LYFE Kitchen spreads to Dallas market

May 29, 2014

LYFE Kitchen will open three restaurants in the Dallas market this summer, including Plano on June 13, Preston Center on June 27, and West Village on July 25.

Are you ready to add off-premise catering to your business?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Catering should never be an afterthought; it's a lot of work and it reflects your reputation and brand.

Teriyaki Madness CEO discusses the drivers behind the company's growth

Teriyaki Madness is set to triple its current footprint.

How the entrepreneurial spirit can lead to new heights

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Every successful brand in the multiunit restaurant community began with an entrepreneur who had vision and passion.

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express plan 10 cobranded locations in Singapore

May 28, 2014

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Cafe have signed a development deal with Eftech Lifestyle SDN BHD to bring 10 cobranded locations to Singapore. According to a news…

Corner Bakery eyes Seattle and Vegas for expansion

May 28, 2014

Corner Bakery Café has signed two multiunit development agreements with California-based businessman Anil Yadav, CEO of JIB Management, who plans to open 1…

Caribou Coffee recognized for loyalty marketing innovation

May 28, 2014

Caribou Coffee is one of five companies that received a COLLOQUY Recognizes award, honoring programs and companies that “exemplify the most innovative…

Boneheads announces overseas debut with Pakistan agreement

May 28, 2014

Boneheads Grilled Fish and Chicken has announced its entry overseas, with a franchise development agreement to open five locations in Pakistan. With two…

Report: Taste and cost continue to be gluten-free barriers for consumers

May 28, 2014

Although just 11 percent of U.S. households follow a gluten-free diet, about 25 percent of consumers believe that gluten-free is good for everyone, according…

CaliBurger plans 25-unit development in Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2014

CaliBurger announced that it will open its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in 2014 as part of a 25- unit development plan. The opening will take place in the…

Einstein Noah launches summer menu

May 28, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has rolled out its new seasonal menu to kick off summer. The menu is available at all Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York…

Orange Leaf FroYo enters China

May 28, 2014

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt announced it will open its first stores in China sometime this year. The first two stores will be located in Shanghai and were…

Schlotzsky's partners with MonkeyMedia for new catering program

May 27, 2014

Schlotzsky's has signed a deal with MonkeyMedia Software to initiate its off-premise strategy. According to a news release, MonkeyMedia Software, via its MMS…

How to keep pace with changing flavor trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Customers' preferences are more sophisticated than ever, and should be considered in the R&D process.

McDonald’s automated cashier: Will it win with millennials?

by Jeff Fromm — Executive Vice President, Barkley

Using self-service kiosks will provide the chain with customer data to enable more personal engagement and purchasing suggestions.

Schlotzsky's unveils Oklahoma expansion plans

May 27, 2014

Schlotzsky's has announced plans to expand throughout Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The brand currently has 14 locations in the state. According…

Maui Wowi's new Dallas franchisee plans first of many locations

May 27, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is opening a new location inside the food court at The Shops at Willow Bend in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas. The new location, owned by…

Noodles & Co. acquires 16 franchised locations

May 27, 2014

Noodles & Company has entered into an agreement to purchase 16 franchised restaurants for approximately $13.4 million. The acquisition is expected to close…

Jamba Juice plans food bank fundraiser

May 27, 2014

Jamba Juice stores in all five New York City boroughs will encourage customers to donate $1 to Food Bank For New York City. In return, they will receive a…

Bruegger’s Bagels to open in Dallas Airport’s main terminal

May 23, 2014

Bruegger’s Bagels announced today a new main terminal development slated to open in November at Dallas Love Field Airport.