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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees Oliver Schugel and David Schooff for Mankato, MN

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN ROCHESTER CANTON, MA, 2016-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees Oliver Schugel and David Schooff to develop three new restaurants in Mankato, Minnesota. The first…

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BJ’s Restaurants annual shareholders meeting results

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(Nasdaq:BJRI) held its Annual Meeting of shareholders on June 7, 2016.  At the meeting, shareholders elected Gregory A. Trojan, Gerald W. Deitchle, Peter A. Bassi, Larry D. Bouts, James A. Dal Pozzo, Noah A. Elbogen, Wesley A. Nichols, Lea Anne S. Ottinger and Patrick D.…

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BJ’s Restaurants announces the opening of its restaurant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(NASDAQ:BJRI) today announced the opening of its restaurant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The new BJ’s Restaurant opened on Monday, June 6, 2016 on U.S. Route 30 and Harrisburg Pike Roadat Park City Mall.  The restaurant is approximately 7,300 square feet, seats approximately 225 guests and features…

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Tesco to sell Kipa business in Turkey to Migros and Giraffe restaurant chain to Boparan Restaurants Holdings Limited

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco today confirmed the proposed sale of its 95.5% controlling stake in the Kipa business in Turkey to Migros. The disposal, which is subject to usual local regulatory approvals, will result in estimated cash proceeds of around £30m, contributing to a reduction of around £110m in total indebtedness. In…

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SSP America awarded new ten-year lease on its food & beverage contract at Dane County Regional Airport

James Beard award winning local star, Chef Tory Miller, to oversee menu at new concept, Mad Town Gastropub LONDON, 2016-Jun-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has been awarded a new ten-year lease on its food & beverage contract…

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Starbucks opens store at The Aupark Shopping Centre in Bratislava; its first in Slovakia

Bratislava, Slovakia, 2016-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Aupark Shopping Centre in Bratislava is now home to the first Starbucks in the Central European country of Slovakia. Starbucks partnered with AmRest – the largest independent operator of restaurant chains in Central and Eastern Europe – to open the store recently (May 31). “With this new store, AmRest…

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Starbucks opens store in the new Disneytown at Shanghai Disney Resort

First flagship store within a Disney resort in Asia, is expected to serve thousands of guests daily; design inspired by the craft of coffee and magic of Disney, bringing to life the Starbucks “Third Place” experience for customers  New location is the twelfth Starbucks® store to be included as part of a Disney resort serving…

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BRC, FDF, SSA launches new guidance for food companies on use of culinary dried herbs and spices

LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new resource launched today will provide food companies that use culinary dried herbs and spices with industry best practice guidance on assessing and protecting the authenticity of these products. Food companies will be able to use the practical guidance to ensure that they have the appropriate measures in place…

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Chick-fil-A’s new app: More than one million customers have already joined Chick-fil-A One

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — More than one million customers have joined Chick-fil-A One, the restaurant company’s new app that allows guests to customize their order, pay in advance and skip the line at the register. The surge quickly boosted Chick-fil-A One to the number one spot in the iTunes App Store only…

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McDonald’s comments on Fight for $15 Protests

Oak Brook, Illinois, 2016-Jun-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — “At McDonald’s, we take seriously our role in helping strengthen communities. Every year, we and our franchisees separately employ hundreds of thousands of people, providing many with their very first job,” said Lisa McComb, a McDonald’s spokesperson. “We offer McDonald's employees the opportunity to develop the valuable…

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Weis Markets received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval to open a beer café in its store in York

Café, which is now open, offers more than 800 varieties of beer SUNBURY, PA and YORK, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today  announced it has received final Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approval to open a beer café in its store in the Carlisle Community Center on White Street in York. Associates began stocking…

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Enrique (“Rick”) Hernandez, Jr. elected non-executive Chairman of McDonald’s Corporation’s Board of Directors

OAK BROOK, IL, 2016-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) Board of Directors today announced that Enrique ("Rick") Hernandez, Jr. has been elected non-executive Chairman of the company's Board of Directors following the company's Annual Shareholders' Meeting held today. Hernandez, 60, has served on the Board as an independent Director since 1996 and most…

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Darden Restaurants to release its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, June 30, 2016

ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-May-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE:DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, June 30, 2016, with a conference call to follow at 8:30 am ET. Gene Lee, CEO, and other senior management will discuss fourth quarter results and conduct a question…

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Whole Foods Market opens its third store in St. Louis at 4577 West Pine Blvd

New Location Includes Taqueria, Coffee Bar and Cozy Craft Beer Bar St. Louis, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whole Foods Market® (Nasdaq: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic grocer, opens its third store in St. Louis, Wednesday, May 25, 2016. The new 28,480 square-foot store, located at 4577 West Pine Blvd, will celebrate the…

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Grant winners of Chick-fil-A® Foundation’s 2016 True Inspiration Awards

More than $1 million gifted; Nominations underway to honor eligible organizations in 2017 ATLANTA, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Chick-fil-A® Foundation recognized the grant winners of the 2016 True Inspiration Awards with a celebratory event in Atlanta on Friday, May 20. The 22 deserving not-for-profits, which represent 17 states across the country, are receiving…

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Tim Tassopoulos appointed president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

ATLANTA, Ga., 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Chick-fil-A, Inc. Board of Directors has elected Tim Tassopoulos president and chief operating officer of the privately-held company. The appointment is effective immediately. Tassopoulos, 56, most recently served as executive vice president of Operations, but began his career with Chick-fil-A as an hourly, restaurant team member. He is…

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Starbucks now with 100 stores in Argentina, its sixth market in Latin America

SEATTLE, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Silvia Gonzalez was store manager at the Alto Palermo store in Buenos Aires when Starbucks opened the doors to its first store in Argentina in May 2008, its sixth market in Latin America. The opening with joint-venture partner Alsea marked a key moment in Starbucks expansion in the region,…

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SSP Group announces results for first half of its 2016 financial year

LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, announces its results for the first half of its 2016 financial year, covering the six months ended 31 March 2016. Highlights: • Strong results with good progress on last year • Operating profit1 of £30.9m: up 28.0% at constant currency,…

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SSP partners with naturally fast food brand LEON

LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has entered into a partnership with naturally fast food brand LEON. The initial five-year deal will allow LEON to bring its fun, fresh and fast food to an additional number of railway station sites across the…

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Taco Bell unveils and tests four new restaurant designs as part of its expansion plans to open 2,000 new restaurants by 2022

New Restaurants Provide Tailored Concepts that Reflect Diverse Community Experiences Irvine, Calif., 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Remember the original Taco Bell mission restaurants, complete with a bell, an outdoor patio and fire pit? That classic architectural design redefined the fast food experience for generations to come. Today, Taco Bell announced a new line of restaurant…

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NCR-led session on omnichannel strategies at the National Restaurant Association Show

Company also will lead informational mini-sessions on trending industry topics DULUTH, Ga., 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Restauranteurs looking for strategies to engage customers across various channels can attend an NCR-led session on the topic on May 23 at the National Restaurant Association Show. NCR’s Jon Lawrence, senior director of hospitality product marketing, will discuss ways operators…

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METRO GROUP acquires stake in the leading provider of iPad based POS systems for restaurants in the German-speaking region

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2016-May-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — METRO GROUP acquires a stake in the Berlin-based start-up orderbird, the leading iPad based point of sale system for restaurants in the DACH region. With this move, METRO GROUP underscores its commitment to digitalisation in the hospitality sector. By investing into yet another start-up with digital solutions…

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Pizza Hut makes a special pizza delivery to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to mark the opening of restaurant in 100th country

Delivery Sets Guinness World Records® Title for Highest Altitude Pizza Delivery on Land as Pizza Hut Climbs to New Heights with Milestone Opening in Tanzania PLANO, TX, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of entering its 100th country, Pizza Hut, a division of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and the world’s largest pizza restaurant…

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Costa announces the appointment of Jason Cotta as Managing Director, Costa UK & Ireland

Dunstable, United Kingdom, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa, the nation’s favourite coffee shop, today announces the appointment of Jason Cotta as Managing Director, Costa UK & Ireland. Jason has extensive retail experience having worked as Operations Director, International and Development for Travelodge and Operations Project Director for Care UK. He was also Operations Manager for…

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Dunkin’ Donuts and new franchise group Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. to develop 15 new restaurants in Hawaii

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN TO ENTER ITS 42ND STATE TO KEEP AMERICA RUNNING ON DUNKIN’ CANTON, MA, 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. Under the agreement,…

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MIGROS: WIEDERERÖFFNUNG GASTRONOMIEGEBÄUDE GOLFPARK HOLZHÄUSERN

Dierikon, SCHWEIZ, 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das umgebaute Gastronomiegebäude auf dem Golfpark Holzhäusern nimmt im Mai 2016 den Betrieb auf. Es bietet golfenden und nichtgolfenden Gästen Gastronomie auf hohem Niveau, und dies zu bezahlbaren Preisen in begeisterndem Ambiente. Seit Sommer 2015 wurde das öffentliche Restaurant des Migros-Golfpark Holzhäusern komplett modernisiert. Entstanden ist ein Holzkomplex, dem…

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Dunkin’ Donuts welcomes the warm weather in May with mouthwatering new treats

Dunkin’ Donuts introduces a new Chocolate Chip Cookie, summer Coolatta varieties and two new donuts Guests can try new Sour Apple Coolatta® Frozen Beverage flavor, and enjoy any small Dunkin’ Donuts Coolatta for the special price of $1.99 through May CANTON, MA, 2016-May-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Welcoming the warm weather in May at Dunkin’ Donuts is as…

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