Fatburger hitting the streets of NYC

December 10, 2012

Fatburger has inked an agreement with The Riese Organization to bring the brand to New York City and surrounding areas. The first location will open in the…

Einstein Noah announces $4 special dividend

December 7, 2012

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, announced that its board of…

Schlotzsky's outlines 2013 growth plan

December 7, 2012

Schlotzsky's this week unveiled its growth plan for 2013, in which the chain hopes to open 50 locations nationwide.

Freshii to make its debut in Asia

December 7, 2012

Freshii will expand across China with a master development agreement recently signed with ICON.

Starbucks agrees to pay British taxes

December 7, 2012

Following a backlash from the news of its British tax avoidance, Starbucks has since reversed course and has agreed to pay £10 million annually in taxes in…

3 trends that shaped fast casual in 2012

Government regulations, a commitment to healthier menus and a new focus on beverages topped the list of 2012's most important trends.

Boston Market breaks Thanksgiving sales records

December 6, 2012

Boston Market announced that it broke company sales records for the Thanksgiving holiday. Total sales per restaurant from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23 were up 1…

Elevation Burger solidifies presence in DC area

December 6, 2012

Elevation Burger has opened two more locations in Fairfax, Va.. One is at Fair Oaks Mall, and the other is at the Turnpike Shopping Center in Fairfax City…

Barberitos opening 31st unit

December 6, 2012

Barberitos Franchising Inc. announced the opening of its 31st restaurant location in Cary, N.C. The store will open in February 2013.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes celebrates franchisees

December 6, 2012

MOOYAH honored its outstanding employees and franchisees at the company's 2012 convention Nov. 13-15 in Frisco, Texas. The awards recognize the success of…

Technomic outlines restaurant visit drivers

December 5, 2012

Techmonic's new report, "Menu Positioning and Occasion Driver Consumer Trend," outlines consumer behavior and preferences regarding dining occasions.

Granbury Restaurant Solutions acquires R-Stream LLC

December 5, 2012

Granbury Restaurant Solutions has completed the asset acquisition of R-Stream LLC, providers of enterprise management and point-of-sale solutions to the…

Firehouse Subs gets in the holiday spirit with two LTOs

December 5, 2012

With the holiday season in full swing, Firehouse Subs is providing two-limited time offers. The chain is giving away a free dessert with any gift card purchase…

Johnny Rockets opening in Colombia

December 5, 2012

Johnny Rockets has announced a franchise agreement with finance veterans Roxana Garces and Jaime Lopez to open 10 Johnny Rockets restaurants in Colombia over…

Women's Foodservice Forum seeking nominations for SOAR

December 5, 2012

The Women’s Foodservice Forum is now accepting nominations for the seventh Jackie B. Trujillo Outstanding SOAR Award, sponsored by YUM! Brands. The award…

Former McAlister's franchisee to open Salsarita's in Miss.

December 5, 2012

Salsarita's, the national 80-unit Fresh Mexican Cantina chain, is opening 10 locations throughout Mississippi over the next five years. Area developer J.C.

'To Russia with Love:' Wingstop opening soon in Moscow

December 5, 2012

Wingstop has signed a master development agreement to expand its international presence into Russia.

I Dream of Falafel opening 1st location out of Chicago Loop

December 5, 2012

I Dream of Falafel is opening its fourth location Thursday in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. The 2,400-square-foot unit, located at 18W066 22nd St., is the first to…

Fines, fines everywhere fines: Consumers are fighting against unsolicited text messages

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

American consumers are a fickle lot, partly because the law says they can be. At one moment they're broadcasting an unsettling amount of detailed and personal…

NCR marries self-service and mobile payments, launches NCR Mobile Pay

December 5, 2012

In what NCR calls a "combination of self-service and mobile payments," the company today announced the launch of NCR Mobile Pay. The solution is designed for…