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Aramark launches on-campus burger brand
September 24, 2009
Aramark Higher Education has launched Burger Studio, a student-designed on-campus burger brand. Using electronic touchscreen ordering kiosks, students can…
read nowTaco Del Mar names new CFO
September 24, 2009
Taco Del Mar Franchising Corp. has appointed Rick Braa as the company's new chief financial officer. Braa comes to Taco Del Mar with an extensive career in…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe sends sweepstakes winner to Hollywood
September 24, 2009
Tropical Smoothie Café has announced the winner of its sweepstakes celebrating the movie release of SHORTS, starring Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and James…
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A review of Chipotle's iPhone app
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
FastCasual.com publisher Paul Barron gives his impression of Chipotle's free mobile application.
read nowJamba Juice launches franchise information Web site
September 23, 2009
Jamba Juice has debuted its new franchise Web site, the company has announced. The new franchise site, also accessible directly from the company Web site, is…
read nowSpicy Pickle completes financing transactions
September 23, 2009
Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., the operator and franchisor of the Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Café brands, has completed two financing transactions…
read nowChipotle to offer free kids' meals
September 22, 2009
According to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, Chipotle will launch a new kids' menu Sunday, along with a new free kids' meal promotion. Every Sunday between Sept. 2…
read nowStarbucks unveils iPhone app
September 22, 2009
Starbucks Corp. has caught the iPhone buzz with its launch of a store-location and menu application, and is testing a second app that will let customers use…
read nowCosta Vida adds fish tacos to the menu
September 22, 2009
Costa Vida has announced the addition of fresh-baked, made-to-order fish tacos to the chain's health-conscious menu options. Costa Vida's fish tacos consist of…
read nowTargetCast Networks purchases Ripple TV, expands fast casual footprint
September 22, 2009
TargetCast Networks Inc. (TCN) has acquired Ripple TV, creating a national ad-based digital out-of-home (DOOH) network in more than 1,400 locations on 3,42…
read nowSmashburger franchise deal focuses on airport locations
September 22, 2009
Smashburger has announced its partnership with PhaseNext Hospitality — a minority- and woman-owned multi-concept franchise operator focusing on non-traditional…
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Fast Casual Executive Summit: Tough times bring operators together
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The most successful brands are opening up to one another as the industry awaits signs of recovery.
read nowSmashburger signs seven-unit Oklahoma City deal
September 21, 2009
Smashburger has signed a deal with Klepper Capital Group LLC. to operate seven restaurants in the Oklahoma City metro area. The first store will open in March…
read nowBaja Fresh opens second NYC location
September 21, 2009
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its second New York City location. The store celebrated its opening Sept. 16 by selling $…
read nowNPD: Lingering unemployment will delay restaurant industry recovery
September 21, 2009
Current economic indicators point to recovery, but persistent high unemployment will continue to plague the restaurant industry several months after the…
read nowTogo's stands by pastrami sandwich with money-back guarantee
September 21, 2009
Togo's Eateries Inc., the California sandwich chain known for its made-to-order sandwiches, will announce the launch of an its Pastrami Guarantee with a new…
read nowPanera Bread continues with Indianapolis expansion
September 21, 2009
Panera Bread Co. will open its most recent Indianapolis location Sept. 23. The new store is in downtown Indianapolis at Claypool Court and features an outdoor…
read nowRestaurant Magic, Heartland Payment Systems partner
September 20, 2009
Payments processor Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with Restaurant Magic Software to provide regional and national chains with a variety of operational…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens fifth location
September 20, 2009
Centennial, Colo.-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has opened in Englewood, Colo., marking the concept's fifth location. The restaurant was founded in…
read nowSteve Ells talks about Chipotle's success
September 20, 2009
Steve Ells was looking to launch a fine-dining restaurant when he opened his first Chipotle Mexican Grill. However, he found Chipotle's "food with integrity…
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