Fast Casual Executive Summit: Future foodservice consumers

Joseph Grove of FastCasual.com speaks with John Weber, vice president of LEK Consulting, about the new foodservice consumer. Weber was a presenter at the 201…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Just what is sustainability?

Joseph Grove of FastCasual.com speaks with Tamara Barnett, ethnographic research manager for The Hartman Group, about the true meaning of sustainability.

An American Food Culture: Rising and Thriving

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, FoodIQ 

Pizza Inn opens third Pie Five Pizza Co.

November 20, 2011

Pie Five Pizza Co., the new fast casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its third unit in Dallas. Today, the company will host the grand…

Seattle's Best plans Black Friday giveaway

November 20, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is delivering a perk to those who have to work this Black Friday, Nov. 25: free coffee.

Study: Daily deal promotions generate new customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many concerns about offering such deals are overstated.

MOOYAH to open first location in Alabama

November 17, 2011

This winter, the first MOOYAH location will move into Alabama's Jefferson and Shelby counties, with more restaurants on the way soon after.

Einstein Bros., Mile High United Way sponsor Denver Turkey Trot

November 17, 2011

Einstein Bros. Bagels has announced that it will sponsor the 2011 Mile High United Way Turkey Trot race, which is Mile High United Way’s top fundraiser.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill launches real-time loyalty program

November 17, 2011

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the launch of its real-time loyalty program. All guest loyalty rewards and points are now loaded directly to Very…

Starbucks raises prices

November 17, 2011

Starbucks Corp. has raised prices in some regions and lowered ones in others, according to a story in the Seattle Times.

Buffalo Wild Wings to acquire 15 franchised restaurants

November 16, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced its intent to acquire 15 franchised units located in Ohio and South Carolina from a franchisee group.

Boloco launches childrens menu

November 16, 2011

Boloco has unveiled its new childrens menu at the company's Concord, N.H., and Natick, Mass., locations. The menu will then roll out to other locations in…

Saladworks expands catering menu

November 16, 2011

After nearly a year of in-store testing, Saladworks has moved forward with the public debut of its new catering menu.

First impressions still count for new customers

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Food is still the biggest driver of a customer's first impression.

Owners of Genghis Grill acquire Baker Bros. American Deli

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Chalak Group Inc. has officially acquired 11-unit, Dallas-based Baker Bros American Deli. The Chalak Group also owns and operates 80-unit Genghis Grill, a…

Panera Bread opens first Brooklyn location

November 15, 2011

Panera Bread opened its first bakery-cafe in the New York borough of Brooklyn in Kings Plaza, a major mall with 150 stores and a 10-level parking garage.

Schlotzsky's marks Philly entrance with 30-unit deal

November 15, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants to the Philadelphia metro area that would also house…

Wingstop to grow by 120 units in Mexico

November 15, 2011

Based on the success of its stores in Mexico City, Wingstop has announced that the company will add 120 restaurants across Mexico over the next seven years as…

Hot Head Burritos to open 30 units in Ohio

November 15, 2011

Kettering, Ohio-based Hot Heads Burritos has signed a 30-unit deal that will double its presence in the state over the next several years.

NRA adds supply chain management to conference series

November 15, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has formed an Executive Study Group to address the many issues surrounding supply chain management.