Rumbi Island Grill to open in California

August 27, 2009

Rumbi Island Grill will open its first California restaurant Sept. 21 in Mission Viejo, the company has announced. Rumbi Island Grill currently operates 2…

Beef recall questioned

August 27, 2009

According to an article in Capital Press, the federal Food Safety and Inspection Service insists that it is staying on top of potential contamination at meat…

QSRs shift focus to premium burgers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

With big-name brands such as McDonald's offering Angus beef burgers, segment competition sizzles.

Wingstop adds boneless wings

August 26, 2009

Wingstop has introduced boneless wings in restaurants nationwide, made from 100 percent all-white meat, battered and breaded in Wingstop's proprietary recipe.

Tasti-D-Lite to open in Mexico City

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 26, 2009

Tasti D-Lite is getting ready to enter the Mexico market with its first master franchise agreement for Mexico City. The agreement between Samuel Tarrab and…

Tropical Smoothie to let kids eat free

August 25, 2009

Tropical Smoothie Café is celebrating the introduction of its new Kids Combo Meals by offering kids 12 and younger a chance to enjoy the meals for free on…

Smashburger inks Las Vegas, Southwest Utah franchise deal

August 25, 2009

Smashburger has signed an agreement with SB Las Vegas LLC to operate 20 restaurants in the Las Vegas metro area, as well as in St. George and Cedar City, Utah.

Beautiful Brands signs another concept to its franchise roster

August 25, 2009

Beautiful Brands International has signed Tulsa-based restaurant Cafe Olé to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide. The agreement…

People, Process and Technology: A layered approach to customer credit card security

Ensure the right balance of these components, and you will produce a payments security mindset that will become part of your operation's DNA.

Bruegger's to re-enter Seattle market

August 24, 2009

Breugger's once had 22 stores in the Seattle area in the mid-1990s. But the company was sold, and new owners closed the local shops, according to a story in…

Pei Wei intros Japanese Chile Beef Ramen

August 24, 2009

Pei Wei Asian Diner has announced the debut of a new dish, conceived to revolutionize the way people think about everyday ramen noodles.   The new dish…

Wahoo's names Tom Orbe VP

August 24, 2009

Wahoo's Fish Taco has appointed Tom Orbe as vice president, responsible for the company's franchise program. Orbe, a Wahoo's franchisee, brings extensive…

Chipotle ordering app now available

August 24, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill has made its new ordering application available on the Apple App Store. The mobile ordering app gives iPhone and iPod touch users the…

UFood closes Salt Lake City restaurant

August 23, 2009

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced today that its Salt Lake City franchisee has terminated the operation of the UFood Grill Restaurant in the city, as a…

Lime Fresh hires former Starbucks official

August 23, 2009

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has hired former Starbucks director of new store development, Angela Kenyon as Lime's new VP of development to help the Lime concept…

Rubio's campaign for All-American Taco LTO deemed a success

August 23, 2009

Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill and Internet presence management firm Red Door Interactive are touting the success of the recent online media campaign for Rubio's…

White paper: How to use customer complaints to your advantage

How guest complaints can be used to boost your customer service.

Dallas sees growth in fast casuals

August 20, 2009

Although restaurant growth in Dallas has slowed in the past few years, industry experts see the area as a growth opportunity, according to the Dallas Morning…

Starbucks to raise prices on some drinks

The price of some drinks, such as 12-ounce lattes and brewed coffees, will decrease an average of 5 cents to 15 cents.

FlatTop Grill merges with Stir Crazy

August 20, 2009

The casual-dining brand Stir Crazy Restaurants and fast casual FlatTop Grill have combined to form Flat Out Crazy LLC, to be headquartered in Chicago. The…