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Arby's partners with No Kid Hungry
August 4, 2015
In an effort to raise awareness about childhood hunger in America, Arby's is partnering with No Kid Hungry.
read nowSerazen acquires 50 Hardee’s units
August 4, 2015
GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business has provided a $30.7 million loan to Serazen LLC to refinance debt andacquire and re-image 50 Hardee’s units in…
read nowControversy puts Tim Hortons' in-store digital signage network under the microscope
August 3, 2015
The Tim Hortons fast casual chain of coffee and doughnut shops is reviewing its in-store digital signage channel, according to The Canadian Press and CTV News.
read nowFiveStars partners with Advantage Waypoint to drive growth, company expansion
August 3, 2015
Marketing automation and loyalty program provider FiveStars is partnering with Advantage Waypoint to drive merchant expansion and speed growth.
read nowPiada opening in Mall of America
August 3, 2015
Piada Italian Street Food will open its first Minnesota location inside Mall of America before the holiday season.
read now3 restaurants selected to 'pitch' concepts at Fast Casual Executive Summit
July 31, 2015
Following a worldwide contest, three restaurants have been chosen to present concepts before a panel of investors and a live audience at the Fast Casual…
read nowNRA: Dampened outlook causes decline in Restaurant Performance Index
July 31, 2015
As a result of a somewhat dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index declined in June for…
read nowDel Taco to open 10 Tennessee restaurants
July 30, 2015
New deal will add to brand's 550 locations in 16 states.
read nowGroupon launches ‘Groupon To Go’
July 30, 2015
The Internet coupon service will expand into the takeout and delivery markets
read nowFranchise industry group leader fires back on labor proposals
July 30, 2015
Proposed labor rules could destroy the industry, claims International Franchise Association chief.
read nowTaco Bell's mobile app hits 3M downloads
July 29, 2015
A partnership between Heartland Payment Systems and Taco Bell produced significant results.
read nowCulimetrics, TCreative team up to launch Spoleto in US
July 29, 2015
Taking the step from a Brazilian QSR to an American fast casual Italian restaurant would have been very difficult, Spoleto reported in a recent press release…
read nowSubway to add PayPal as a payment option
July 29, 2015
Paydiant, a mobile wallet developer PayPal acquired last year, originally built Subway's mobile app and released an update earlier this year.
read nowHotSchedules delivers mobile task management, communication, accountability app
July 29, 2015
Logbook is a mobile task list and communication tool that can replace or enhance traditional paper systems.
read nowBaskin-Robbins seeking LA business owners to become franchisees
July 29, 2015
Baskin-Robbins is seeking Los Angeles entrepreneurs to develop new and operate existing ice cream shops in Southern California.
read nowTripAdvisor app integration expands customer engagement capability
July 29, 2015
The new TripAdvisor integration is the latest addition to Enplug’s app portfolio geared toward boosting customer interaction via social networks
read nowLast call: Nominations closing soon for Fast Casual Top 25 execs
July 28, 2015
The editors of FastCasual.com are accepting nominations recognizing the industry's most influential people. The deadline to nominate is Aug. 3
read nowRip'n Chick'n back at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
July 28, 2015
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back one of its popular LTOs — Rip'n Chick'n
read nowWienerschnitzel to host hangout spot at US Open of Surfing
July 28, 2015
Wienerschnitzel has partnered with some popular SoCal-based brands including Redbull, Tilly's, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Ethika to host an exclusive hangout spot…
read nowBojangles' names new VP
July 28, 2015
Bojangles’ has named Jayson Romeo as its VP of IT and strategic planning.
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