Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

Tropical Smoothie Café awards 2009 Franchisee of the Year

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April 6, 2010

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced it has named Bill and Julie Munson, owners of Tropical Smoothie Café in Maumee, Ohio, as the recipients of its 200…

Red Mango intros Madagascar Vanilla

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April 6, 2010

Red Mango has announced its newest nonfat frozen yogurt flavor, Madagascar Vanilla, available now at all participating Red Mango locations.   "We decided to…

Wingstop opens 50th Houston location

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April 6, 2010

Wingstop has opened its 50th location in the Houston area, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Wingstop franchise owner Carol Porter first introduced Wingstop to Houston…

Smashburger to open first Kentucky location

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April 6, 2010

Smashburger will open its first of six Kentucky locations in April 16 near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington.

Slideshow: Smashburger San Antonio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An inside look at one of the leading fast casual burger boom brands. 

Bank Credit Report can help franchise lending

April 5, 2010

A new survey has found that franchisees have a greater chance at getting bank loans if they include a Bank Credit Report in their application package.   A Bank…

New mobile app enables restaurant charitable giving

April 5, 2010

A new mobile application is helping restaurants drive foot traffic, improve the in-restaurant experience and boost loyalty programs.   The CauseWorld app…

Firehouse Subs featured on Anderson Cooper 360°

April 5, 2010

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was featured on Anderson Cooper 360° April 6 as part of the series "Building Up America," which focuses on…

BBI to launch hybrid Onion Burger Company

April 5, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Blazing Onion Burger Company to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide.

ParTech Inc. initiates Boundless Hospitality

April 5, 2010

ParTech Inc., a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp., launched in February its new Boundless Hospitality by PAR initiative, designed to serve as a vision to help…

Bank Credit Report can help franchise lending

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April 5, 2010

A new survey has found that franchisees have a greater chance at getting bank loans if they include a Bank Credit Report in their application package.   A Bank…

New mobile app enables restaurant charitable giving

by

April 5, 2010

A new mobile application is helping restaurants drive foot traffic, improve the in-restaurant experience and boost loyalty programs.   The CauseWorld app…

Firehouse Subs featured on Anderson Cooper 360°

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April 5, 2010

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was featured on Anderson Cooper 360° April 6 as part of the series "Building Up America," which focuses on…

BBI to launch hybrid Onion Burger Company

by

April 5, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Blazing Onion Burger Company to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide.

ParTech Inc. initiates Boundless Hospitality

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April 5, 2010

ParTech Inc., a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp., launched in February its new Boundless Hospitality by PAR initiative, designed to serve as a vision to help…

Zagat launches iPad app, Starbucks tests similar

April 4, 2010

Restaurant guide publisher Zagat has released its ZAGAT TO GO for iPad.   Developed with Handmark, a mobile application provider, ZAGAT TO GO offers access to…

Chipotle goes solar: chain to install panels on 75 units

April 4, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill has made a committment to install solar panels on 75 of its restaurants in 2010 in an effort to continuously decrease the environmental…

NRA launches Greener Restaurants recognition program

April 4, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has launched the pilot of its new initiative and Web site, Greener Restaurants -- a national program to recognize…

Getting it right: Best practices in nutritional analysis

With national menu labeling in place, here's how fast casual operators can nail down their menu calculating procedures.