Rubio's receives $80 million buyout offer

October 18, 2009

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. said it received an unsolicited offer from an investor group to buy the company for about $80 million.   The company said the group…

Wahoo's Fish Taco opens second college location

October 18, 2009

Wahoo's Fish Taco has opened a new franchise location at the University of California, Irvine, at the student center. Menu items include the Maui Bowl, Banzai…

Merchant Warehouse, Aldelo partnership addresses PCI compliance

October 18, 2009

Merchant Warehouse has announced a new partnership with POS software provider Aldelo designed to help hospitality organizations address the Payment Card…

Former Caribou Coffee CEO joins Boardwalk Burgers & Fries

October 18, 2009

Michael J. Coles, former chairman & CEO of Caribou Coffee, has joined a group of investors involved with Boardwalk Fresh Burger and Fries, which will open…

How Kogi BBQ got fired up

by Paul Barron — EVP, NWA

In this video interview, Kogi brand manager Mike Prasad talks about how the company used social media to launch the business.

LightSensations' easy-change-out light solution

Augustine Gallegos from the Commerce, Calif.-based company demonstrates the features of its ladderless stem fixture and recessed can light for QSRweb.co at the…

Truitt Bros. features farm-to-table pumpkin pie mix

October 15, 2009

A lackluster pie pumpkin harvest for two years running has meant a short supply of pumpkin puree and pie filling for a few producers in some parts of the…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill to franchise

October 15, 2009

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Franchising LLC has announced it will begin franchising its fast casual concept to build on the success of five restaurant…

Spicy Pickle voted Denver's best sandwich

October 15, 2009

Spicy Pickle has won the Best Sandwich Award from ABC television Channel 7 in Denver's annual A-List Awards. More than 100,000 Spicy Pickle fans cast their…

Salsarita's launches national breakfast catering program

October 14, 2009

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has expanded catering beyond lunch and dinner to include a breakfast program after testing its acceptance in select markets across…

Shane's Rib Shack launches proprietary sauce

October 14, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands company, has introduced a new dipping sauce – Shane's Shack Sauce – to be served with Shane's original chicken tenders.

McCormick reveals holiday Flavor Forecast 2009

October 14, 2009

According to the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2009: Holiday Edition, restaurants can expect to see favorite holiday flavors used in new ways. McCormick spotlights…

Recession-time wing boon causes price flip flops for chicken

October 13, 2009

The recession has been a boon for many wing restaurants, the New York times reported, as many perceived wings to be "an affordable luxury." Now, that upswing…

Diversified Restaurant Holdings teams with online stock research company

October 13, 2009

Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. has joined www.StockProfile.com, a customized Web-based platform showcasing emerging growth stocks, according to a company…

Qdoba gets new Muzak programming

October 13, 2009

Muzak, a leading provider of in-store music, messaging and branded sensory media, announced a new music solution for Qdoba Mexican Grill today. After nine…

Poll finds Americans split on ads mentioning recession

October 13, 2009

As economic woes continue, companies have to decide how to deal with the issue of the recession in their advertising. Some ignore it and find different ways…

Fuddruckers intros new premium beef patty, Web site

October 13, 2009

Austin-based burger chain Fuddruckers launched Fudds Prime burgers at participating Fuddruckers in Texas and New Mexico Tuesday, along with a new supporting…

Back to business basics

Eight steps fast casual operators can follow to be well-positioned for 2010.

Food Safety Training Institute to receive federal funding

October 12, 2009

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation that includes $1 million for The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI…

Red Mango announces new flavor on Facebook

October 12, 2009

Red Mango has announced a new seasonal flavor on its Facebook page: pumpkin spice. Each order comes with free graham cracker topping.   "This week, as many of…