood Grill location at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland.
read nowYogurtland makes its New York City debut
October 24, 2012
Yogurtland has opened its first New York City location, on 1st Avenue near East 68th.
read nowPenn Station opens milestone location
October 24, 2012
Penn Station East Coast Subs opened locations No. 249 and No. 250 on Oct. 23 in Plymouth, Mich.; and Pikeville, Ky., respectively.
read nowMuscle Maker Grill signs 15-unit Connecticut deal
October 23, 2012
Muscle Maker Grill has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to develop 15 restaurants in Connecticut. The contract is the chain's first franchise deal in…
read nowFREEBIRDS expands in Missouri, Kansas
October 23, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito is spreading its mojo deeper into the Midwest with a new franchisee location opening Oct. 25 in Kansas City, Mo., and three others…
read nowBarberitos raises funds fast for breast cancer
October 23, 2012
After just a week, 29-unit Barberitos had raised almost $2,000 for its Barberitos Gives Breast Cancer the Boot campaign, according to a company release. Funds…
read nowPizza Fusion named franchise 'game changer' in Entrepreneur
October 22, 2012
Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced that Entrepreneur magazine has named Pizza Fusion a franchise industry "game-changer," owing largely to its green…
read nowSaladworks offers meal deal to mark new opening
October 22, 2012
Saladworks is opening its first location in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The new unit is in Stroudsburg, Pa., at the Shoppes at Stroud outdoor…
read nowShopHouse plans Los Angeles debut
October 22, 2012
ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, a concept created by Chipotle Mexican Grill, plans to open its first location outside Washington D.C. in Los Angeles in…
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Starbucks opens flagship store in Mumbai
October 19, 2012
Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today opened the doors to the first…
read nowChipotle revenues, profits rise for Q3
October 19, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012.
read nowNew research platform measures consumer location, behavior analytics
October 19, 2012
Location analytics firm Placed has launched its Placed Panels, a free service to measure the real-world behavior of opted-in panelists. Companies can use…
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