Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.

Bruegger's Bagels names new president, relocates HQ to Dallas

January 8, 2015

The bagel brand is also joining sister brands la Madeleine and Brioche Dorée at Le Duff America headquarters in Dallas.

Togo's opens two new units in Idaho

January 7, 2015

Togo's will open units in Merigian and Idaho Falls this week.

Pizza Studio poised to plant flag in D.C.

January 7, 2015

Pizza Studio has announced its flagship location in Dupont Circle at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington D.C. will open in late February.

McAlister's Deli adding Charlotte location

January 7, 2015

The Overstreet Mall location will mark the 25th location in the state for SD Holdings.

Chop Daddy to open second unit

January 7, 2015

The second Chop Daddy will open in the Culver City neighborhood of Los Angeles. Limited window service during lunch will begin January 12, with full opening…

Wild Wing Cafe inks agreement for new restaurant in Georgia

January 7, 2015

The new unit will bring the chain's count to 37 locations throughout the Southeast and Texas.

Dickey's opening restaurants in Florida, California, Pennsylvania

January 7, 2015

The barbecue brand is closing in on 500 units.

Bruegger's Bagels launches 'Behind the Taste' video series

January 7, 2015

Each behind-the-scenes video vignette will feature a discount code for viewers.

NRA board elects Jack Crawford as chair

January 7, 2015

Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative (IOC), has been a member of the NRA board of directors since 2003.

Building genuine customer engagement in an Instagram world

Instead of exhausting yourself trying to change customer behavior, take the necessary steps to minimize the distractions cell phones can present.

Start opens 2nd Dallas location

January 6, 2015

Dallas-based Start will open its second location on January 7 at 4023 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas.

Asian Box raises expansion capital

January 6, 2015

Asian Box Holdings Inc. has announced that it has closed on an investment from the Horowitz Group.

Kono Pizza USA appoints new Operations VP

January 6, 2015

Kono Pizza USA has announced the appointment of Matt Bailey to Vice President of Operations.

Starbucks adds Flat White espresso beverage

January 6, 2015

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the launch of the Flat White espresso beverage.

Top 100: Marketing Campaigns – Orange Leaf's "Go Orange for No Kid Hungry" Campaign

January 6, 2015

Orange Leaf's "Go Orange for No Kid Hungry" campaign is number 5 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: Marketing Campaigns.

Schlotzsky's highlighting lighter menu options

January 6, 2015

Schlotzsky's offers six Pick 2 combinations that are featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com and under 670 calories.

Au Bon Pain named healthiest chain restaurant by Grellin

January 6, 2015

Au Bon Pain has been ranked first out of 100 nationwide restaurant chains by Grellin, a website that uses publicly available data on restaurant food to…