Wingstop heads south of the border

January 6, 2011

Wingstop is spreading its wings even wider in Mexico through a 20-unit expansion agreement with international franchisee WIS de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe rolls out flatbread pizzas

January 6, 2011

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe has announced a systemwide and immediate roll out of its new Artisan Flatbread Pizza.

Panda Restaurant Group picks talent management provider

January 6, 2011

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has tapped Taleo Corporation to provide its on-demand talent management solutions for recruiting, onboarding, assessments and…

Jamba Juice launches line of probiotic yogurt beverages

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 6, 2011

Jamba Juice has announced the launch of its Jamba Probiotic Fruit and Yogurt Blends made with Jamba's specially formulated Probiotic Boost. The beverages…

Opinion: Great expectations in customer service

Penn Station president Craig Dunway discusses the issues that make customer service a win or lose proposition.

U.S. Foodservice breaks ground on $24M distribution center

January 5, 2011

U.S. Foodservice-Albuquerque broke ground on a $24 million distribution center that will enable the company to provide better service to customers throughout…

Bruegger’s new items mark the New Year

January 5, 2011

Bruegger’s has run in the New Year with new permanent and limited-time additions to its menu.

Freebirds marks USC opening

January 5, 2011

In the days leading up to the opening of the new USC restaurant, FREEBIRDS World Burrito and its charitable arm, FREEBIRDS World Works, is partnering with…

Red Mango 2010: Record growth

January 5, 2011

Red Mango has announced a record year of expansion in 2010 that included the awarding of franchise agreements totaling 147 locations. The company also opened…

Beautiful Brands adds to growing portfolio

January 4, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Kansas City-based cupcakery, Smallcakes, to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise…

Genghis Grill launches $10,000 giveaway

January 4, 2011

Genghis Grill has introduced a new healthy-influenced campaign in partnership with Dallas-based Medical City Hospital. The campaign, Health Kwest, challenges…

Starbucks marks milestone with new logo

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Starbucks has altered its iconic logo, removing the company name from the label that showcases its memorable mermaid…

Starbucks extends VIA offering, product footprint

January 3, 2011

Building on the momentum of the Starbucks VIA Ready Brew product line, Starbucks has announced the availability of Starbucks VIA French Roast in all U.S. and…

Chipotle to present at investor conferences

January 3, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced that it will present at two investor conferences.

Fazoli’s bakes up 400-calorie menu

January 3, 2011

Just in time for those New Year's resolutions, Fazoli’s is introducing four new, limited-time Mini Bakes, all with 400 calories or less.

Freshii opens in West Hollywood

January 3, 2011

Los Angeles' beloved destination for foodies, the original Farmers Market, is adding Freshii to its list of restaurants. Already creating a buzz in Brentwood…

Popeyes commits to NRA ProStart program

January 3, 2011

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s (NRAEF) fundraising initiative has officially kicked off, benefiting its ProStart program, a…

Cereal Bowl pouring on digital menu boards

January 2, 2011

The Cereal Bowl restaurant chain recently announced that it has opened its first all-digital restaurant in New Brunswick, N.J. Its digital signage is comprised…

Restaurant Performance Index posts November decline

January 2, 2011

As a result of a downtick in same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) fell below…

Corner Bakery extends low-cal menu

January 2, 2011

Corner Bakery Cafe has announced an extension to its “100 Under 600” program that features more than 100 different combinations of sandwiches, panini…