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1 Hooters of America, LLC unveiled a new logo as part of its 30th anniversary celebration. The beloved ‘Hootie’ logo received a modern makeover, giving the iconic owl a sleek new look that embodies the brand?s contemporary transformation while keeping in line with its iconic heritage. ?Revealing this new
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OAK BROOK, IL?– (Marketwired) –?07/15/13?–?1?(NYSE: MCD) today announced?Henry Nguyen, a Vietnamese businessman and the founder of Good Day Hospitality, as developmental licensee for?Vietnam?to build the Brand. “As we grow our presence in the?Asia?region, we are looking for partners with a blend
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San Francisco Formal Tasting Menus, Casual Restaurants God knows the Bay Area doesn?t dress up (see: hoodies as start-up uniforms), so multicourse menus now come casually. Try it at: The Mission District?s?Roxy?s Cafe, whose Venezuelan- inspired ten courses ($75) are served with paper napkins (2847
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Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). MASTRO’S RESTAURANTS?based in Woodland Hills, CA (founded 1999) has increased by 1 unit, from 9 to 10 (11% growth), adding a new concept called Beverly Hills Penthouse.? Other company concepts are City Hall
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John Culver, group president, Starbucks China and Asia Pacific, Channel Development and Emerging Brands, reaffirmed the Company?s commitment to building the brand in Malaysia, and across Southeast Asia, during his two-day market visit in Kuala Lumpur. Starbucks earlier announced plans to add 100 new stores in Indonesia over
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2013 – Opinionated About Dining (OAD) released today its annual Top 100 European Restaurants for 2013 list. The list is based upon the opinions of food bloggers and diners who travel regularly in an effort to visit the world?s best restaurants. More than 3,500 people
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NPC also agreed to acquire two additional restaurants currently under development by Wendy’s in exchange for reimbursement of development costs and payment of initial franchise fees, thereby increasing the number of restaurants to be acquired to 24. As part of the agreement, NPC plans to reimage certain acquired restaurants
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Seattle, WA-based?ESSENTIAL BAKERY CAF??(founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).? This is a fast casual concept, open for breakfast and lunch.? Locations serve beer and wine and have seating for about 80.? Per person price range is $4-$10.? All the
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Veggie burgers are now the most popular vegetarian item on pub menus with 35% of all outlets stocking one according to food & drink consultants, CGA Strategy. Similar to their meat equivalents, Veggie Burgers are appearing on more menus and have a particular presence in Caf?/Circuit Bars, most commonly
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Following on from his recent article ?How your hotel can reach Pinterest?s 25 million users?, social media expert Martin Kubler offers some examples of hotels and restaurants leading the way on the online pinboard. 1?Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road A very nice collection of boards ranging from
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WASHINGTON,?May 31, 2013?/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –?Driven by higher same-store sales and an improving outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s?Restaurant Performance Index?(RPI) hit a 10-month high in April.? The RPI ? a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the
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JWT, a marketing communications brand, has released its Things To Watch in 2013 Food & Beverage Report. This is part of its eighth annual forecast of key trends that will drive or significantly impact consumer mindset and behavior in the year to come. Allergen-Free With food allergies rising worldwide?