Wingstop signs Panera Bread franchisee for Southeast expansion

May 1, 2012

Wingstop is expanding in the Southeast due a newly signed development agreement to open several new locations throughout Georgia and South Carolina.

Red Mango opens in Mexico

May 1, 2012

Red Mango has officially opened in Mexico through an international development agreement with Mexican theater chain Cinemex.

Smashburger CEO David Prokupek's smashing success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Smashburger’s CEO and chairman is banking on better burgers.

Vendor Safe webinar to focus on PCI Compliance

May 1, 2012

A new webinar from FastCasual.com and VendorSafe Technologies will focus on the financial implications restaurant operators could face by not maintaining PCI…

You want to franchise your restaurant: Now what?

by Harold Kestenbaum — Partner, Gordon & Rees, LLP

In my last blog, we discussed why your restaurant should be franchised. I will assume that you have listened to what I said and you have now made the decision…

Starbucks stores host Frappuccino Happy Hour, new flavors introduced

April 30, 2012

Starbucks has launched two new Frappuccino beverages for the summer and brought back old favorites, allowing customers in participating stores to try out the…

Canada's Big Smoke Burger expands into the U.S.

April 30, 2012

Big Smoke Burger, the Toronto-based gourmet burger chain, has hired Fransmart to ramp up expansion in North America and in select global markets. Fransmart is…

Togo's to open additional Arizona units

April 30, 2012

Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced that it is targeting Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., for franchise expansion.

Henny Penny webinar to focus on fryer technology

April 30, 2012

A new webinar from FastCasual.com and Henny Penny will focus on the evolution of fryer technology in the restaurant space. The webinar, The Evolution of Fryer…

Market Force study shows companies wield social media influence

April 30, 2012

Social media posts by businesses influence consumers’ buying decisions as much as their friends’ posts do, according to a new study from Market Force…

Webinar covers big data to drive consumer behavior

April 30, 2012

The use of big data to drive customer behavior has been implemented by retailers and restaurants nationwide looking to increase loyalty, retention and to drive…

Three organizational challenges that hinder innovation (and the solutions to resolve them)

by Rob Connelly

There are three main challenges that hinder innovation: Playing catch up, ambiguity and underdevelopment of employees.

Restaurant industry turns in strongest post-recession quarter

April 30, 2012

Driven by solid same-store sales and traffic results and an increasingly bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

UFood opens second Salt Lake City airport location

April 29, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has opened the second of two UFood Grill units at Utah's Salt Lake City International Airport. This follows…

Smashburger opens in Calgary

April 29, 2012

Smashburger has announced its May 2 opening in Calgary, Alberta, followed by a second location there slated to open in June.

Keep data in and hackers out: What every restaurant operator should know

The three areas that restaurant operators can address to help reduce their vulnerability and mitigate data compromise.

Moe's customizes Cinco de Mayo celebrations

April 27, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with each location hosting its own unique celebration. Additionally, every participating location nationwide…

Fazoli's adds Italian Lemon Ice flavors to permanent menu

April 26, 2012

Just in time for warm weather, Fazoli’s has introduced two new Italian Lemon Ice flavors to its permanent menu.

Corner Bakery Cafe to strengthen Northeast presence

April 26, 2012

Corner Bakery Café has announced an agreement to open 22 new locations in Rhode Island and Connecticut throughout the next eight years.

Buffalo Wild Wings reports strong Q1 results

April 26, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 25, 2012.