Top 100: Menu Innovations - Mini Stree Tacos

November 22, 2012

No. 7: Mini Stree Tacos

Top 100: Menu Innovations - Burger-in-a-bowl

November 22, 2012

No. 8: Burger-in-a-bowl

Qdoba plans new brand campaign to drive sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q4 same-store sales fell short of expectations, but the chain has initiatives planned.

Starbucks sets date for biennial investor conference

November 21, 2012

Starbucks Corporation will host its biennial investor conference on Dec. 5.

Chipotle announces stock repurchase authorizations

November 21, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced it has added an additional $100 million to the existing $100 million repurchase plan previously announced on Oct. 18. The…

Dickey's Barbecue adds branded merchandise to website

November 21, 2012

Just in time for Cyber Monday, Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue is introducing branded merchandise such as T-shirts, caps, cookbooks and Dickey's famous Rib Rub…

Franchise sector experiences modest growth

November 21, 2012

The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International…

Tijuana Flats kicks off kids' cancer awareness fundraiser

November 21, 2012

For the 17th season, Tijuana Flats is kicking off its holiday fundraiser for its Just in Queso Foundation.

Holiday hiring: who to hire and who to keep after the season

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Prepare for the added traffic by hiring a team of seasonal employees who naturally fit in your business so they can catch on quickly, hit the ground running…

Au Bon Pain alums debut new fast casual concept

November 20, 2012

Chef/co-owner Thomas John and chief financial officer/co-owner Tim Oliveri will open a new Mediterranean-inspired fast casual concept called Piperi on Dec. …

Jamba Juice announces 120-unit California development plan

November 20, 2012

Jamba Juice Company today announced its intent to expand throughout its home state of California with a growth plan that includes the opening of up to 120 new…

Cowboy Chicken grows franchise portfolio

November 20, 2012

Cowboy Chicken, the seven-unit Dallas-based fast casual wood-fire rotisserie chicken brand, has opened its newest franchised location in Rayzor Ranch in…

Wingstop makes its Motor City debut

November 20, 2012

Wingstop has made its debut in Michigan, with a new restaurant in the Detroit suburb of Southfield. Several more locations are planned in the Detroit area…

Case study: Automated oil management solution reduces costs, increases safety

By implementing the new system, Wild Wing Cafe reduced annual oil use by almost 14,000 pounds and $150,000.

ComQi shows off Boloco DMBs

Digital signage provider ComQi showcased the digital menu board solution it engineered for fast casual burrito chain Boloco at this year's fall Customer…

Technomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions

November 19, 2012

Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…

Mimi's Cafe offers Thanksgiving meals to go

November 19, 2012

Mimi's Cafe has launched two new holiday to-go offerings — Brunch Feast To-Go and Holiday Sides To-Go, in addition to the Holiday Feast To-Go.

Peet's Coffee & Tea rolls out Holiday Blend

November 19, 2012

Peet's Coffee & Tea's 2012 Holiday Blend coffee and tea are now available in stores and online.

BUBBA burger signs sponsorship deal at motorsport track

November 19, 2012

BUBBA burger has announced a sponsorship agreement with the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

Garbanzo opens first Oklahoma City franchise

November 19, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is opening its first Oklahoma City, Okla., location at 4130 Northwest Expressway, Suite 106. This will be the…