Firecracker chicken returns to Panda Express

November 27, 2012

Panda Express is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Firecracker Chicken Breast. The 240-calorie dish that combines marinated all-white meat…

The ethnic food revolution is here: Commentary

Introducing ethnic cuisine combined with more familiar ingredients has made them more accessible to the avearage consumer.

Red food - Blue food

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

Is expressing politics worth risking customers?

Rubio's launches online merch store

November 26, 2012

Rubio's, the restaurant chain known for its fish tacos, is now bringing its Southern California flair to clothing, drinkware, lifestyle accessories and more…

Video: Boloco rolls out new digital signage solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Boloco uses digital signage to entertain customers while they wait for their food.

Smashburger puts emphasis on craft beer pairings

November 26, 2012

Smashburger is pairing specific burgers with beer in its 12 Houston locations.

Garbanzo inks 1st Florida franchise deal

November 26, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has awarded franchise development rights to its first Florida franchisee, Garboca LLC. With the rights to develop…

Top 100: Menu Innovations - Sushi

November 25, 2012

No. 9: Sushi

Top 100: Menu Innovations - Create-you-own-pizza

November 25, 2012

No. 10: Create-your-own Pizza

How Cowboy Chicken plans to smoke the competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chain president Sean Kennedy is looking to expand the brand into markets outside Texas.

Top 100: Menu Innovations: Bagel Thin Sandwiches

November 22, 2012

No. 6: Bagel Thin Sandwiches

Top 100: Menu Innovations - Mini Stree Tacos

November 22, 2012

No. 7: Mini Stree Tacos

Top 100: Menu Innovations - Burger-in-a-bowl

November 22, 2012

No. 8: Burger-in-a-bowl

Qdoba plans new brand campaign to drive sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Q4 same-store sales fell short of expectations, but the chain has initiatives planned.

Starbucks sets date for biennial investor conference

November 21, 2012

Starbucks Corporation will host its biennial investor conference on Dec. 5.

Chipotle announces stock repurchase authorizations

November 21, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced it has added an additional $100 million to the existing $100 million repurchase plan previously announced on Oct. 18. The…

Dickey's Barbecue adds branded merchandise to website

November 21, 2012

Just in time for Cyber Monday, Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue is introducing branded merchandise such as T-shirts, caps, cookbooks and Dickey's famous Rib Rub…

Franchise sector experiences modest growth

November 21, 2012

The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International…

Tijuana Flats kicks off kids' cancer awareness fundraiser

November 21, 2012

For the 17th season, Tijuana Flats is kicking off its holiday fundraiser for its Just in Queso Foundation.

Holiday hiring: who to hire and who to keep after the season

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

Prepare for the added traffic by hiring a team of seasonal employees who naturally fit in your business so they can catch on quickly, hit the ground running…