Taco Del Mar heads into N.Y.

October 31, 2007

SEATTLE — Schenectady, N.Y.-based developer and multiunit Subway restaurant owner Larry Jasenski has announced plans to bring 170 Taco Del Mar locations to New…

Famous Dave's takes Big Apple bite

October 31, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Famous N.Y. Barbecue LLC president and CEO David Goronkin has announced the company has purchased the right to franchise seven Famous Dave's…

Boloco restaurants receive $10 million boost

October 30, 2007

CHICAGO — Winona Capital Management has announced that it has made an investment in Stellar Restaurant Group, dba Boloco, a fast-casual restaurant chain with…

Back Yard Burgers continues merger

October 30, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Back Yard Burgers Inc. has announced that it expects the merger transaction with BBAC LLC and BBAC Merger Sub Inc. to close Nov. 5, 2007…

Chipotle comps, revenue increase

October 30, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill comparable store-sales increased 12.4 percent for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007, the company has announced.   Revenue…

Buffalo Wild Wings comps increase

October 30, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007.   Same-store sales increased 8.3 percent at…

Quiznos leads in wait time performance

October 30, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has earned the No. 1 position in the quick-service restaurant industry for wait time performance, according to the Mystery Shopping Providers…

Riding high with Rising Roll

October 30, 2007

With a focus on franchisee success, Rising Roll Gourmet breaks the mold.

Taco Del Mar expands into Cincinnati

October 29, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar will open its first location in Cincinnati on Nov. 9, 2007, the company has announced.   Franchisee Anthony Wean is franchising his own…

Panera HQ to stay in St. Louis

October 29, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. says its new headquarters will stay in the St. Louis area. In an Oct. 29, 2007, article in the print edition of…

Sandella's inks Ill. expansion deal

October 29, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring six new restaurants to Illinois, the company has announced.  …

Signs of the times

Digital menu boards offer operators instant adaptability when making menu changes.

Salad Creations opens in S.C.

October 28, 2007

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Salad Creations has announced the opening of its first restaurant in Murrells Inlet, S.C. The new location marks the 30th Salad…

Tijuana Flats plans Fla. expansion

October 28, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tijuana Flats has announced its expansion plans throughout the state of Florida, with their latest lease signing in the city of Tallahassee.

Jamba comps increase 3.8%

October 25, 2007

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. reported that system-wide same-store sales increased 3.3 percent for the third quarter ended Oct. 16, 2007. Comps at…

Panera eyes headquarters relocation

October 25, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. is looking to expand to a new headquarters and among the options is a move to Boston, where Panera's executive…

uWink to open in Silicon Valley

October 24, 2007

LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc., developer of digital media-entertainment software and an interactive restaurant concept, has announced that it has entered into an…

Bruegger's systemwide sales up 6%

October 24, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has reported third quarter systemwide sales were $41.5 million, compared with $39.1 million in 2006, marking a…

Food safety primary consumer concern, study reveals

October 24, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS — A new study released by the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) reveals a variable level of confidence among U.S. consumers in a number of…

Culver's intros dinner meals

October 24, 2007

PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Culver's has announced the introduction of five complete dinners that include an entrée and the choice of two sides. Dinner choices…