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Genghis Grill launches interactive television channel
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Last week at Genghis Grill's franchise conference, the group unveiled its latest customer-engagement tool: Genghis Grill TV.
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Restaurant performance outlook posts modest improvement
October 28, 2010
Driven by improving same-store sales and customer traffic levels, as well as growing optimism among restaurant operators, the outlook for the restaurant…
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At the Dance
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Food and flavor trends behave like attendees at a dance. Their behavior is dictated by the music being played. In other words, it is the circumstances…
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GE Capital, Franchise Finance provides $8.7 million to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee
October 27, 2010
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $8.7 million in financing to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee, Four M Capital LLC. The funds are being used for the…
read nowMintel: Consumer trends begin with long-term benefits
October 27, 2010
While consumers are still reeling from the aftershock of the global economic crisis, Mintel has predicted nine key consumer trends for the year ahead that…
read nowNatures Table Café opens in Fla., Texas
October 27, 2010
Nature's Table Franchise Company has announced the opening of two new restaurants in Florida and Texas. Both are owned and operated by multiunit Nature's Table…
read nowPei Wei Asian Diner reports flat Q3 comps, traffic
October 27, 2010
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2010.
read nowHealthy Fast Food signs Salt Lake City development deal
October 26, 2010
Regents Management LLC has signed an agreement to open two Salt Lake City-based U-SWIRL Cafes, with three more set to open there within the next five years.
read nowLubbock gets first Genghis Grill
October 26, 2010
Genghis Grill is opening a brand new location in Lubbock, Texas, its first area Genghis. The new location will offer residents a chance to "build-your-own…
read nowStarbucks 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…
read nowFatburger 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…
read nowBrueggers 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…
read nowBuffalo 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…
read nowUFood 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…
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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.…
read nowZagat: 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…
read nowGarbanzo 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…
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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.
read nowJimmy 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.
read nowBHI 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…
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