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Wingstop sales increase 12.6 percent
July 8, 2012
Wingstop has announced that same store sales for the second quarter are up 12.6 percent over the same quarter last year and 11.5 percent year to date.
read nowNational Restaurant Association reports continued restaurant job growth
July 5, 2012
New analysis by the National Restaurant Association shows that the restaurant industry continues to serve as a leading creator of jobs, outpacing overall U.S.
read nowFreebirds World Burrito highlights recent openings
July 5, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced new locations in Humble and Lewisville Texas, and Mission, Kan., all opening in the coming weeks.
read nowDrew Brees to expand Jimmy John's in New Orleans
July 4, 2012
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is expanding his Jimmy John's franchise in the city and surrounding area.
read nowSalsarita's unveils new line of Mexican-inspired pizzas
July 4, 2012
Salsarita’s is debuting a new line of Mexican-inspired pizzas, available in restaurants across the country.
read nowFuddruckers to debut in Carolina, Puerto Rico
July 4, 2012
Fuddruckers has announced the opening of its newest Puerto Rico location in Carolina. Under the direction of franchisee Max Olivera of Puerto Rico-based…
read nowLee Ann Womack becomes latest Zaxby's celebrity rep
July 2, 2012
It’s a summer of celebration for Zaxby’s guests as the chain returns two fan favorites, The Roadhouse Zalad and Birthday Cake Milkshake, as part of its latest…
read nowReport: Barbecue heats up summer menus
July 2, 2012
Throughout the past year, numerous restaurant brands have pushed limited-time offerings featuring barbecue flavors and preparation methods. The trend has…
read nowZaxby's spreads into Louisiana
July 1, 2012
Zaxby’s is spreading its wings into its 13th state when the company opens its first Louisiana restaurant in West Monroe. The opening is part of the company's…
read nowNational Restaurant Association unveils new branding initiative
July 1, 2012
In an effort to unify its enterprise, programs and products, the National Restaurant Association has launched a new branding initiative and logo. The NRA's…
read nowStarbucks launches Indivisible coffee, digital campaign
July 1, 2012
In honor of the July Fourth holiday in the United States, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has penned an open letter to consumers to "come together" in celebration…
read nowQdoba to support Colo. wildfire relief efforts
July 1, 2012
Colorado-based Qdoba Mexican Grill will host a day-long fundraiser July 10 to benefit American Red Cross Colorado Wildfires 2012, enabling the continued…
read nowRestaurant industry reports continued positive sales
June 29, 2012
The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the months ahead, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…
read nowI Dream of Falafel to host series of cooking classes
June 28, 2012
I Dream of Falafel has announced the launch of a cooking class with executive chef Henry Nuguid that will focus on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired…
read nowPanera Bread takes a marketing stand
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 28, 2012
When Panera Bread became the first major advertiser on SheKnows.com, a popular website for women, the executive team was more than enthusiastic. However, their…
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