Ooey-Gooey, Sweet and Salty Caramel and Chocolate Shop Doughnuts

Chocolate and Caramel is a classic reward-yourself combination, and this summer Krispy Kreme is putting a sweet and savory twist on these irresistible favorites. Krispy Kreme’s Caramel and Chocolate Shop treats feature hand-dipped and handcrafted doughnuts topped with smooth caramel,…
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Smashburger Closes on $35 Million Funding Round with Golub Capital

Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant concept, today announced that it has closed on a $35 million round of financing with Golub Capital. The company intends to use the line of credit to finance its ongoing growth plans, which…
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In celebration of the nation’s growing cocktail culture, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, has announced the 2013 Diners’ Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Hottest Restaurant Bars in the United States. These awards reflect the…
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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Arrives in Whittier, CA

With their 13th California shop, Capriotti’s arrives in Whittier for the first time. Whittier sandwich lovers can expect the best from Capriotti’s, which continues their 37-year tradition of roasting whole, all-natural turkey and premium roast beef in-house daily. Whittier residents…
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Cool off and Relax at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Play it cool this summer with a refreshing stop at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for great choices on the menu and throughout the store. From June 24 through August 11, fresh-picked favorites are ready to make a road trip memory…
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Starbucks Introduces New Refreshment Line-Up

To kick off the start of summer, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced the introduction of a new line-up of summer beverages so customers can choose their favorite refreshing beverage at all times of the day. Launching tomorrow in stores…
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Pie Five Pizza Introduces the Chicken Awesome-Cado Pie

Trend-setting pizza chain teams up with Avocados from Mexico for Seasonal Offer Pie Five Pizza Co. is changing the way you think about pizza and has added a little bit of awesome to the menu this summer with its delicious…
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NPC International Announces Agreement to Acquire 13 Wendy’s Restaurants

NPC International, Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, NPC Quality Burgers, Inc., had entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with Value Foods Company, LLC to acquire 13 franchised Wendy’s restaurants for $11.0 million, plus amounts for working capital. This…
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Summer is finally here, and restaurant owners and operators are gearing up to help family and friends savor the season.  Independence Day will see party and picnic deals, of course, but the month of July offers many more restaurant marketing…
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The 40 Best Burgers in America

Everyone has his or her own perfect burger. It’s the local burger place you grew up going to. It’s the burger you ate that summer in your uncle’s backyard. It’s the burger you ate at three in the morning after…
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How Front Burner restaurants are navigating health insurance reform

Scott Gordon, chief financial officer of Front Burner Restaurants, has a math problem on his hands. Addison-based Front Burner, parent company of 36 Twin Peaks restaurants and several other eatery concepts, has 2,800 employees. Only 150 employees — primarily managers…
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For Restaurants, Composting Is a Welcome but Complex Task

When Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s administration revealed this week that he was rolling out a plan to make New York City residents separate their food scraps for composting, chefs and restaurateurs with an interest in sustainability welcomed the news. Composting…
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Boston Market St. Louis Style Ribs Spur Double Digit Growth

Since adding St. Louis Style ribs to its menu in April, Boston Market has seen sales at its restaurants increase by more than 16 percent, with ribs accounting for more than 18 percent of all customer orders. Additionally, total customer…
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Wingstop Lands in Lincoln Park

Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing concept with 570 locations, has landed in Lincoln Park. The Wing Experts are now open and saucing and tossing made-to-order wings at 2634 Clark Street in Chicago. To celebrate the new location, Wingstop will host…
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