New café offers fast casual version of khantoke

August 20, 2012

Houston diners can now try khantoke, a popular dish of northern Thailand, in a new fast casual restaurant called Khun Kay Thai Caf. Khantoke usually consists…

Smashburger appoints new head of franchise sales

August 20, 2012

Smashburger, the expanding better burger restaurant, has added franchise executive Brett Willis to its growing team as senior vice president of franchise…

Top 100 No. 26 Wingstop

August 17, 2012

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe under new ownership

August 17, 2012

Atlanta-based BIP Opportunities Fund has purchased controlling interest in Tropical Smoothie Café, a 315-unit food and smoothie franchise.

Matchbox Twenty to launch Daphne's iHeartRadio Music Lounge in San Diego

August 17, 2012

Daphne's California Greek and Clear Channel Media + Entertainment San Diego have collaborated to open Daphne's iHeartRadio Music Lounge, a venue where music…

Firehouse Subs names video contest winner

August 17, 2012

Firehouse Subs has selected the winner of its "Lei Your Love On The Line" video contest that encouraged fans to proclaim their love for the chain's newest…

CherryBerry opens 100th store

August 17, 2012

The opening of CherryBerry in Whitefish Bay, Wis., marks the frozen yogurt chain's 100th store.

Compeat introduces restaurant labor management solution

August 16, 2012

Compeat Restaurant Management Systems has launched Compeat Workforce, a complete labor management solution that delivers time and attendance, forecasting and…

Chipotle backing Veggie U with classroom program

August 16, 2012

Students in about 675 classrooms around the country this year will get a lesson on sustainable agriculture as part of a partnership between Chipotle Mexican…

Pinkberry intros chocolate hazelnut

August 16, 2012

Boston Market relying on technology to recruit employees

August 16, 2012

Boston Market is going high-tech when it comes to hiring employees for its 476 locations. Its using software from PeopleAnswers to help identify and select…

Togo's opens in Pasadena

August 16, 2012

Residents of Pasadena, Calif., can experience Togo's Eateries Inc., now that the West Coast-based chain has opened its newest location in Pasadena at 854 E.

Report: American consumers eating more 'mini meals'

August 15, 2012

U.S. consumers are less likely to skip their breakfast, lunch and dinner meal times now than they were five years ago, but these meals are often described as…

BBI expands CherryBerry to Florida

August 14, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Julie Harris to expand development of its CherryBerry Self-Serve…

WAND named as Salsarita's digital menu board provider

August 14, 2012

WAND Corporation has been chosen by Salsarita's as the exclusive supplier of digital menu boards for its restaurants. Salsarita's has installed WAND digital…

MOOYAH rolls out mobile ordering app

August 13, 2012

MOOYAH Burgers Fries Shakes has added a new mobile ordering application to help fuel its aggressive growth plans.

MAD Greens salad lettuce goes hydroponic

August 13, 2012

VertiFresh, LLC has announced its partnership with Denver-based MAD Greens Inspired Eats to begin offering a signature "Alferd Packer" summertime salad made…

Moe's set for Midwest expansion

August 13, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill's newest location in St. Joseph, Mich., will mark the first of 25 new locations set to open throughout the Midwest.

Presidential candidate-themed burrito bowls return to California Tortilla

August 12, 2012

California Tortilla has officially introduced its 2012 Presidential Burrito Bowls, inspired by President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney.

Capriotti's continues with expansion

August 12, 2012

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened the door to its first location in downtown Dallas on July 23 in the fully modernized, original 1923 Old Magnolia Oil Gas…