McAlister’s Deli debuts in Columbus, Ohio

June 12, 2014

McAlister’s Deli will open its first location in Columbus, Ohio, June 16, with franchisee Columbus Mc Deli LLC. To celebrate, the restaurant will make $50…

Robeks DC flagship store marks 10th anniversary

June 12, 2014

Robeks is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its first unit, located at 1707 L St N.W. in Washington DC, with a weeklong celebration June 16 through June 21.

Franchise association files lawsuit against Seattle for $15 min. wage vote

June 12, 2014

The International Franchise Association and five franchisees filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Wednesday, seeking to block Seattle’s…

Fazoli’s grows travel center portfolio

June 12, 2014

Fazoli’s announced it has opened three new restaurants, with eight more set to open this year. The new restaurants are located in Dubuque, Iowa; Glenwood…

Amsterdam Falafelshop expands throughout Washington DC

June 12, 2014

Amsterdam Falafelshop has announced its largest multiunit franchise development agreement to date — a four-shop agreement to expand throughout Washington, D.C.

Panera and agency part ways in he said/she said saga

June 12, 2014

After two years, Panera Bread and AOR Cramer-Krasselt have parted ways. But why, exactly, isn’t exactly clear after Advertising Age obtained a memo from…

Pollo Campero rolls out NCR POS software

June 12, 2014

NCR Corp. announced this week that Pollo Campero has rolled out a complete NCR restaurant technology solution across its North American sites. The solution…

Burger 21 plants flag in Texas

June 12, 2014

Florida-based Burger 21 has signed a franchise agreement to develop its first restaurant in Texas, with the first opening scheduled for Austin. According to a…

Why IT deserves a spot at the marketing table

In order to resonate with customers, applications and campaigns must be exciting, unique and useful.

'Stealth health' menu approaches are on trend

Kids also want more healthful options from restaurants.

Good, better, best: Counter tops

by Greg Swistak

For all it endures, a counter has to be tough, but durability often comes at a cost.

Uncle Maddio’s on pace to grow more than 200% this year

June 11, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced a 214-percent growth rate in 2013 and expects to open 24 more restaurant this year.

SmallCakes Cupcakery going global

June 11, 2014

SmallCakes Cupcakery has announced that its first International franchise location will open in the Aswaaq Mall in Dubai, under the leadership of new…

Sloan’s Ice Cream to expand outside of Florida

June 11, 2014

South Florida-based Sloan’s Ice Cream announced plans to expand outside of Florida this fall for the first time with a new location in San Diego’s Westfield…

La Madeleine bolsters executive team to double unit count

June 11, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café has announced plans to double the size of its U.S. footprint in select markets. The initiative will include both corporate and…

Brioche Dorée adds airport location to portfolio

June 11, 2014

Brioche Dorée, a Parisian-style urban bakery café, has signed an agreement to open at Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s Delta terminal in December.

Pancheros celebrates Florida opening with $1 burritos

June 11, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its newest location this week, located in Jupiter, Fla. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will offer $1 burritos on…

bd's Mongolian Grill aims for incremental sales lift with new drink offerings

The company is broadening its craft beer selection to remain on trend.

A look at Starbucks' new interactive store design at Disney World

Starbucks recently opened its first company-owned store at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. According to the company’s blog, the new store features a…

Tropical Smoothie Café’s AUVs surpass $526K

June 10, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café today reported its average unit volumes increased to $526,403 in 2013 — a more than 5-percent jump since 2012. The AUV represents the…