News & Media
The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
In what should serve as a cautionary tale for the entire foodservice industry, Panera Bread faces a $500,000 lawsuit over a grilled cheese sandwich…
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Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs announces franchise remodel
June 16, 2016
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs is launching its first "Restaurant of the Future," remodeling the 2915 Trailhead Dr. location in Leavenworth, Kansas, according to a…
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Restaurant industry tentatively embraces emerging mobile technology
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Mobile Payments Today Editor Will Hernandez went to the National Restaurant Association Show for the first time to get a look at how restaurants are connecting…
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Trading places: Eggos head to restaurants while food truck favorites head to homes
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As if the restaurant industry isn't competitive enough, now the makers of some of the nation's biggest home freezer favorites are moving in to get some of…
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Commodity prices make this a great summer for LTOs and menu variety
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Favorable commodity prices gives restaurants a chance to exercise their menu creativity with new offerings and LTOs.
read now#Getfried establishes first franchise location
June 15, 2016
The #Getfried Fry Cafe has selected San Antonio, Texas for its first franchise location. Former Subway franchisee, Craig Christopher, will launch the franchise.
read nowMunchery same-day delivery launches in D.C.
June 15, 2016
Munchery, based originally out of San Francisco, has expanded into Washington D.C. The service delivers chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals to customers.
read nowReport: Mobile-centric, reward strategies can foster customer engagement
June 15, 2016
To better engage consumers restaurants should deploy mobile-centric dining experiences and offer up rewards, according to a new report on loyalty strategies…
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Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect Friday for business first aid kits
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The regulations change this Friday on the bare minimum number and type of medical supplies that all U.S. workplaces must have under the law.
read nowYum! Brands names new strategy and investor relations chief
June 15, 2016
Yum! Brands Inc has hired Keith Siegner, 41, as its vice president of investor relations and corporate strategy. He assumes the role in early July and reports…
read nowHot dog, brisket and barbecue chain lands in Florida panhandle
June 15, 2016
North Carolina-based Charlie Graingers Hot Dogs, Brisket & BBQ announced it is continuing to expand in the Florida panhandle by opening a new location in…
read nowFree webinar: 'Learn How to Turn Social Followers into Brand Advocates'
June 15, 2016
Today, almost every reputable brand is on social media. But in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…
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Humane Society CEO: Customers prefer restaurants that show compassion to animals
by Joseph Grove, Contributing Writer — Founder, Orchard Content
The CEO of the Humane Society of the United States discusses why he believes that restaurant brands embracing animal exploitation will lose cusomers.
read now'Responsibly sourced, low-waste' product line available from US Foods
June 14, 2016
Momentum is growing daily in the nation's push for better foods that come from responsibly sourced providers. Just this week, food service industry supplier…
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Yelp-foodjunky.com partnership gives restaurateurs a front seat at the corporate catering table
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new tech partnership pairing Yelp with foodjunky.com could offer a nice inroad to new source of business for restaurants nationwide.
read nowDunkin' Donuts jumps into on-the-go ordering app nationwide
June 14, 2016
Dunkin' Donuts jumped into the mobile ordering game with both feet this week, announcing that customers who are members of its DD Perks Rewards program…
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McDonald's moves HQ to Chicago's trendy former meatpacking district
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
McDonald's is is moving its HQ to downtown Chicago's former meatpacking district.
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean fresh falafel giveaway kicking off
June 13, 2016
In celebration of International Falafel Day, Garbanzo is giving away complimentary falafel to guests starting June 12. They are serving cream cheese, jalapeno…
read nowHabit Burger opens second Vegas location
June 13, 2016
Southwest Las Vegas is the newest home for a Habit Burger Grill franchise.
read nowWarriors win 1 for all of America in Taco Bell promotion
June 13, 2016
Taco Bell will give a free Dorito’s Locos Taco to all interested U.S. customers on June 21 as a result of the "road-win" by the Golden State Warriors in the…
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