Starbucks debuts at sea

October 26, 2010

Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship: the first…

Fatburger to beef up North Texas

October 26, 2010

According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, California-based Fatburger is in "advanced discussions" with a potential franchisee to build 1…

Bruegger’s partners with Children's Miracle Network

October 26, 2010

Bruegger's and the Children's Miracle Network have teamed up to raise money for 170 children's hospitals in America starting on Oct. 27. Bruegger's hopes to…

Buffalo Wild Wings flies above analyst expectations

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 26, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2010, that have risen above analyst expectations of 43 cents…

UFood Restaurant Group submits Franchise Registry application

October 26, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has submitted an application for listing on the Franchise Registry with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Franchise…

Panera Bread Q3 earnings build on leading edge

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 26, 2010

Panera Bread's systemwide same-store sales for the company's third quarter, ended Sept. 28, have increased 6.9 percent. Company-owned comps increased 5.…

Zagat: Customers want time limits on free restaurant Wi-Fi

October 26, 2010

Zagat Survey has released the results of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, reporting the opinions and habits of more than 153,000 avid diners. The…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill adds soup offering

October 25, 2010

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the addition of four new soups to its menu. Three of the four soups are vegan friendly, while one features…

Top That! pizza tackles build-your-own model

How BBI plans to build a pizza empire based on the operational strategies of Subway and Quiznos.

Jimmy John's employees reject unionization

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

October 24, 2010

Nearly 200 Minneapolis-based Jimmy John's employees voted down Friday an effort to unionize.

BHI SecureConnect Ranked No. 31 on Fast 50 List

BHI Advanced Internet, an industry leader in providing Internet security and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance services, has been ranked No. 31  by the…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group set to release Q3 results

October 24, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its third quarter 2010 financial results after the market close Nov. 4. A conference…

FREEBIRDS opens 10th Dallas/Fort Worth location

October 24, 2010

FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open its tenth restaurant in Dallas-Ft. Worth at Pipeline Village on Nov. 10. Local resident and restaurant veteran Steve Perkins…

Data security takes a layered approach

In 2009, 23 percent of the hospitality industry experienced a data breach, with restaurants and hotels leading the majority of cases. Here's how new…

Chipotle earnings bring the heat

October 21, 2010

???Chipotle's third quarter 2010 earnings continue to add fire to the already hot restaurant chain.

Healthy Fast Food closes secondary offering

October 21, 2010

Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafes, has announced that it has closed its…

Spicy Pickle opens third Houston restaurant

October 21, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of the Spicy Pickle restaurant chain in the U.S. and BG Urban Cafe restaurant chain in Canada, has opened a third Spicy…

FDA finds significant improvements in QSR, full-service restaurant compliance

October 21, 2010

The FDA has released its Retail Risk Factor Survey and 2010 Trends Report, a study produced every five years to assess 10 years worth of food safety at…

Fazoli’s caps year of growth with Wal-Mart pilot

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Over the past three years, Lexington-based Fazoli’s and its team of veteran executives have worked hard to overcome the chain’s once downward slide. But since…

Wingstop names David Vernon VP of Franchise Sales

October 20, 2010

Wingstop has named franchise development veteran David Vernon its vice president of franchise sales to support the concept's rapid expansion. In his role…