Miami-Based MIC Food Certified as a Minority Business Enterprise

MIC Food, a leading provider of value-added frozen plantains and other tropical fruits and vegetables to the foodservice industry, is pleased to announce it has recently received its certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Southern Florida Minority…
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Corner Bakery Cafe Launches Online Ordering

Here’s a fresh new way to order: Corner Bakery Cafe has launched a nationwide online ordering system, allowing busy guests to enjoy freshly-made meals without having to wait in line. The new online ordering option is available now at Corner…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Rings in Largest Sales Day in History

For Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. the holiday season is off to a great start. The nation’s largest barbecue brand achieved one-day sales of over one million dollars the day before Thanksgiving. In addition, sales exceeded a 50.1% increase year over…
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Quiznos Proves Everything Tastes Better Toasted with Free Toasted Cookies

Quiznos Invites Guests to Join National Cookie Day Celebration On December 4, Quiznos will show America that cookies taste better toasted, just like the chain’s famous toasted subs. The sandwich shop is celebrating National Toasted Cookie Day on Wednesday, December…
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Pie Five Celebrates Alliance Opening with Free Pizza

Nation’s leading fast-casual pizza chain to serve free pies during Friday’s grand opening What’s the only thing better than getting your own made-to-order personal pizza with all the fresh toppings you love for one low price in less than five…
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Robeks Smoothie Franchise Eyes More Non-Traditional Retail Locations

Growing Smoothie Franchise’s New Locations Include Yoga Studio, Multi-Franchise Concepts Robeks, a premium smoothie franchise with more than 200 locations open or in development worldwide, is in the midst of a new wave of expansion, fueled by growing interest in healthy…
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Restaurant Chain Growth Report 12/03/13

Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Michigan-based SALA THAI (founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).  The restaurants are family/casual, open…
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Jack in the Box Promotes Three Executives

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced the promotions of three executives: Mark H. Blankenship, Ph.D., to Executive Vice President and Chief People, Culture & Corporate Strategy Officer; Paul D. Melancon to Senior Vice President of Finance, Controller…
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Quaker Steak & Lube Rolls Out New Test Menu at Participating Locations

Award-Winning Casual-Dining Franchise Offers New Menu Selections This Fall The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 25 sauces, has rolled out a new test menu. The innovative menu will be…
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McAlister’s Deli To Celebrate First Omaha, Nebraska Restaurant

Grand Opening Celebration to include charity event, gift card giveaways and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea McAlister’s Deli, a leading fast casual restaurant, announces its first location in Omaha, Neb.  The restaurant will kick off a week of Grand Opening festivities…
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Cowboy Chicken Now Open in Forney – First-Ever Drive-Thru

Popular Wood Fired Rotisserie Chicken Brand with FIRST-EVER Drive-Thru will Celebrate Grand Opening with Free Chicken for a Year to One Lucky Winner in December! Cowboy Chicken-Wood Fire Rotisserie, the popular nine-unit Dallas-based fast casual brand, announced its 9th restaurant…
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Peppermint + Brownie = Pie Five Holiday Deliciousness

Limited-Time Dessert Offering Begins Today at Trend-Setting Fast-Casual Pizza Chain Chef Andy Wittman, Pie Five Pizza’s culinary guru, will travel to the ends of the Earth if that’s what it takes to discover his next great menu inspiration. He really…
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