BURGERFI announces Jupiter, Florida grand opening

December 5, 2014

The new location is the Florida-based chain's 25th in its home state and its 64th systemwide, with an additional 50 locations are slated to open by the end of…

The four 'Cs' driving Jason's Deli's success

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jason's Deli racks up around $2.5M in AUVs. It's achieving that success by sticking with its core strengths, listening to customers, maintaining control and…

In 5 years, your whole day could revolve around Starbucks

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 5, 2014

Just when you thought the coffee behemoth can't possibly get any bigger, it announces a five-year plan to grow even more through non-traditional…

Top 100: Technologies – Using social and mobile for training

December 5, 2014

Using social and mobile for training is number three on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

Costa Vida sets out to 'debunk gluten-free diet myths'

December 4, 2014

The fresh Mex chain is partnering with "Fit2Fat2Fit" Drew Manning, who is working to 'debunk the gluten-free diet trend, showing consumers the wrong way and…

Maui Wowi Hawaiian surfs into West Palm Beach, Florida

December 4, 2014

The location at the Palm Beach Outlets is located on the east side of the shopping center in front of the New York & Company Outlet.

Belly up to the bar: Alcohol sales expected to improve modestly in 2015

December 4, 2014

Drink sales in bars and restaurants are projected to grow modestly in 2015, according to new research from Technomic. The market research firm says conditions…

Pollo Tropical continues Texas expansion

December 4, 2014

Pollo Tropical announced the opening of its third Houston area restaurant near the Galleria on Westheimer Road.

JJ's Red Hots kicks off '12 Days of Hot Dogs' promo

December 4, 2014

JJ's will then pick 12 finalists from customer-submitted hot dog ideas and feature each for a day during 12 Days of Hot Dogs, beginning Dec. 11.

Two deals will net 27 new locations for Wahlburgers

December 4, 2014

Two new deals mark Wahlburgers' entry into Florida and New York.

Jamba Juice reports increased sales, progress toward 'asset light' model

December 4, 2014

Jamba Juice refranchised 13 stores and added 51 new global franchise stores through the end of the third quarter, and reported mid-single digit percentage…

Einstein Noah brings back holiday gift offerings

December 4, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group announced the return of its Holiday Gift Card Packs and Coffee Gift Packs to its seasonal offerings.

Top 100: Technologies – Tabletop media/pay at table

December 4, 2014

Tabletop media/pay at table are number four on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

StickerYou Develops Innovative Technology that Changes the Branding Landscape for Small Business

Online technology makes packaging new products way more affordable. For the first time ever, small businesses can stand out by creating high quality custom…

Illegal Pete's: 'We want to be living wage plus'

Illegal Pete's has earned a reputation for attracting and keeping high-quality employees. How do they do it?

Dickey's in the spotlight for cooking competition show

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dickey's will be the latest brand featured in TNT's cooking competition show "On the Menu." The winning dish will debut as an LTO the day after the episode…

The chefs have spoken: Menu trend predictions for 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After years on the rise, gluten-free cuisine has fallen out of the top 10 list of the National Restaurant Association's annual survey.

Going back to the basics always works

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Refer to the failures of your company's ancestors because there is a lot to learn there.

Corner Bakery Café goes big in Big Sky Country with 5-unit deal

December 3, 2014

Corner Bakery Cafe now has 70 franchise locations currently open and more than 50 in development, with commitments for more than 345 in the pipeline.

Tropical Smoothie Café adds 4th Atlanta location

December 3, 2014

The local Atlanta expansion is part of the brand's overall growth strategy to have 800 units nationwide by 2018.