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Restaurant startup game app launches
December 22, 2014
Players can build their own fine dining, family restaurants and fast food places in Restaurant Bigwig 2.0 for the iPad.
read nowConvention chair named for 2015 National Restaurant Association Show
December 22, 2014
John C. Metz will serve as convention chair for the 2015 NRA's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the 2015 Beverage Alcohol for Restaurants at the NRA Show.
read nowNLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer
December 22, 2014
The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.
read nowIFA launches labor resource site for franchisees
December 22, 2014
The International Franchise Association has unveiled a new resource website for franchisees. The Franchise Labor & Workforce Hub includes information for…
read nowNational Restaurant Association Show rebrands wine, spirits and beer event
December 22, 2014
The International Wine, Spirts & Beer Event, a perennial feature of the National Restaurant Association Show in May, has been renamed as BAR, which stands…
read nowWhite Castle prepped for Veggie Slider debut
December 22, 2014
White Castle will introduce its first-ever Veggie Sliders on Dec. 30. According to Columbus Business First, the burgers are made with Dr. Praeger's Sensible…
read nowMiddleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster
December 22, 2014
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.
read nowGlobal Franchise Group completes recapitalization
December 22, 2014
Global Franchise Group, parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slab and Maggie Moo's and Pretzelmaker, has completed recapitalization with private…
read nowMinimum wage employees in 21 states to get a raise in the New Year
December 19, 2014
Twenty-one states are positioned to raise their minimum wages on Jan. 1. According to a news release from the Employment Policies Institute, other cities and…
read nowChick-fil-A, Whataburger rank high for millennial loyalty
December 19, 2014
According to new research from YouGov, Jimmy John’s, Chipotle, Chick-Fil-A and Whataburger, have the highest current millennial customer loyalty among all…
read nowFranchisee adds 36 Burger King restaurants
December 19, 2014
GPS Hospitality has purchased 36 additional Burger King restaurants, marking the company's third acquisition in 2014.
read nowBruster's Ice Cream plans 25 new locations in '15
December 19, 2014
Tim Sedney has signed a franchise agreement to open a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream shop in the Dobbins Landing section of Erie, Pennsylvania, one of 25 locations…
read nowCarl's Jr. signs agreement to enter Japan
December 19, 2014
Carl’s Jr. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co. Ltd. to be the exclusive franchise developer in Japan.
read nowbogopogo launches restaurant mobile coupon plan
December 19, 2014
bogopogo has launched its FRAMPLE (Free + Sample) plan, providing free mobile coupon access to all restaurants across the US and allowing them to promote their…
read nowTim Hortons' knits an entire restaurant for holiday campaign
December 19, 2014
Tim Hortons' #WarmWishes campaign, launched in mid-November, has generated nearly 10,000 winter hat donations for children in need, as well as 2,000 blankets…
read nowTaco Bell launches first advanced promotion for mobile app users
December 18, 2014
Taco Bell is now offering a year-end gift card promotion and $1 Crunchwrap Sliders with Fritos available exclusively through the Taco Bell mobile app starting…
read nowDunkin' finds sweet spot with Croissant Donuts
December 18, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced this week that it has sold more than 4.6 million croissant donuts since they launched nationally in November.
read nowOrderUp adds AOL veteran to executive team
December 18, 2014
Baltimore-based OrderUp has hired former AOL SVP of Corporate Development Michael Smith as its new VP of Corporate and Business Development.
read nowKey themes for '15: Food quality, customization, customer-facing technology
December 18, 2014
Fitch Ratings released its 2015 Outlook for the US Restaurant industry, predicting an improvement in sales trends, the easing of commodities pressures and…
read nowMcDonald's adds iBeacon technology in Georgia restaurants
December 18, 2014
McDonald’s franchises in Columbus, Georgia, are integrating beacon technology, powered by Bluetooth low-energy beacon solution provider Piper.
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