bd's Mongolian Grill names top griller

October 10, 2012

bd's Mongolian Grill has named Gedde Naschak, a griller at its Auburn Hills, Mich., location, as the winner of its 2012 Master Griller competition, a contest…

Noodles & Co. expanding to Jersey, adds pork to menu

October 10, 2012

Noodles & Company, a fast casual restaurant concept with more than 300 locations throughout the U.S., has announced an area development agreement with…

A great idea is not enough

by Barry Klein — Marketing Directo, Go Roma

Consumers respond more favorably to professionally created and produced communications.

Restaurant.com debuts verified diner reviews

October 9, 2012

Restaurant.com has added "Verified Diner Reviews" to help consumers find local establishments and share their opinions.

Jamba Juice forms West Coast supply chain distribution alliance

October 9, 2012

Jamba Juice Company and Systems Services of America today announced the formation of a supply chain distribution alliance for service on the West Coast. The…

Yogurtland asks guests to submit masterpiece creations

October 9, 2012

Yogurtland is hosting a new "My Masterpiece" contest, where guests have the chance to submit their favorite frozen yogurt creations for a chance to win free…

YO!Sushi exec discusses franchising in U.S.

Alison Vickers, business development director for the chain, discusses YO!Sushi's U.S. debut and its upcoming expansion plans.

Capriotti's open in Orange County

October 9, 2012

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop's Orange County restaurant is open for business, marking the chain's 10th unit. The shop, located in Tustin, will serve Capriotti's…

Top 100: No. 39: La Madeleine

October 8, 2012

La Madeleine Country French Café

Fazoli's, Sbarro CEOs to share how their brands went from 'turmoil to turnaround'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Fast Casual Exec Summit attendees will learn from the industry's brightest.

Restaurant mobile payment app unveiled for Apple phones, tablets

October 8, 2012

Heartland Payment Systems, payments processors, has launched a solution that helps restaurateurs accept and process card payments anywhere inside and outside a…

Tin Drum brings on new investor

October 8, 2012

Atlanta-based BIP Opportunities Fund LP is taking a minority interest in the rapidly growing Pan Asian fast casual chain Tin Drum Asiacafe (Tin Drum). The…

zpizza kicks off election themed campaign

October 8, 2012

zpizza will kick off its national "pizza lover campaign" this week, featuring founder Sid Fanarof as a candidate. The campaign, titled "Sid for Prez: Join the…

Restaurant industry adds 16K jobs in September

October 8, 2012

New analysis by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that the restaurant industry has continued to post solid job growth at more than double the…

Spilling the 'beans' on Fast Casual Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Panelists will give tips on menu development.

Mimi's Café goes fast casual

October 5, 2012

Mimi's Café is launching a new prototype restaurant designed around the Parisian experience, however, the casual dining brand is now trying its hand at fast…

FATZ recognized for marketing techniques

October 5, 2012

FATZ has been named the Certified Angus Beef brand "Newcomer Restaurant Chain Marketer of the Year" award. This award is given to restaurants that exemplify…

sweetgreen adding 2 stores

October 5, 2012

Washington D.C.-based sweetgreen is opening two new locations in 2013 — one in D.C. and one in New York City — to its chain of nearly 15 restaurants known for…

Boloco opens 20th location

October 5, 2012

Boloco's 20th location is officially open, and is located next to a fire station in Wellesley, Mass. Boloco, which stands for Boston Local Company, serves…

Gary Price named president of Corner Bakery Café

October 5, 2012

Corner Bakery Café has named franchise veteran Gary Price as its president.