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Middleby acquiring ice equipment company
June 1, 2016
The Middleby Corporation has acquired Follett Corporation, a manufacturer of ice machines, ice and water-dispensing equipment, ice storage and transport…
read nowPizza Hut pledges to halt use of BHA/BHT, some preservatives and antibiotics
June 1, 2016
Pizza Hut is getting on board with an industry-wide movement to cut the less healthful ingredients out of its menu, according to a company press release. This…
read nowNew burrito restaurant franchisor hits the national scene
May 31, 2016
A popular single-location North Carolina-based restaurant, Go Burrito, is taking the plunge this week into franchising its concepts. The 3-year-old…
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Jack in the Box exec to share social media strategies during free webinar
May 31, 2016
Nearly every reputable brand is on social media, and in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…
read nowMcDonald's strives to boost customer experience, all the way down to the bun
May 27, 2016
McDonald's is tweaking menu offerings and revamping service to make the customer happier, and the effort involves everything from longer toasted buns to the…
read nowTaco Bell pairs with NBA for Taco-giveaway promotion
May 27, 2016
Taco Bell is teaming up with the National Basketball Association for a promotion to capitalize on the popularity of the 2016 NBA Finals. In the Steal a game…
read nowGet Fried hoping to open in Middle East
May 27, 2016
The French fry fast food chain, Get Fried 9#GetFried Fry Cafe), has entered into an exclusive master franchise agreement with World Franchise Associates to…
read nowQSRs, Pizza restaurants get competition from Mexican chain's delivery service
May 27, 2016
In hopes of competing with fast food chains, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has partnered with DoorDash in several US markets to provide on-demand…
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US Foods hits the NYSE
May 27, 2016
National food service distributor, US Foods Holding Corp, began trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "USFD," after its…
read nowSoftware hopes to help restaurants meet FDA guidelines
May 26, 2016
Trabon has introduced its new My Meal, My Way Nutrition Calculator, which helps restaurants seamlessly comply with the FDA regulations that take effect May…
read nowApp helps co-workers communicate without exchanging cell numbers
May 26, 2016
An app that allows employees to message co-workers without having to divulge personal phone numbers is now available. Entrepreneurs Danny Leffel and Broc…
read nowPopeyes Q1 results continue 21 consecutive quarters of domestic growth
May 26, 2016
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc reported that Q12016 was the chain's 21st consecutive quarter of positive domestic same-store sales growth and 27th consecutive…
read nowKahala Brands merges with major Canadian quick-service franchisor
May 26, 2016
Kahala Brands Ltd, parent company of 18 brands, including Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery and Johnnie's New York Pizzeria, announced it has signed an agreement to…
read nowTaco John's uses innovative 2-day planning and cooking session to guide its future
May 25, 2016
The future of tacos is the meaty matter at issue at Taco John’s third annual menu innovation summit, a two-day brainstorming session for franchisees, industry…
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Krystal launches rebranding efforts
May 25, 2016
The Krystal Company, an 80-year-old chain, has begun a brand refresh with its stores in Augusta, Georgia.
read nowArby's moving into Middle East
May 25, 2016
For the first time in six years, Arby's is making a move internationally, signing an agreement to open 25 Arby's restaurants in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the…
read nowSunset strip gets a little dash of the Aloha State
May 23, 2016
Sunset Boulevard goes a little Hawaiian today when AhiPoki Bowl opens its third location in Hollywood, California on the renowned street. AhiPoki Bowl is a…
read nowGrubhub's new platform enhances management options
May 23, 2016
Online and mobile food ordering and delivery provider, Grubhub, launched a new in-restaurant platform called GrubCentral. It's accessible from any device and…
read nowBojangles' raises guidance thanks to robust sales growth
May 20, 2016
Things are looking up at Bojangles' with first quarter financial results prompting the company to boost its outlook for the year.
read nowOnline job matching platform pops up in Texas
May 20, 2016
Workpop, an online matching platform for job seekers and employers, has launched this week in Dallas and Houston. The platform, which helps small and mid-sized…
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