Saladworks eyes Maryland expansion

April 7, 2011

Saladworks has announced a development agreement that calls for five franchise locations to open in Maryland within the next two years.

Buffalo Wild Wings commits to investor conference

April 7, 2011

Minneapolis-based Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced that it will present the Baird Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on May 10.

Technomic: Lower calorie items more available

April 7, 2011

Recent research conducted by Technomic finds that more restaurant chains are providing menu items with fewer than 550 calories.

Chipotle launches $10,000 challenge

April 6, 2011

For the last five weeks, Chipotle Mexican Grill has wrapped its signature burritos in gold foil to call attention to the chain's use of premium quality…

Charley’s Grilled Subs hires first COO

April 6, 2011

For the first time in the restaurant chain’s 25-year history, Charley’s Grilled Subs has hired a chief operating officer to guide the brand into the future.

BBI to open multi-brand locations in N.C., Oklahoma

April 6, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced plans to open its first multi-branded stores in Durant, Okla., and Raleigh, N.C. The new stores are slated to open…

Truitt Bros. receives newcomer award from Culver’s Restaurants

April 6, 2011

Because of its ability to supply the Culver’s restaurant chain with pumpkin puree and pie filling during a shortage in 2010, Truitt Brothers has been given the…

MOD Pizza’s growth boosted by Starbucks-heavy advisory group

April 5, 2011

MOD Pizza has opened its fourth unit, located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Wingstop Q1 sales up 2.5 percent

April 5, 2011

Texas-based Wingstop released its first quarter 2011 results, which included a same-store sales increase of 2.5 percent over the same quarter last year.

NEXTEP adds iPad Ordering to portfolio

April 5, 2011

Troy, Mich.-based NEXTEP Systems, a provider of customer self-order technology, has added iPad Ordering to its automated ordering portfolio.

Macro trends to shift thinking in fast casual

More modern and creative cuisine and beverages to make fast casual menu appearances.

Spicy Pickle growth prospects sweeten for 2011

No longer sour, the chain will open a new prototype location this month.

Chipotle taps new digital agency

April 4, 2011

New York-based digital agency Rokkan has been selected by Chipotle Mexican Grill for several digital marketing and brand awareness initiatives in 2011.

Baja Fresh boss to go undercover

April 4, 2011

Baja Fresh CEO David Kim will appear on CBS' hit series "Undercover Boss" at 9 p.m. ET on April 10.

Jamba Juice opens at Philadelphia International Airport

April 4, 2011

Ray Jones, principal of RJ Franchise 2, recently celebrated the opening of his first Jamba Juice unit, which is located in Terminal D at the Philadelphia…

Zaxby's leverages star power for new ad campaign

April 4, 2011

Zaxby's has enlisted two celebrities for its latest TV advertising campaign. Ryan Stiles, best known for his work on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "The Drew…

Timothy's World Coffee opens first US location

April 4, 2011

Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first U.S. location at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Timothy's café holdings were acquired by Bruegger's…

Tom & Eddie's ready for more expansion

April 3, 2011

Tom & Eddie's is set to open its third location in Deerfield, Ill. in June with its largest restaurant to date.

GE Capital: Expect slow, steady restaurant industry gains

April 3, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance held its Restaurant Leadership Conference last week. The conference included results from the 21st edition of the Chain…

Boston Market donates more than $825K to children’s charity

March 31, 2011

Boston Market presented a check this week for $829,091.59 to Give Kids The World, a nonprofit resort in Central Florida designed to provide memorable…