Why opportunities for fast casuals go up when guests buy down

by Mike Wittenstein — Customer Experience and Service Designer, Storyminers

Operators should focus on the new opportunities that abound during the current economy. Part I.

H1N1-fighting garlic, ginger see price spikes in China

December 3, 2009

Long believed to provide a variety of health benefits, garlic and ginger have seen increased demand in China during this flu season, according to consulting…

Pita Pit releases integrated gift and loyalty card program

December 3, 2009

Pita Pit USA announced today the creation of a new nationwide gift card and loyalty program just in time for the holiday shopping season.   Known as the "PIT…

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

H1N1-fighting garlic, ginger see price spikes in China

by

December 3, 2009

Long believed to provide a variety of health benefits, garlic and ginger have seen increased demand in China during this flu season, according to consulting…

Pita Pit releases integrated gift and loyalty card program

by

December 3, 2009

Pita Pit USA announced today the creation of a new nationwide gift card and loyalty program just in time for the holiday shopping season.   Known as the "PIT…

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

Smashburger to develop New Jersey market

December 2, 2009

Smashburger will open its first New Jersey location in 2009 through a franchise agreement with Smash Enterprises LLC to develop 30 stores in the state. The…

IFA data outlines impact of lending shortfall

December 2, 2009

As lenders continue to limit financing to new franchise business owners, the ramifications will be felt in years to come, from the job market to economic…

Wingstop to open first New York-area restaurant

December 2, 2009

Wingstop has announced plans to open its first New York restaurant, signaling the first of more than 70 openings planned as part of an aggressive expansion…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

Smashburger to develop New Jersey market

by

December 2, 2009

Smashburger will open its first New Jersey location in 2009 through a franchise agreement with Smash Enterprises LLC to develop 30 stores in the state. The…

IFA data outlines impact of lending shortfall

by

December 2, 2009

As lenders continue to limit financing to new franchise business owners, the ramifications will be felt in years to come, from the job market to economic…

Wingstop to open first New York-area restaurant

by

December 2, 2009

Wingstop has announced plans to open its first New York restaurant, signaling the first of more than 70 openings planned as part of an aggressive expansion…

Fast casual chains grew fastest among limited-service Mexican restaurants

by

December 2, 2009

Nine of the ten fastest growing Mexican limited-service restaurants last year were fast casual chains, finds foodservice industry consultant Technomic. …

NRA partners with Ecolab for ServSafe program

December 1, 2009

The National Restaurant Association announced that it has entered into a sole distributor partnership with Ecolab Inc., which has been granted the exclusive…

NPD report: Gen Y to be biggest influencer in 10-year food trends

December 1, 2009

Each generation will make a distinctive mark on how and what Americans will be eating in 10 years, according to The NPD Group, a leading market research…

Burgerville adds local pear chutney and more to new items

December 1, 2009

Burgerville's new crispy chicken sandwich with pear chutney takes a golden fried chicken breast, Tillamook Swiss cheese and Oregon D'Anjou Pear chutney, tops…

Taco Del Mar names Elizabeth Andreini chief marketing officer

December 1, 2009

Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Andreini as the company's new chief marketing officer.   Andreini comes to Taco Del…

Noodles & Co. deploys Trend Micro Deep Security for PCI compliance

December 1, 2009

Trend Micro Inc. has announced that Noodles & Company has deployed Trend Micro Deep Security to address the major PCI compliance requirements, for overall…