Brazilian chain Giraffas eyes U.S. growth

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How a leading Brazilian quick-service chain plans to expand with a fast casual model for U.S. consumers.

MOOYAH rolls out mobile ordering app

August 13, 2012

MOOYAH Burgers Fries Shakes has added a new mobile ordering application to help fuel its aggressive growth plans.

MAD Greens salad lettuce goes hydroponic

August 13, 2012

VertiFresh, LLC has announced its partnership with Denver-based MAD Greens Inspired Eats to begin offering a signature "Alferd Packer" summertime salad made…

Moe's set for Midwest expansion

August 13, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill's newest location in St. Joseph, Mich., will mark the first of 25 new locations set to open throughout the Midwest.

Redecorating with loss prevention

A good loss prevention program starts with an assessment of the current processes in operation.

Presidential candidate-themed burrito bowls return to California Tortilla

August 12, 2012

California Tortilla has officially introduced its 2012 Presidential Burrito Bowls, inspired by President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Capriotti's continues with expansion

August 12, 2012

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened the door to its first location in downtown Dallas on July 23 in the fully modernized, original 1923 Old Magnolia Oil Gas…

The changing role of corporate consciousness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How fast casual CEOs are turning an enlightened approach to sales success.

Salsarita's names new VP of Franchise Development

August 10, 2012

Salsarita's has announced that Chris Bailey has been named as the company's new vice president of Franchise Development.

Food Service Security Council event experiences double-digit growth

August 10, 2012

The National Food Service Security Council (NFSSC) recently completed its 33rd Annual Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore. The gathering…

McAlister's Deli hires Wendy's veteran for marketing role

August 10, 2012

McAlister's Deli has named Donna Josephson as its new vice president of Marketing. She brings to McAlister's more than 20 years of restaurant marketing…

Charley's Grilled Subs ready for South Korea debut

August 10, 2012

Charley's Grilled Subs is continuing its global expansion with its newest location in South Korea set to open on Sept. 14. This location is the first in the…

Qdoba franchisee same-store sales lagging

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Promotional and product activity expected to pick up in Q4.

Millennials expected to increase foodservice spending

August 9, 2012

New research from Technomic indicates that the Millennial generation has a positive outlook on the future and are expected to increase spending on foodservice…

Tropical Smoothie Café raises $365,000 for Camp Sunshine

August 8, 2012

Tropical Smoothie Café's National Flip Flop Day event has raised $365,000 for Camp Sunshine. The campaign, which kicked off in May with in-store fundraising at…

LYFE Kitchen to launch menu items on AmazonFresh

August 8, 2012

Beginning this month, LYFE Kitchen will launch a new product line available on AmazonFresh, Amazon.com's online grocery delivery service offered to…

Cafe2U mobile espresso van opens in Colorado

August 8, 2012

The gourmet coffee shop on wheels has rolled into Denver.

Square and Starbucks to form mobile payment partnership

by James Wester

Coffee giant to invest $25 million in payment company and accept Pay with Square.

Freshii inks deal for NY, Conn.

August 7, 2012

Freshii has announced the signing of a number of recent multi-unit deals, both national and international. The most recent agreement with EJB Ventures LLC, a…

Buffalo Wild Wings expands to Middle East, Puerto Rico

August 7, 2012

With more than 835 restaurants in the United States and Canada, Buffalo Wild Wings continues to expand its brand internationally with agreements to open…