Smashburger crosses into Canada

November 29, 2011

Smashburger has announced that it has signed its first two lease agreements in the Calgary market, marking the chain's first entry into Canada. The company…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group acquires Kettleman Bagel Co.

November 29, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced the…

Beautiful Brands' CherryBerry heads into Montana

November 29, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Chris Holland to open at least 25 new CherryBerry Self-Serve…

MonkeyMedia Software promotes Mo Asgari to president

November 29, 2011

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced an organizational change designed to facilitate…

Top 100: Bean Sprouts No. 42

November 29, 2011

42.  Middleton, Wis. / No. of units: 3  A dining concept that focuses on the dietary needs of children rather than adults? Founders Shannon Seip and…

Burke Corporation Earns High Score in Comprehensive Food Safety/Food Quality Certification

For the second year in a row, Burke Corporation, leader in fully cooked meats and pizza toppings, has received the highest SQF 2000 certification awarded by…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: What's up at Bennigan's

Bennigan's CEO Paul Mangiamele updates the health of the chain and reviews his session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2011.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: FCIC tackles labeling

NRA's Beth Madden, who is on the association's Fast Casual Industry Council, talks about the council's meeting and its efforts on issues such as menu…

Foodservice Social Media Universe: Developing a Social Media Strategy

In this keynote presentation, delivered during the 2011 Foodservice Social Media Universe, Altimeter Group’s industry analyst Jeremiah Owyang, he defines how…

Crispers restaurants test breakfast

November 28, 2011

Lakeland, Fla.-based Crispers Restaurants has introduced a new breakfast menu at the St. Augustine and Jacksonville-Roosevelt locations. The new Crispers…

HuHot Mongolian Grill eyes 2012 expansion

November 28, 2011

HuHot Mongolian Grill will continue to stay focused on concept growth as the chain moves into 2012.

New ad agency to focus on QSR, fast casual growth strategies

November 28, 2011

The Good Eats Agency has officially opened its doors in New York and will focus on advertising and marketing campaigns designed to strategically position…

FastCasual.com publishes Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2012: Workforce Management

November 28, 2011

FastCasual.com has published its Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2012: Workforce Management, which provides a comprehensive view of hiring, retention…

NRA show to debut Healthier Kids Fare pavilion

November 28, 2011

This year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 5-8, will feature a new pavilion focused entirely on healthful children's…

Personal safety tips for the holidays

D.B. "Libby" Libhart has more than 30 years of experience in the loss prevention industry. He has provided security and safety leadership in retail settings…

Fast Casual Executive Summit 2011 Wrap Up

The 6th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Chicago was a rousing success. We got to catch up with some old friends and to get acquainted with many new…

Making Decisions as a Leader - Part V

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Over the course of my 37-year-career in the restaurant industry, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership positions at all organizational levels, from…

Red Robin opens fast casual offshoot

November 27, 2011

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has opened the doors of its fast casual restaurant, Burger Works, in Denver.

Envysion selected as 2011 Red Herring Global Award finalist

November 27, 2011

Louisville, Colo.-based Envysion Inc., a provider of Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) for the restaurant and retail industries, has been selected as a…

Top 100: EVOS No. 43

November 27, 2011

43. EVOS Tampa, Fla. / No. of units: 9  This Florida-based eatery serves traditional all-American food such as hamburgers, fries and milkshakes prepared…