 | Giardino Gourmet Salads launched in 2004 in southern Florida by Ody and Kenny Lugo. At the time, Ody was a schoolteacher and Kenny was a firefighter. Neither had any restaurant industry experience, but they both wanted to embark on a new experience … |
| Zaxby's is spreading its wings into its 13th state when the company opens its first Louisiana restaurant in West Monroe. The opening is part of the company's plan to have approximately 575 locations across its footprint by the start of 2013. The … | |
| Cowboy Chicken has announced that it has introduced the new Lone Star Grilled Chicken Salad for summer. The new salad features fresh salad greens with ranchero beans, homemade pico de gallo, chopped fresh vegetables and tortilla strips, tossed in a … | |
| Tossed has announced the promotion of chief development officer A. Michael Toroyan (A.T.) to the additional position of chief operating officer. Toroyan, who also joins the company's board of directors, effective immediately, will broaden his duties … | |
| Freshii is targeting prime markets in the Middle East region for further expansion. The first Middle East Freshii location opened in 2009 in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Dubai franchise group is preparing to open its second … | |
| Tossed and Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) have announced the winner of salad contest aimed at raising money for Los Angeles County preschools. Maria Andrade, a network compliance analyst for LAUP, created the LAUP Marathoner's Delight, a … | |
| The Tossed salad chain is opening its second Boston location, this time in the city's Financial District. The unit is being opened by area developer Brain Hanseth, who also owns the another Tossed location in Boston. "With a second location and a … | |
| Saladworks has announced a new spring seasonal salad, the Chicken Manchego Salad, which will be available in all Saladworks locations from April 3 through June 15. The Chicken Manchego Salad is a mix of crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, wheat pasta … | |
| MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of complete catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced a partnership with Denver-based MAD Greens Inspired Eats to grow the concept's revenue base through catering sales. MAD Greens will … | |
| Saladworks is opening its fourth California location in Tustin, Calif., through a franchise agreement with Karen Weber, a 25-year veteran of Trader Joe's grocery chain. This is the fourth of 15 total Saladworks locations planned for California, of … | |
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2007 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers
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2009 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers
As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual concepts in the $580 billion restaurant …Type: GuideSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Fast Casual 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers
FastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and innovations leading the industry.Type: Special ReportSource: FastCasual.com
