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Captain D's begins 'aggressive' growth in Florida
February 1, 2017
Captain D's said it is continuing development in the Sunshine State, targeting Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, according to a news…
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3 brands discuss sweating out Super Bowl's 'super Busy-ness'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Across the U.S. this pre-Super Bowl week, restaurant owners, employees and vendors are probably popping extra vitamins — maybe even carb-loading a little in…
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Big brands hoping to score with a variety of marketing tactics on Super Bowl Sunday
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Brands will fight for their piece of the pie on what the USDA describes as the No. 2 food holiday of the year. Fifteen percent — or about 48 million people …
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Why the restaurant industry's relationship with US government is still #Complicated
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Considering President Donald Trump's passion for business, many were hoping the relationship between the restaurant industry and the government would be less…
read nowLast call: Fast Casual Top 100 nominations closing today
February 1, 2017
If you think your brand belongs on the annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, today is your last chance to turn in your nomination. The list honors…
read nowTikiz 'Coolest Trucks on Earth' expansion continues, launches website for franchisees
February 1, 2017
Tikiz Hawaiian shaved ice and ice cream chain said it added 10 units to the system last year and expects to add 24 additional truck locations before the end of…
read nowLong John Silvers at war with itself
January 31, 2017
There is not a lot of competition in the QSR seafood race, but Long John Silver’s is apparently still in the mood for a rumble. It introduced a competition…
read nowTim Hortons heading to Mexico
January 31, 2017
Restaurant Brands International Inc has sealed the deal on a master franchise joint venture with a group of Mexican investors who will act in partnership as…
read nowAll-organic drive-thru opening outside Chicago
January 31, 2017
An organic fast food drive-thru concept is rolling out its first location in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, according to a news release. The restaurant is called…
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Snow, sweets and Super Bowl: February is a marketer's dream
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
From Super Bowl Sunday to Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February may be the dead of winter in the Northern hemisphere, but this second month of the year is still…
read nowWhataburger debuts updated sauces, ketchups
January 30, 2017
Which condiment brand "makes everything taste better" has a fan wanting it to "run through my veins," and was called the "best on the planet?"
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105 organizations to Congress: Reject Hardee's CEO for labor secretary
January 30, 2017
A coalition of more than 100 groups representing food chain employees, as well as corporate accountability and environmental organizations is calling on U.S.
read nowNestle Toll House Cafe by Chip expands in Middle East
January 30, 2017
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Middle East expansion continues with several cafesrecently opened and under construction across the region, according to a news…
read nowSonic names veteran leader to president's post
January 27, 2017
Sonic has appointed Christina Bell Vaughan as president of Sonic Restaurants Inc., the company’s wholly owned subsidiary of drive-in restaurants.
read nowMcDonald's dividend payout set
January 27, 2017
McDonald's today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share of common stock, according to a news release. The payout occurs on March 15 to shareholders…
read nowBeyond Great Salads melts our cold winter hearts
January 27, 2017
Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads is adding three LTO artisan melts to its menu this week, including Kickin' chicken flatbread, mariachi melts and spinach dip…
read nowPistons All-Star Drummond signs on as Halo brand ambassador
January 27, 2017
Halo Burger is partnering with Detroit Piston's All-Star Andre Drummond, who will serve as the brand's first spokesperson, according to a news release. Aside…
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Gutting the 'gut feelings' from hiring: 2 restaurant companies' $40M story
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Who knew technology could help restaurateurs get the right human touch tableside? Two large restaurant companies tell their highly profitable story.
read nowArby's turns in beefed up 2016 performance
January 26, 2017
It's been a very meaty year for Arby’s, which not only focused on product innovation and marketing efforts in 2016, but also managed to pull off U.S.
read nowStudy: Getting lightest restaurant users to visit more is key to increasing sales
January 26, 2017
If just half of the country's lightest restaurant users made one more visit per year, the industry would see a $1.1 billion increase in sales, according to a…
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