Togo’s voluntarily recalls pastrami meat

May 15, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches recently learned that the supplier of its pastrami meat product, Rose & Shore, has issued a voluntary recall in accordance with USDA…

Trending Now: The growth of see-through food

How consumer desires for menu authenticity and transparency is effecting menu development in a big way.

UFood Restaurant Group to build third Aberdeen unit

May 15, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has awarded the company a contract to build and operate a third…

BG Urban Café launches new brand strategy

May 15, 2011

The BG Urban Café has announced the grand opening of the company's rebranded fast casual restaurants, formally known as Bread Garden.

Cosi Inc. reports Q1 net loss

May 15, 2011

Così Inc. has reported a net loss for its first quarter ended March 28, 2011, of $2.1 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted common share. The loss is down…

Technomic: Fast casual continues to outpace industry

May 15, 2011

The fast casual category continued to outpace the restaurant industry as a whole in 2010, with the Top 100 fast casual chains growing 6 percent to nearly $18.…

Jamba Juice joins forces with USA Water Polo

May 12, 2011

Jamba Juice Company has announced that they will join forces with the USA Water Polo to help their clubs raise funds through the onsite sale of Jamba's…

Five Guys receives $1 million investment boost

May 12, 2011

United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, has announced that it is providing $1 million in financing to Five Guys Burgers and Fries owner…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Today’s employee, tomorrow’s unemployed

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

A few weeks ago I was sitting at the bar at Harry Caray’s in Chicago’s Midway airport. I was at a stool next to the server station and happened to overhear a…

Bobby's Burger Palace to open in College Park, Md.

May 11, 2011

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay will open a location of his fast casual burger concept restaurant, Bobby's Burger Palace, in the new luxury student housing complex…

Bruegger’s cuts calories with new Skinny Bagel

May 11, 2011

Bruegger’s has announced its first ever Skinny Bagel, a classic bagel, but with 100 fewer calories.  Bruegger’s Skinny Bagel will be offered in all of the…

Seattle’s Best Coffee expands distribution range

May 11, 2011

Seattle’s Best Coffee's announced its distribution now includes 50,000 locations in the United States and Canada. The effort kick-started one year ago when the…

Togo’s to develop 11 new West Coast locations

May 10, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches has announced the signing of six agreements with single and multi-unit developers that would bring 11 new locations to California. The…

Einstein Noah unveils new corporate wellness program

May 10, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. (ENRGI) has implemented a new wellness program, the ENRGI & You Wellness Program, which went into effect May 2.

Top 100: Muscle Maker Grill No. 86

May 10, 2011

86. Muscle Maker Grill

Top 100: Baker Bros American Deli No. 82

May 10, 2011

82. Baker Bros American Deli

Top 100: Boudin SF No.81

May 10, 2011

81. Boudin SF

Top 100: Leeann Chin’s Asian Cuisine No. 80

May 10, 2011

80. Leeann Chin’s Asian Cuisine

Retail Customer Experience publishes comprehensive guide to PCI DSS compliance

May 10, 2011

Retail Customer Experience has announced the publication of "Understanding PCI DSS and Payment Card Security," a comprehensive guide to card payment security.