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Zaxby's hits billion-dollar milestone
August 20, 2013
Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has hit $1 billion in gross sales in the past 12 months. The fast casual chicken franchise based in Athens, Ga., operates 576 units…
read nowOrange Leaf upgrades website
August 20, 2013
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt has upgraded its website, www.orangeleafyogurt.com, to allow visitors to personalize their flavor experience and share their love of…
read nowPizzaRev rolling out franchise program
August 20, 2013
L.A.-based PizzaRev is officially entering the franchise arena as part of its strategic growth plan.
read nowTrustYou.com expands into restaurant space
August 20, 2013
TrustYou, an online reputation management site specializing in the hospitality industry, has expanded into the restaurant space. Bringing its 360-degree…
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Wanna catch a Millennial? Be disruptive
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
It's not enough to have functional and emotional products; we've now entered an era of participation economy, said Jeff Fromm, Millennial expert, who…
read nowVeggie Grill to open 20th unit
August 19, 2013
Veggie Grill, the West Coast fast casual restaurant concept serving only plant-based food, will open its first restaurant in the San Diego community Thursday…
read nowStudy: Food truck business poaching QSR visits in some markets
August 19, 2013
Since food trucks began appearing on city street corners, their perceivable threat to brick-and-mortar restaurant has been debated. Now, a recent survey…
read nowNew top-your-own pizza concept marks its debut in Phoenix
August 19, 2013
The newest top-your-own pizza concept, Fired Pie, has planted a flag in the Phoenix market, at Deer Valley Towne Center.
read now5 fast casuals opening at San Diego airport
August 19, 2013
Five fast casual restaurants are opening soon at San Diego International Airport's as part of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority's comprehensive…
read nowKorean fast casual launching in Ohio
August 19, 2013
Gosh Enterprises, best known for its Charleys Philly Steaks brand, are unveiling a new fast casual concept — BiBiBop — this week in Ohio, according to the…
read nowMooyah adding 48 restaurants in Florida
August 19, 2013
MOOYAH has an ambitious growth plan for the state of Florida, focusing on Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach, the Fort Myers/Naples area…
read nowChicken Salad Chick to open 2nd location in SC
August 19, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick will open a new franchise location in Columbia, S.C. The new restaurant will be at 5109 Sunset Blvd.
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Asian Box CEO: Gluten-free zone leading to brand's growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The 1-year-old concept is gearing up for growth.
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4 characteristics of organizational catering alignment
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
To increase sales, catering will need to have share of mind internally as well as proper budgetary support from every department within your organization.
read nowCaliBurger to open in Bahrain
August 16, 2013
CaliBurger recently signed a major master franchise deal for all of the Middle East, including a 5-unit sub deal for Bahrain. CaliBurger has signed 201…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings hosting fantasy football events
August 16, 2013
Buffalo Wild Wings is kicking off fantasy football season by providing groups of eight or more that register to hold draft parties at the restaurant with…
read nowFoodservice equipment company enhances website
August 16, 2013
Taylor Company, a provider of foodservice equipment, has introduced Taylor-Company.com, a new website designed to educate customers about the company's…
read nowTeriyaki Madness expanding throughout Southern California
August 16, 2013
Teriyaki Madness has completed four franchise agreements that will bring seven locations to Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County and…
read nowRegistration open for free webinar: Training 2.0 - When Learning Goes Social
August 16, 2013
Training teams is an essential part of any restaurant's operations, but how that training is accomplished is changing in positive ways that help learners be…
read nowReport: Restaurant salaries, benefits looking brighter
August 16, 2013
People Report has released the 2013 Corporate Compensation and Benefits Survey, which answered these questions: Are restaurant employees' compensation and…
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