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Shake Shack hits Japan
September 2, 2015
Shake Shack will open its first Tokyo unit this winter in the Meiji-Jingu Gaien park.
read nowZoës increases sales during Q2, announces partnership with party planner
September 2, 2015
Zoës Kitchen has reported comparable restaurant sales grew 5.6 percent and total revenue increased by 30 percent to $54.5 million during Q2.
read nowNewk’s shines spotlight on ovarian cancer
September 2, 2015
With one in 70 women facing ovarian cancer, Newk's Eatery is shining a spotlight on the relatively silent killer by turning up the volume on its growing…
read nowFirewurts looking to franchise
September 2, 2015
Firewurst, a fast casual concept serving flame grilled sausages, burgers and hot dogs, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has officially launched its…
read nowSouth African concept opening in Houston
September 2, 2015
A new fast casual concept, Peli Peli Kitchen, which merges South African and American comfort foods, is opening in Houston.
read nowChipotle testing mobile ordering, delivery on college campuses
September 1, 2015
Chipotle will be available for delivery through the app at 40 college campuses nationwide this fall and at more than 100 campuses by spring 2016
read nowFormer Applebee's, YUM! exec joins Newk's as CFO
September 1, 2015
Newk’s Eatery has named Robert Nygren the brand’s new CFO.
read nowTwitter votes inspire return of BWW sauces
September 1, 2015
Buffalo Wild Wings is bringing back several popular LTO sauces thanks to Twitter demand.
read nowKneaders, McAlister’s opening in Phoenix
September 1, 2015
Two well-known fast-casual brands, Kneaders Bakery & Café and McAlister’s Deli, are opening soon in the Phoenix area.
read nowAu Bon Pain intros fall menu items
September 1, 2015
Inspired by the flavors of fall, Au Bon Pain, has created a couple new menu offerings, including the Oven-Hot BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and a variety of sweet…
read nowMamoun’s Falafel launches franchise program
September 1, 2015
Mamoun’s Falafel Restaurant, founded in 1971, has partnered with Fransmart to franchise the concept.
read nowChipotle sued for claiming to have GMO-free menu
September 1, 2015
Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a law suit alleging its marketing and advertising campaign regarding its menu not including genetically modified organisms is…
read nowIs McDonald's rebranding as fast casual in UK?
September 1, 2015
McDonald's will offer a fast casual service style in UK stores by the end of October. A small trial has also begun in the U.S.
read nowPie Five Pizza Co.debuting 'Magic Mushroom' pizza
August 31, 2015
Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating "National Mushroom Month" with a limited time offer pizza available Sept. 3.
read nowNorth Carolina welcomes first Potbelly
August 31, 2015
North Carolina’s first Potbelly is now open in Greensboro.
read nowHarvest season inspires new flavors at la Madeleine
August 31, 2015
As the harvest season approaches, la Madeleine Country French Café is celebrating with new pasta dishes and seasonal bakery items.
read nowEconomy on a healthy road as August comes to a close; good news for restaurants
August 31, 2015
Consumers were spending on big items, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.
read nowDickey's Barbecue Pit launches on military installation base
August 28, 2015
The first Dickey's Barbecue Pit to open on a military installation began service this week in Fort Leonard Wood.
read nowVilla Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY
August 28, 2015
Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.
read nowUncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint to open 5 GA stores
August 28, 2015
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open the first of five new stores in central and south Georgia.
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