Yum! Brands Realigns Business Divisions to Propel Global Growth

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced it is reorganizing its business to drive greater brand and geographic focus. Effective January 1, 2014, Yum! Brands, Inc. will combine its Yum! Restaurants International (YRI) and the U.S. individual divisions for KFC,…
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Robeks Smoothie Franchise Ends 2013 With Burst of Growth

Deals Could Bring 48 New Locations for Smoothie Franchise; More on the Way After several years of laying low, premium smoothie franchise Robeks finished 2013 with a burst of activity, announcing plans to bring the brand to Philadelphia as well…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates New Lincoln Restaurant

Starting Thursday, November 21, Dickey’s Barbecue in Lincoln will celebrate their new location. The first 50 customers who purchase an item will receive a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit gift card loaded with up to $50. The opening party continues for three…
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NY Bagel Gives a Taste of the Seasons

New Flavors Added to Menu for Limited Time New York Bagel Café & Deli has added some new flavors to their menu that exemplify this time of year. These seasonal items added feature flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices…
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Newk’s Eatery Experiences Explosive Year-end Growth

Franchise expansion momentum will continue throughout 2014 With eight new restaurant openings scheduled for completion within fourth quarter 2013, Newk’s Eatery, a fresh casual franchise brand, is undergoing exponential growth. Newk’s first restaurant was opened in Oxford, Miss. in 2004…
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Just in time for the holiday dining season, OpenTable (NASDAQ: OPEN), the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, has announced the 2013 Diners’ Choice Award winners for the Top 100 American Fare Restaurants in the United States. These awards…
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Thanksgiving Specials at Detroit Restaurants

Following is a list of some of the Detroit restaurants offering Thanksgiving dining this year.  Prices shown do not include tax and gratuity.  Some require reservations, so be sure to call early. The Majestic Cafe – (7 am – 12…
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Smashburger Appoints Scott Crane as New Chief Executive Officer

Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant concept, today announced that Scott Crane, who as President has led company operations for the past six years, has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer. This news comes upon the…
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Granbury Solutions Adds Restaurant Website Services

Leading restaurant Point-of-Sale provider, Granbury Solutions, has released an innovative new website solution for restaurants, bars, wine tasting rooms and coffee shops. Powered by the innovative Appetas website technology, Granbury Websites help restaurant or shop owners create a modern, professional…
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Pie Five Pizza Revolution Comes to Lenexa

Nation’s leading fast-casual pizza chain will open second area location Wednesday Just a few short months ago, Overland Park welcomed the Kansas City area’s first Pie Five Pizza restaurant.  Since then, thousands of people have discovered just how delicious a…
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Bob Evans Restaurants Announce Thanksgiving Hours

This Thanksgiving, Bob Evans invites guests to celebrate the holiday with friends and family at its restaurants with the delicious, homestyle fare it is known for. Restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day with limited hours from 7 a.m. until…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens in Downtown Sacramento

On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Dickey’s Barbecue in Downtown Sacramento will be to serving up authentic Texas barbecue. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. Friday, customers will enjoy a day…
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Restaurant Chain Growth Report 11/19/13

Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Sandy, UT-based RUMBI ISLAND GRILL (founded 2000) has increased by 1 unit, from 21 to 22 (5% growth) and entered into…
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