Meal-replacement shakes are the mainstay of Protein Bar, a new quick-service restaurant concept from former packaged-food-industry manager Matt Matros. read more...
The pizza chain's graphic-heavy software program, Pizza Tracker, which lets customers create their own pizzas and then track the cooking and delivery process, is helping to boost market share. read more...
Restaurant marketing experts commend El Pollo Loco for poking fun at the fast-food giant, but they warn its most recent attack could come back to bite. read more...
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Takeout Is a Top Trend
Are your disposables at the ready? According to a new report from the NPD Group, consumers will increase the number of times they bring food home from a restaurant by 20 percent over the next 10 years. read more...
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Ad Age examines the latest trend, determining sexualized sandwich bits are getting tired, not to mention disgusting. read more...
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Outside auditors have completed an audit of the company's financial statements from fiscal years 2006 through 2008, allowing the company to move forward with a number of corporate and marketing initiatives. read more...
Boombozz Famous Pizza has announced it has signed an agreement with Naptown Pizzerias, LLC Inc. to open 8 units throughout the Indianapolis market. Naptown Pizzeria expects to open its first store in late 2009. read more...
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Profiles in Growth: Old Chicago: Three years ago, area developer Whitney VinZant was sifting through data on hundreds of franchise brands. Old Chicago--a concept featuring pizza, pasta and 110 international beers--caught his eye.
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