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Doc Popcorn signs franchising agreement for Japan
March 5, 2014
Doc Popcorn has signed a master franchise agreement to develop 10 PopShop locations in Japan.
read nowArby's celebrates St. Patrick's Day with BOGO Reuben offer
March 5, 2014
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Arby's is hosting a "Buy One, Get One Free" deal for its Reuben sandwich, valid during the weekend of March 15-17.
read nowQuiznos introduces Lobster Mac & Cheese
March 5, 2014
Quiznos has brought back its Lobster & Seafood Salad and Sub for Lenten season and has also introduced Lobster Mac & Cheese.
read nowLiveDeal bolstered by traffic surge, mobile usage
March 4, 2014
LiveDeal Inc. a geo-location based mobile marketing platform, announced month-over-month increases in several categories.
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Podcast: Bean Sprouts co-founder on what it takes to be a kids-focused cafe
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
In episode #030 of the Social Restaurant Podcast, I welcome Shannon Payette Seip, co-founder of Bean Sprouts, an innovative new concept based in Seattle…
read nowMellow Mushroom, Uno Chicago among most allergy-friendly chains
March 4, 2014
AllergyEats today released its 2014 list of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains nationwide, which included Uno Chicago Grill and, new this year, Mellow…
read nowRoark Capital's managing director among Silver Plate winners
March 4, 2014
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association announced the winners of the 2014 Silver Plate Awards, which are operator awards for the foodservice…
read nowRoy Rogers Restaurants' Icelandic Cod returns for limited time
March 4, 2014
Roy Rogers has brought back its Premium Icelandic Cod Fish Fillet for a limited time.
read nowBurger King's Satisfries now standard for kid's meals
March 4, 2014
Burger King announced today that it is making Satisfries French fries the standard fry in its kid's meal.
read nowBojangles' kicks off annual Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser
March 4, 2014
For the 13th consecutive year, Bojangles' is supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association through its Shamrocks Against Dystrophy in-store fundraiser. From…
read nowNew interactive 'Foodamental Studio' planned for NRA Show
March 4, 2014
Attendees at this year's 2014 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have an opportunity to explore culinary trends hands-on at the…
read nowLeaf grows commerce platform with new hires, headquarters
March 3, 2014
Leaf, creator of the LeafPresenter commerce tablet, announced key executive hires and its expansion into a new office to fuel further growth of its platform.
read nowReal Time Ordering adds social media features
March 3, 2014
Real Time Ordering announced the launch of new social media ordering features to enhance its online ordering software.
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Seafood opportunities abound in the QSR space
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
There are a few reasons behind the seafood surge — sustainability, value and health and wellness trends.
read nowArby's purchases Pharrell's hat for charity donation
March 3, 2014
Much of the social media chatter around musician Pharrell Williams' (brown) Grammy hat last month was about how much it resembled Arby's iconic hat symbol.
read nowCulver's hits 500-unit milestone
March 3, 2014
The Culver's restaurant chain hit the 500-location mark today with two openings in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Wixom, Mich.
read nowUS Foods' new spring line highlights spicy flavors
March 3, 2014
US Foods' new product line brings the heat with offerings such as Glenview Farms Smoky Ghost Pepper Jack Cheese Slices, Hilltop Hearth Hot and Spicy Buns and…
read nowGood Times' new TV spot highlights all-natural Angus beef offering
March 3, 2014
Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its same-store sales for February 2014 increased 19.9 percent over the prior year, which had increased 7.5 percent from…
read nowKrystal names Popeyes' CIO as new VP of IT
March 3, 2014
The Krystal Company announced Friday the appointment of Kathy Pittman as VP of Information Technology. According to a news release, she will be responsible for…
read nowDunkin' Donuts leverages news sandwich launch to feed the hungry
March 3, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a new Eggs Benedict Breakfast Sandwich, featuring an egg, Black Forest ham and creamy Hollandaise flavored spread on an…
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