International Success: A guide to global expansion

Local knowledge and adaptability are two key components of a successful restaurant-franchise strategy.

Salsarita's celebrates Cinco de Mayo 55 cent combos

April 28, 2010

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a week-long promotion at its restaurants across the country. From May 3-9, guests can add a large…

Saladworks rolls out new menu items

April 28, 2010

Saladworks has unveiled its new menu, now available in more than 100 locations nationwide. All Saladworks restaurants now offer more than 50 fresh salad…

Red Mango signs Westchester County franchise deal

April 28, 2010

Red Mango has announced a development agreement to open four stores in Westchester County, New York.   The deal was signed between Red Mango and Brandy…

Freshii to enter Arizona market

April 28, 2010

Entrepreneur father-and-son team Dale and Dave I. Singh have signed a multiunit franchise deal to open and operate five Freshii restaurants in Arizona. The new…

Salsarita's celebrates Cinco de Mayo 55 cent combos

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April 28, 2010

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a week-long promotion at its restaurants across the country. From May 3-9, guests can add a large…

Saladworks rolls out new menu items

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April 28, 2010

Saladworks has unveiled its new menu, now available in more than 100 locations nationwide. All Saladworks restaurants now offer more than 50 fresh salad…

Red Mango signs Westchester County franchise deal

by

April 28, 2010

Red Mango has announced a development agreement to open four stores in Westchester County, New York.   The deal was signed between Red Mango and Brandy…

Freshii to enter Arizona market

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April 28, 2010

Entrepreneur father-and-son team Dale and Dave I. Singh have signed a multiunit franchise deal to open and operate five Freshii restaurants in Arizona. The new…

Can restaurants afford food safety?

With the impending Food Safety Bill debate, restaurant leaders are asking how much reporting is too much.

Zaxby's partners with Colt Ford for chicken giveaway

April 27, 2010

Average Joes Entertainment and Zaxby's have partnered to offer Colt Ford fans the opportunity to get a free meal deal when they purchase a copy of Ford's…

Cosi sells 13 Washington, D.C., restaurants for $8.4M

April 27, 2010

Cosi Inc. has announced that it has sold 13 restaurants in the Washington, D.C., market to Capitol C Restaurants for $8.4 million. The restaurants will operate…

Buffalo Wild Wings reports flat same-store sales

April 27, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2010.

Panera Bread systemwide comps up 9.5%

April 27, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported a company-owned same-store sales increase of 10 percent for its first 2010 quarter ended March 30, 2010.

Fast Casual Executive Summit registration opens

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 27, 2010

The Fast Casual Executive Summit has announced it is now accepting requests for invitations for its 2010 event. The fourth annual Summit will be held Oct.

Can restaurants afford food safety?

With the impending Food Safety Bill debate, restaurant leaders are asking how much reporting is too much.

Zaxby's partners with Colt Ford for chicken giveaway

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April 27, 2010

Average Joes Entertainment and Zaxby's have partnered to offer Colt Ford fans the opportunity to get a free meal deal when they purchase a copy of Ford's…

Cosi sells 13 Washington, D.C., restaurants for $8.4M

by

April 27, 2010

Cosi Inc. has announced that it has sold 13 restaurants in the Washington, D.C., market to Capitol C Restaurants for $8.4 million. The restaurants will operate…

Buffalo Wild Wings reports flat same-store sales

by

April 27, 2010

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2010.

Panera Bread systemwide comps up 9.5%

by

April 27, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported a company-owned same-store sales increase of 10 percent for its first 2010 quarter ended March 30, 2010.