Should fast casual operators add drive-thru?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual restaurants find expanded opportunities in the drive-thru lane.

Should fast casual operators add drive-thru?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual restaurants find expanded opportunities in the drive-thru lane.

Fast Casual Executive Summit registration opens

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 27, 2010

The Fast Casual Executive Summit has announced it is now accepting requests for invitations for its 2010 event. The fourth annual Summit will be held Oct.

Fast Casual Executive Summit registration opens

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 27, 2010

The Fast Casual Executive Summit has announced it is now accepting requests for invitations for its 2010 event. The fourth annual Summit will be held Oct.

Chipotle CEOs, CFO sell shares

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 26, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill's founder and Co-CEO Steve Ells has sold 40,000 company shares for a total of $5.57 million.   The company's Co-CEO Monty Moran has sold…

Chipotle CEOs, CFO sell shares

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 26, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill's founder and Co-CEO Steve Ells has sold 40,000 company shares for a total of $5.57 million.   The company's Co-CEO Monty Moran has sold…

Tavistock to purchase Fuddruckers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuddruckers parent to sell company-owned locations in $40 million deal.

Tavistock to purchase Fuddruckers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuddruckers parent to sell company-owned locations in $40 million deal.

Bruegger's opens redesigned locations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An extended self-service coffee bar and bagel baking display are among several new design elements.

Bruegger's opens redesigned locations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An extended self-service coffee bar and bagel baking display are among several new design elements.

Starbucks Q2 same-store sales up 7%

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Both U.S. and global same-store sales increase 7 percent for the company's second quarter.

Starbucks Q2 same-store sales up 7%

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Both U.S. and global same-store sales increase 7 percent for the company's second quarter.

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Study: Consumers support restaurant menu labeling

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than half of the 25 to 34 year olds surveyed agree with menu labeling provisions as outlined in the health care reform bill.

Appeals court finds in favor of Raving Brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta's Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the company provided a fully functional franchise system for Mama Fu's Asian House.

Appeals court finds in favor of Raving Brands

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta's Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the company provided a fully functional franchise system for Mama Fu's Asian House.

Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

Moe's signs first international development deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 25, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has signed an agreement to take the Fresh Mex chain into international territory. Moe's has sold a master franchise agreement to develop…

Moe's signs first international development deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 25, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill has signed an agreement to take the Fresh Mex chain into international territory. Moe's has sold a master franchise agreement to…