NRA seeking food and beverage innovation nominees

October 18, 2012

The National Restaurant Association is calling on food and beverage manufacturers who have made advancements and innovation in ingredients, preparation…

Starbucks Japan pops up in Tokyo

Starbucks Japan ran a "pop-up store" Sept. 9-30 in the shopping district of Harajuku in Tokyo to bring attention to the chain.

Corner Bakery Café expanding in 3 fresh markets

October 17, 2012

Corner Bakery Café is tapping into the Portland, Ore., Minneapolis-St.Paul and Orlando, Fla., markets. With more than 140 franchise and company-owned locations…

Elevation Burger opens 30th restaurant

October 17, 2012

Naples, Fla., is home to the 30th Elevation Burger franchise. Located at 6436 Naples Blvd., directly across the street from Barron Collier High School, the…

Muscle Maker Grill moving in on Mo.

October 17, 2012

Muscle Maker will open its first Missouri restaurant Oct. 25 in the city of Springfield. Part of a multi-unit agreement to develop locations throughout…

Togo's expanding Oregon presence in mission to hit 400 units by 2015

October 17, 2012

Togo’s, a fast casual chain serving made-to-order sandwiches, is aggressively targeting Oregon for expansion, Tony Gioia, chairman and CEO of Togo’s Holdings…

Report: Consumers not 'extremely' concerned about food safety

October 17, 2012

Even with frequent food safety outbreaks and recalls, concern levels about the safety of the U.S. food supply remain relatively constant with temporary spikes…

Fast Casual CEOs discuss their views on technology innovation

A trio of fast casual execs discuss the best time to adopt technology, look at new technologies hitting the sector.

Quiznos adds two C-level execs to management team

October 16, 2012

Quiznos today announced the appointment of John Coletta as chief financial officer and James Lyons as chief operating officer.

Operators to learn about word-of-mouth marketing in the 'social age'

October 16, 2012

Attendees of the Fast Casual Exec Summit will learn how to inspire customers to "talk up" their brands via social media.

Technomic: Barbell menus appeal to all income levels

October 16, 2012

The foodservice industry can build incremental sales by appealing to middle- and lower-income consumers as much as those with greater disposable income…

Qdoba announces leadership changes

October 16, 2012

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc. that operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill, announced that president and…

Las Vegas-based Teriyaki Madness goes 'all in'

October 16, 2012

Teriyaki Madness, a Las Vegas-based fast casual concept with seven units, has major expansion plans. Armed with a new partnership with Franchise Sherpas Inc.…

Wingstop lands in Seattle market

October 16, 2012

Wingstop is opening its first Seattle-area location at 14875 Main St., in Bellevue, Wash.

Freshii crosses South American border

October 16, 2012

Freshii, a "health casual" concept, recently signed a major master development deal for the entire country of Colombia. With 60 stores in operation and more…

ROI Advantages in Value-Based Franchises

Decreased initial investment and diversification fuel value-added franchise concept.

Top 100: No. 40: Daphne's California Greek

October 15, 2012

Daphne's California Greek

Moneyball Marketing: Social media and customer relationship management

A 'scrappy, resourceful Moneyball Marketing approach' of digital customer engagement is what enables small but innovative brands to punch above their weight…

6 reasons why robbers will pick your business

Robbers pick the path of least resistance and for those who fail to implement the elements of robbery prevention, the chances of being robbed rise…

Pie Five Pizza Co. grows to eight units

October 15, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co., a division of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., is celebrating the opening of its eighth location in Allen, Texas, today.