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Ballard Brands names new executives
July 14, 2016
Ballard Brands restaurant group announced in a company press release the promotion of former Chief Development Officer Peter Boylan to president of the company…
read nowVerts launches summer LTOs, test kitchen
July 14, 2016
In honor of the summer season, Verts Mediterranean Grill has created a few LTOs, including grilled corn, Greek salad and a beef meatball rice bowl, according…
read nowVilla Restaurant Group taps financial veteran as controller
July 14, 2016
Villa Restaurant Group, a full and quick-service restaurant operator, has named a new controller of corporate finance.
read nowDickey's BBQ honors fallen Dallas officers
July 13, 2016
Today, Dickey's Barbecue Pit representatives said that 50 of the chain's Dallas-area locations will take part in a fundraiser to honor the Dallas police…
read nowMcAlister's is looking north
July 11, 2016
McAlister's Deli is hoping to partner with multi-unit franchise owners as it expands into Upstate New York, according to a press release.
read nowFireside Pies teams with rapid delivery services in Dallas area
July 7, 2016
Twelve-year-old Fireside Pies is among the flock of restaurants making connections with delivery services like Uber and Amazon to deliver food in less than an…
read nowMcAlister's names former McDonald's VP as new president
July 7, 2016
Focus Brands has put former McDonald's vice president, Rick Altizer, at the helm of its McAlister's Deli brand as president of the chain, according to a news…
read nowC2 brings Newk's to Atlanta
July 7, 2016
Newk's Eatery signed a new development contract with franchisee C2 Investment Partners, LLC, according to a company news release. Brent Cann and Doug Cullinan…
read nowFree shift-scheduling tool set to expand client base
July 7, 2016
Sling bills itself as "the only free shift-scheduling tool for non-desk employees," and it's being used by huge employers like Subway and AMC Theatres, so its…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings quickly offers customers a deal
July 6, 2016
Not even discouraging sales numbers have slowed down Buffalo Wild Wings' newest deal. Buffalo Wild Wings announced in a press release a limited-time, 15-minute…
read nowMixt serves up new San Francisco location
July 6, 2016
Mixt is opening another location on Kearny Street today, according to a news release. This is the eighth location for the chain, which has six in downtown San…
read nowSalata reopens franchising program
July 6, 2016
Salata, the custom salad and salad wrap chain based in Texas, is setting the stage for the chain's growth by reinstating its franchising program, implementing…
read nowChipotle exec turns himself in
July 5, 2016
Chipotle CDO Mark Crumpacker, who was facing cocaine-possession charges last week, has turned himself in, according to ABC News.
read nowAu Bon Pain names new CEO
July 5, 2016
Au Bon Pain announced a change in leadership on Tuesday. The brand has named Ray Blanchette its new president and CEO, while previous president and CEO Susan…
read nowChipotle CDO linked to NY drug ring
July 1, 2016
Chipotle Chief Creative and Development Officer Mark Crumpacker has allegedly been linked to a drug ring, according to a story at CNBC.
read nowCereal cafe bowls over Big Apple
June 30, 2016
New York City is adding some cereal to its diet. According to a company press release, Kellogg's NYC will open on Monday, July 4, and will become Kellogg's…
read nowNature's Table serves up new location in downtown Orlando
June 30, 2016
Nature's Table, a fast-casual restaurant focused on fresh and healthy dining, announced the opening of its newest location , this one is located inside the…
read nowb.good partners with local farmers for a good cause
June 30, 2016
b.good is developing its own urban farm and states it is the first fast casual restaurant to undertake such an initiative.
read nowThe Pie Hole expands into Orange County with 1st franchisee
June 29, 2016
The Pie Hole, which originated in Downtown Los Angeles, opened its first Orange County location last month in the historic Old Towne Orange district.
read nowSurvey finds the food and beverage industry in poor shape
June 29, 2016
Inefficiency and carelessness are plaguing the food industry, according to a survey of more than 200 independent restaurants and chains by collaborators Oracle…
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