Juice It Up! opens in Eastvale, California

December 8, 2014

The location is the first for Eastvale and owner Faiza Saeed, who currently franchises a convenience store chain.

North Carolina Qdoba target of 'nurse-in' following incident

December 8, 2014

A group of moms staged a 'nurse-in' at a North Carolina Qdoba in support of another mom who was asked to cover up while breastfeeding her infant son, according…

Report links Jimmy John’s 2013 Colorado E. coli outbreak to imported cucumbers

December 8, 2014

The cucumbers were not contaminated by Jimmy John's crew members, but sometimes during growing, harvest, transport or distribution of the produce, which was…

Baskin-Robbins, DQ, Taco Bell among creative finalists for the year

December 8, 2014

Ace Metrix has announced its 2014 Brand of the Year Watch List, its finalists of brands with the top-performing creative. Winners will be announced Jan. 7 and…

Charlotte-area McAlister's franchisee enters multiyear sponsorship deal with Hornets

December 8, 2014

McAlister's sweet tea and a small selection of sandwiches, salads and spuds will be sold at the Time Warner Cable Arena where the Hornets play.

Blue Pacific Grill lands spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com

December 5, 2014

HealthyDiningFinder.com has added Perrysburg, Ohio's Blue Pacific Grill to its lists of partners.

Akerman law firm forms National Restaurant Industry Group

December 5, 2014

The new group includes nearly 30 lawyers and regulatory professionals with broad experience representing restaurant industry clients in major U.S. and…

Corner Bakery Cafe adds New Jersey location

December 5, 2014

The North Brunswick cafe marks the second of 20 locations that local operating partner Andy Race and President and CEO Nirav Mehta of Yum & Chill Restaurant…

Potbelly sets sights on North Carolina

December 5, 2014

The region has been targeted for expansion because of its strong mix of attractive residential and growing business communities, according to a company press…

BURGERFI announces Jupiter, Florida grand opening

December 5, 2014

The new location is the Florida-based chain's 25th in its home state and its 64th systemwide, with an additional 50 locations are slated to open by the end of…

The four 'Cs' driving Jason's Deli's success

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jason's Deli racks up around $2.5M in AUVs. It's achieving that success by sticking with its core strengths, listening to customers, maintaining control and…

In 5 years, your whole day could revolve around Starbucks

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 5, 2014

Just when you thought the coffee behemoth can't possibly get any bigger, it announces a five-year plan to grow even more through non-traditional…

Top 100: Technologies – Using social and mobile for training

December 5, 2014

Using social and mobile for training is number three on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Technologies.

Costa Vida sets out to 'debunk gluten-free diet myths'

December 4, 2014

The fresh Mex chain is partnering with "Fit2Fat2Fit" Drew Manning, who is working to 'debunk the gluten-free diet trend, showing consumers the wrong way and…

Maui Wowi Hawaiian surfs into West Palm Beach, Florida

December 4, 2014

The location at the Palm Beach Outlets is located on the east side of the shopping center in front of the New York & Company Outlet.

Belly up to the bar: Alcohol sales expected to improve modestly in 2015

December 4, 2014

Drink sales in bars and restaurants are projected to grow modestly in 2015, according to new research from Technomic. The market research firm says conditions…

Pollo Tropical continues Texas expansion

December 4, 2014

Pollo Tropical announced the opening of its third Houston area restaurant near the Galleria on Westheimer Road.

JJ's Red Hots kicks off '12 Days of Hot Dogs' promo

December 4, 2014

JJ's will then pick 12 finalists from customer-submitted hot dog ideas and feature each for a day during 12 Days of Hot Dogs, beginning Dec. 11.

Two deals will net 27 new locations for Wahlburgers

December 4, 2014

Two new deals mark Wahlburgers' entry into Florida and New York.

Jamba Juice reports increased sales, progress toward 'asset light' model

December 4, 2014

Jamba Juice refranchised 13 stores and added 51 new global franchise stores through the end of the third quarter, and reported mid-single digit percentage…