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The rise of the grocerant triggers rising food-safety concerns
September 15, 2016
For proof that an increasing number of Americans are purchasing "restaurant-style food" at their groceries, you need look no further than the fact that this…
read nowOlo Dispatch covers nation, half of US population
September 14, 2016
Digital ordering service provider Olo has announced that its year-old Dispatch delivery service now covers all of the U.S. and half of the nation's population…
read nowMarco's prepares for major growth in Iowa
September 14, 2016
Marco’s Pizza said its ready to plant a growing crop of 31 new restaurants in Iowa, which will create more than 750 new jobs in the Hawkeye State. The pizza…
read nowInvestors pump $4.5M into New England pizza chain
September 14, 2016
New England-based Oath Craft Pizza closed on a $4.5 million Series A investment this week led by Boston-based venture capital firm, Breakaway Ventures. This…
read nowNew research shows steep decline in lunch traffic
September 13, 2016
More harrowing news today on the possible decline in business across food service, but this time the research revolves specifically around the lunch day-part…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen kicks some life into cauliflower this fall
September 13, 2016
Spicy cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bacon and wild mushrooms are warming up the fall menu at California Pizza Kitchen. The restaurant is adding three new…
read now(Not-so) Little Caesars upsized headquarters under construction;
September 8, 2016
Little Caesars this week broke ground on what will be its $150 million world headquarters in downtown Detroit. This is the first new headquarters construction…
read nowTwo franchisees to open 35 Toppers Pizza locations
September 8, 2016
Toppers Pizza has signed on two new franchisees and longtime "pizza people," who collectively are planning to open 35 locations in Colorado,Wyoming, Virginia…
read nowLeadership partners with investment firm to acquire Cicis
September 7, 2016
Cicis pizza buffet has new owners. The Arlon Group, a food and agriculture investment firm, has partnered with the chain's current management team to acquire…
read nowAmazon restaurant service arrives in London
September 7, 2016
A week after going live with Prime Restaurants in Houston, Amazon is offering the service in London for Prime customers.
read nowPie Five opens 2 new stores
September 6, 2016
Pie Five Pizza opens two new East Coast state locations this Thursday, including one in The Shops at Willow Lawn in Richmond, Virginia, and one on Campbell…
read nowStevi B's partners with Dr Pepper, promotes Feastgate LTO
September 6, 2016
Fast casual pizza buffet Stevi B’s is partnering with Dr Pepper for an SEC Championship Game giveaway as part of its fall Feastgate LTO menu promotion…
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Yum China sold for $460M
September 2, 2016
Yum Brands is selling the Chinese arm of its company, Yum China, for $460 million. They buyers are a China-based global private equity firm, Primavera Capital…
read nowFree webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior
September 1, 2016
Restaurant chains across the country are continuing to build and execute loyalty programs that provide immediate and sustainable results.
read nowHungry Howie's hires former Mooyah exec
August 31, 2016
Hungry Howie’s has found a new franchise recruitment director in Ardag Tachian, the former vice president of development for Mooyah Burgers, Fries and…
read nowHouston residents get one-hour Prime Restaurants delivery
August 31, 2016
Houston-area Amazon Prime members can now get food delivered in an hour from a large assortment of restaurants in the Texas city. Houston subscribers to the…
read nowJose Madrid Salsa partners with Girl Scouts
August 30, 2016
Unique Pizza and Subs Corp. has announced its subsidiary, Jose Madrid Salsa’s, “The Healthy Fundraiser,” has been approved for a licensing agreement with Girl…
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Restaurant business stagnates in first half of 2016
August 30, 2016
The NPD group today released data showing that growth for the restaurant industry for the first half of this year has remained flat, and growth in the fast…
read nowPizza Hut promotion begs fans to 'play' with their food
August 30, 2016
Pizza Hut wants its delivery customers to play with their food or, at least,the box.
read nowCamlock Systems providing security for restaurant kiosks
August 29, 2016
Evoke Creative Ltd., a kiosk manufacturer, has teamed up with Camlock Systems Ltd. to securely lock its restaurant kiosks. Evoke Creative chose Camlock's…
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