Togo's opens latest location in Madera, Calif.

November 28, 2012

Togo's is now open in Madera, Calif., at The Commons at Madera Fairgrounds, 2180 West Cleveland Avenue.

Vegas Baby, Vegas: Loyalty Lessons from Sin City

There are three things restaurant owners can learn from rewards programs at casinos.

Chains itching to cook from scrach: Part 2

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

A new generation of restaurateurs is taking family recipes and running with them, shaping one of the hottest trends in casual/fast-casual dining — the 10…

Teavana stockholder files suit to halt Starbucks takeover

November 27, 2012

An investor in Teavana Holdings Inc., has filed a lawsuit to block Starbucks' proposed takeover of Teavana Holdings. Starbucks announced the $620 million…

Burke now delivering Gluten-Free Meatballs

November 27, 2012

The popularity of gluten-free menu items has inspired Burke Corporation, a provider of fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, to roll out its Gluten-Free…

Fresh To Order signs eight-unit deal in Orlando

November 27, 2012

Fresh To Order is growing outside its Atlanta base, most recently with its development agreement with Giriam Patel, a restaurant operator who plans to open…

Bennigan's merging casual, fast casual dining

November 27, 2012

Bennigan's Franchising Company is launching new domestic and international locations, a new building prototype, new food and beverage menus and franchise…

Technomic predicts five UK restaurant trends

November 27, 2012

Some food trends in the United Kingdom are mirroring developments seen in other parts of the world, while others are distinctly British, according to…

McAlister's reports 7 percent sales growth in Q3

November 27, 2012

McAlister's Deli announced same-store sales increased 7 percent during the third quarter of 2012. Company-owned restaurants were up 6.9 percent and franchise…

Firecracker chicken returns to Panda Express

November 27, 2012

Panda Express is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Firecracker Chicken Breast. The 240-calorie dish that combines marinated all-white meat…

The ethnic food revolution is here: Commentary

Introducing ethnic cuisine combined with more familiar ingredients has made them more accessible to the avearage consumer.

Red food - Blue food

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Is expressing politics worth risking customers?

Rubio's launches online merch store

November 26, 2012

Rubio's, the restaurant chain known for its fish tacos, is now bringing its Southern California flair to clothing, drinkware, lifestyle accessories and more…

Video: Boloco rolls out new digital signage solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Boloco uses digital signage to entertain customers while they wait for their food.

Smashburger puts emphasis on craft beer pairings

November 26, 2012

Smashburger is pairing specific burgers with beer in its 12 Houston locations.

Garbanzo inks 1st Florida franchise deal

November 26, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has awarded franchise development rights to its first Florida franchisee, Garboca LLC. With the rights to develop…

Top 100: Menu Innovations - Sushi

November 25, 2012

No. 9: Sushi

Top 100: Menu Innovations - Create-you-own-pizza

November 25, 2012

No. 10: Create-your-own Pizza

How Cowboy Chicken plans to smoke the competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chain president Sean Kennedy is looking to expand the brand into markets outside Texas.

Top 100: Menu Innovations: Bagel Thin Sandwiches

November 22, 2012

No. 6: Bagel Thin Sandwiches