Panda Express teams up with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Knott's & Oakley

September 24, 2008

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express has announced its involvement in "Doorways," a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Calif., Knott's…

Firehouse Subs names franchise development manager

September 24, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has named Brent Greenwood the manager of franchise development. Greenwood's focus at Firehouse Subs will include enhancing…

Buffalo Wild Wings completes restaurant acquisition

September 24, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the completion of the $23 million asset acquisition of nine Buffalo Wild Wings franchised restaurants in…

Smashburger expands into Ft. Collins, Colo.

September 24, 2008

DENVER, Colo. — Ft. Collins, Colo., will become home to the first Smashburger expansion outside of Denver. Smashburger, launched by private equity and concept…

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Participants

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine, talks with attendees at the summit.

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Subtotal

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual, talks with Subtotal POS president Joel Doherty.

2009 Fast Casual Summit: Dinner event

Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine, talks with Peter Truitt of Truitt Brothers about A Taste of Oregon at the 2008 Fast Casual Summit dinner event.

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Mobile messaging

A Power Info Video Session on mobile messaging featuring Noah Glass of GoMobo and Paul Barron, publisher of Fast Casual magazine

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Specialty coffee

Mitch Eastman of Fetco Coffee Equipment discusses specialty coffee with Fast Casual magazine publisher Paul Barron.

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Custom business solutions

Paul Barron talks with Charlie Jeffers of Custom Business Solutions about the company's enterprise solutions.

Starbucks to intro new breakfast sandwiches

September 23, 2008

BusinessWeek: Starbucks plans to introduce new warm breakfast sandwiches begining next week, the company said. The new sandwiches, called Piadini, will feature…

SCA donates paper products for hurricane relief

September 23, 2008

NEENAH, Wis. — SCA Tissue North America, a manufacturer of away-from-home tissue products, is donating 34,560 rolls of paper towels to Feeding America to help…

Denny's tests fast casual concept

September 23, 2008

Franchise Update: Denny's has developed a fast casual concept as part of its strategy to reinvigorate the chain. The company is testing three Fresh Express…

2008 Fast Casual Summit: Blueberry Council

Fast Casual magazine publisher Paul Barron talks with Stan Crafton of the Blueberry Council

Five Guys heads to Michigan

September 22, 2008

LIVONIA, Mich. — Fast casual burger restaurant Five Guys Burgers and Fries is expanding to Michigan, with three locations slated to open within the next few…

Raising Cane's to move staff to Dallas

September 22, 2008

New Orleans Times-Picayune: Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is moving the bulk of its administrative functions from Baton Rouge, La., to Dallas, the company…

Smashburger appoints Ryan McMonagle as CFO

September 22, 2008

DENVER — Fast casual burger concept Smashburger has appointed Ryan McMonagle as chief financial officer, the company announced. McMonagle was formerly vice…

Starbucks opens first Portugal store

September 22, 2008

SEATTLE & LISBON, Portugal — Starbucks Coffee International and partner Grupo VIPS will open its first coffeehouse in Portugal on Sept. 30 at Alegro Mall…

Fast casual board gets cooking at CEO Summit

Attendee, sponsor growth spark talk of regional meetings

Chipotle looks for new ad agency

September 21, 2008

AdWeek: Chipotle Mexican Grill is searching for a new ad agency after its split with Denver-based DeVito/Verdi. Chipotle CEO Steve Ells said the company was…