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Younger consumers prioritize speed of service and technology
July 25, 2014
Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers total about 74 percent of the U.S. population, and make up a majority of foodservice consumers.
read nowBloomberg puts Burger King CEO’s age, experience under microscope
July 25, 2014
Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover today shows a booster seat on top of a throne with the accompanying headline, "Burger King is run by children." The story’s…
read nowWhole Grains Council sets topics for November conference
July 25, 2014
Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café marks two openings in a week
July 25, 2014
A new Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opens today at the Sikes Senter Mall in Wichita Falls, Texas, marking the state’s 25th location.
read nowRoy Rogers continues East Coast expansion
July 25, 2014
Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a franchise agreement with Ed Abramson for a new location in Brick, N.J. The Brick Roy Rogers is projected to open in early…
read nowFocus Brands selects purchasing group to manage supply chain
July 25, 2014
Focus Brands Inc. has selected restaurant supply chain buying group SpenDifference to manage purchasing for its more than 3,000 domestic locations across six…
read nowKrystal adds new leadership to marketing, supply chain departments
July 24, 2014
The Krystal Company has announced additions to its leadership team to support the company’s growth initiative, which includes reaching the $1B mark. Jason…
read nowYum! drops China meat supplier, McDonald’s maintains relationship
July 24, 2014
Following the latest supply chain controversy in China, in which OSI Group employees were accused of using meat that fell on the ground and selling meat that…
read nowFranchisors invited to meet with potential investors at Chicago event
July 24, 2014
Qualified franchise brands seeking to fuel their next level of growth have an opportunity to meet potential investors at the third annual Franchise Capital…
read nowRise Biscuits & Donuts launches worldwide franchise program
July 24, 2014
Rise Biscuits & Donuts recently announced the launch of its worldwide franchise program. Rise has partnered with Fransmart, the franchise development…
read nowCousins Subs now testing the sale of Wrigley gum products
July 23, 2014
Cousins Subs is launching a 12-month systemwide test of Wrigley chewing gum and mint products, including Orbit Spearmint Sugarfree Gum, Hubba Bubba bubble gum…
read nowKids LiveWell marks third anniversary with 150 restaurant brands
July 23, 2014
The National Restaurant Association’s Kids LiveWell program is celebrating its three-year anniversary this month. The voluntary program has grown from 19 to…
read nowDunkin’ Brands partners with NAACP to increase franchising opportunities for people of color
July 23, 2014
Dunkin' Brands has announced a partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to increase African-American participation in…
read nowVilla Enterprises adds hibiscus, mango, pomegranate tea flavors
July 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has added new flavored iced teas including hibiscus, mango and pomegranate at its restaurant concepts, Green Leaf’s and Bananas Smoothies…
read nowNAACP passes resolution in favor of $15 minimum wage
July 23, 2014
On Tuesday, the NAACP unanimously passed a resolution supporting a $15 minimum wage.
read nowFormer Jimmy John's CEO launching location aware mobile ordering platform
July 23, 2014
Gregg Majewski, former CEO of Jimmy John's, announced today that he is launching Qmyfood, a mobile ordering platform which features location aware technology.
read nowDigital marketing provider secures $500K in capital for restaurant industry growth
July 23, 2014
Elevate Research Inc. announced today that it has secured $500,000 in seed capital to support its growth in the restaurant and retail industries. The…
read nowCypress Hospitality launches web-based restaurant management software
July 23, 2014
Cypress Hospitality has announced plans to release a web-based restaurant management software, FobeSoft, nationwide. Previously only available in…
read nowMore consumers opting for takeout meals over hotel room service
July 23, 2014
Recent data from PFK Hospitality Research shows that hotel room service revenues fell 9.5 percent from 2007 to 2012, with some hotels discontinuing operations…
read nowU.S. restaurant traffic remains stagnant with no tailwind in sight
July 23, 2014
U.S. consumers made approximately 61 billion visits to restaurants in the year ending May 2014, which is a stagnant number and remains below pre-Recession…
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