Dunkin’ Donuts Earns Extra Credit With University Expansion

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is majoring in college expansion as the brand continues growing its presence on campuses around the country. The company’s increased focus on non-traditional locations means that more consumers are…
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Schlotzsky’s Names Brian Farris to VP of Catering and Off-Premise Sales

Schlotzsky’s, home of The Original round-toasted sandwich, announces the addition of industry veteran Brian Farris as the new Vice President of Catering and Off-Premise Sales. Farris brings 25 years of financial and operational experience in the restaurant industry, working with…
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National Restaurant Properties of Nashville Launches New Website

National Restaurant Properties of Nashville unveiled a new dynamic website to showcase restaurant businesses and properties for sale and lease in the Middle Tennessee area. The new website located at www.nashvillerestaurantstore.com serves as a tool to browse listings, request additional…
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First Watch Debuts Restaurant in Knoxville

Award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant First Watch made its debut in Knoxville today with the opening of a restaurant in Turkey Creek. The new 3,853-square-foot restaurant is located at 11682 Parkside Drive near the Publix Super Market. The First…
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Restaurant owners and operators have a lot to be thankful for with a bountiful feast of marketing ideas in November. For food related marketing, restaurants can explore traditional and contemporary recipes for Banana Pudding Lovers Month, Georgia Pecan Month, Peanut…
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Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. Announces 2013 Best of the Best Award Winners

Brand honors top franchisees, employees and suppliers at company’s annual convention held Sept. 16-20 in Orlando. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the largest double drive-thru chain in the United States, honored its outstanding franchisees, employees and suppliers during the company’s “Best…
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Quaker Steak & Lube to Open State College Restaurant October 23

Quaker Steak & Lube continues its national expansion with return to State College! The Award-Winning casual-dining concept Quaker Steak & Lube known for its Best Wings USA and over 20 sauce varieties will bring a new restaurant to State College, PA. The…
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Sandy Set to Welcome Utah’s 2nd Pie Five Pizza

Nation’s leading fast-casual pizza chain to celebrate grand opening Monday Last year, John Gilleland and his partners were the first franchisees to sign on with the up-and-coming Pie Five Pizza chain.  Since then, the Dallas-based company has contracted to open…
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Maggiano’s Little Italy Drops Anchor in Annapolis

Maggiano’s Little Italy opened its first Maryland store this week during National Pasta Month, in the Westfield’s Annapolis Mall.  The restaurant brings 165 jobs to Annapolis and opened it’s doors after a ribbon cutting ceremony using a 10-foot braided pasta…
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Smoothie King Reports Same-Store Sales Increase Of 10.3% In Third Quarter

Leading Smoothie Concept’s Popular Pure Recharge™ Energy Smoothie Helps Drive Sales Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, reported today a same-store sales increase of 10.3 percent for the third quarter, up nearly 5 percent for…
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Rita’s Italian Ice Appoints Sigma Group Agency of Record

Agency Chosen to Lead Strategy, Creative Development, Media Planning and Buying for the Popular “Ice, Custard, Happiness” Treat Brand Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 outlets in 21 states, announced they appointed New Jersey…
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