Dr. McDreamy 'looks green monster in the eye' to win Tully's bid

January 4, 2013

Actor Patrick Dempsey, AKA Dr. McDreamy, announced Thursday via twitter and a TV interview that his company is buying Tully's Coffee.

4 keys to increasing online ticket averages through suggestive selling

by Duessa Holscher — marketing, Granbury Restaurant Solutions

When the customer chooses to check out, it's a great opportunity to review their order and make a final suggestion for drinks, appetizers or desserts.

Bennigan's adding Texas unit

January 3, 2013

Bennigan's Franchising Company announced today that a new location has opened in Fort Worth, Texas. Located at 4646 S.W. Loop 820, at the intersection of I-2…

Starbucks expands Asian footprint

January 3, 2013

Vietnam is the latest country to offer its citizens Starbucks Coffee. The company opens its first store next month in Ho Chi Minh City, operated by Hong Kong…

Actor Patrick Dempsey battling Starbucks for control of Tully's

January 3, 2013

Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey may soon be an owner of the now bankrupt Tully's Coffee based in Seattle, but not if Starbucks has anything to do with it.

Tax agreement paves way for steady franchise growth

January 2, 2013

The International Franchise Association today applauded passage of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a bipartisan agreement to avert the…

Fitch: Stable outlook for US fast casuals, QSRs

January 2, 2013

The credit outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry remains stable for 2013, as restaurants adjust operating and financial strategies to manage challenging…

Top 100: People - David Rutkauskas

December 31, 2012

No. 10: David RutkauskasFounder, Beautiful Brands Intl.

Snapfinger earns highest level of PCI compliance

December 31, 2012

ControlCase, provider of compliance, information security and risk management solutions, has certified restaurant food ordering and payment application…

Two fast casuals celebrate New Year with LTOs

December 31, 2012

While many people will make New Year's Resolutions, two fast casual concepts — Cowboy Chicken and I Dream of Falafel — are running specials to help kick off…

NRA: Restaurant operators still uncertain about economy despite higher November same-store sales

December 31, 2012

Buoyed by positive same-store sales and customer traffic results, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose in November.…

Fast casuals should embrace mobile payments for competitive edge

December 31, 2012

Electronic Commerce International, a provider of credit card processing for small business, has predicted that 2013 will be another big year for mobile…

Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

Yogurtland adds Greek yogurt to menu

December 28, 2012

Yogurtland is ringing in the New Year with new flavors, including the brand's first Greek yogurt flavor — raspberry banana. Also new to the menu is guava…

Barberitos treating teachers to free meal

December 28, 2012

A Barberitos location in Watkinsville, Ga., is offering a free meal on Jan. 2 to any Oconee County teacher with an ID badge.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop teams up with children's charity

December 28, 2012

Dallas-Fort Worth-area corporate- and franchisee-owned Fuzzy's Taco Shop locations have teamed up with A Wish With Wings to help grant wishes for Texas…

Report: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness

December 28, 2012

SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…

Top 100: People - Howard Schultz

December 27, 2012

No. 8: Howard SchultzCEO, Starbucks

Top 100: People - Stacey Kane

December 27, 2012

No. 9: Stacey KaneVice president of marketing,California Tortilla

Founder of Pancheros talks business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Finding high-quality real estate is key to the chain's expansion goals.