Pie Five Pizza to Knox: “It’s Not You, It’s Us”

Trend-setting fast-casual pizza restaurant relocates to Greenville Ave. Confucius once said, “Every restaurant’s destiny is pre-ordained by three virtues: location, location, location.” We found that on the Internet, so it must be true.  But in any event, we’re pretty sure…
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Merger of Arcet and Machine & Welding Supply

Effective October 1, 2013, the businesses of Arcet Equipment Co. of Richmond, VA and Machine & Welding Supply Co. of Dunn, NC have merged, creating one of the largest beverage CO2 businesses in the eastern United States.   The two companies…
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Captain D’s Celebrates Unit Growth with Multi-Unit Agreements in Q3

Captain D’s continued its record setting performance in the third quarter of 2013. Posting yet another quarter of positive same store sales increases, the 520-unit fast casual seafood chain has now marked 26 consecutive months of compounding sales growth. In…
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Krystal Launches New Brand Campaign

Krystal, the iconic Southern burger chain, today launched a new fully-integrated marketing effort bringing to life the brand’s unique food experience. “Let’s Krystal” is the rally cry of the high-energy, music-driven campaign that speaks not only to the millions of…
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wait(er) Magazine Now on iTunes

Digital magazine wait(er) Magazine has just released its fourth issue on Apple iTunes, making its unique perspective from restaurant service workers available to a wider audience. “After quietly publishing three issues on the Internet and for the Amazon Kindle digital platform,…
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TGI Fridays Raises the Bar with New, Fresh Stacked Burgers

The Fridays brand is taking a page from its own legendary playbook, taking the burger, an all-time American bar and grill favorite, and raising it to new heights … literally.  Fridays has recently introduced a new, craveable burger menu that includes…
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Red Lobster’s Crabfest is Back for a Limited Time

New and beloved Crabfest dishes round out an irresistible line up that delivers on taste, freshness and quality, all under $20 Red Lobster invites guests to celebrate and get into the seaside state of mind during Crabfest, with dishes starting…
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Dairy Queen Features Flavorful Favorites this Fall

Dairy Queen ushers in the fall season with the celebration of fan favorites on the menu in October with Pumpkin Pie as the Blizzard of the Month, as well as Pumpkin Pie flavored Royal Shakes and Pumpkin Pie Blizzard in…
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Smashburger Recognizes Brand Leaders at 4th Annual Conference

Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant concept, has announced the recipients of its most prestigious annual awards, including Franchisee of The Year, which were presented to seven deserving franchise groups and corporate leaders at the company’s 2013 Conference held…
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Zaxby’s Opens First Gulf Shores Restaurant

The Sandefur family, who own the three current Baldwin County Zaxby’s locations, will open the doors to Gulf Shores’ first Zaxby’s restaurant this Monday. The new restaurant is located at 1800 Gulf Shores Parkway, in front of Winn-Dixie. A Southeast…
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Sizzler Rolls Back Steak and Malibu Chicken to 1990s Price

Sizzler is offering a combo of its signature comfort foods at a price reminiscent of the 1990s. Steak and Malibu Chicken is only $7.99 from September 30 to November 10, 2013, at participating locations. The classic Steak and Malibu Chicken…
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Linda Duke to Moderate CEO Panel at Annual Fast Casual Summit

Duke Marketing Executive to Lead Fast Casual Brand Leaders in Round Table Tuesday, October 15th at Restaurant Industry Fast Casual Summit Duke Marketing, LLC, announced, chief executive Linda Duke, a 20+ year restaurant marketing veteran, will participate in the 8th…
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The Pizza Studio to Debut in the Midwest

Growing Pizza Franchise to Open 10+ Locations with same group that opened Freebirds World Burrito in Kansas City. Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant chain, The Pizza Studio, announced the signing of a multi-unit franchise agreement with PS Midwest Development, LLC, a…
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Newk’s Eatery Sets October 7 Opening Date for Nacogdoches Restaurant

Upscale casual restaurant offers flavorful food, freshly-prepared in open-view kitchen Newk’s Eatery, a fresh casual restaurant concept known among its loyal following for its culinary-inspired menu with an emphasis on freshness and flavor, announced today the Nacogdoches, Texas restaurant will…
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