CherryBerry builds on growth momentum

February 22, 2012

CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar will soon be opening its doors in Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado and Iowa, based on a newly signed master franchise agreement…

FREEBIRDS marks first locale in San Francisco Bay

February 22, 2012

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced that it will open its first Bay Area location in Foster City, Calif., on Feb. 29. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give the…

Cleveland next landing pad for Mama Fu's

February 22, 2012

With 13 existing locations and up to eight new store openings in the next 12 months, Mama Fu’s has increased the number of restaurants it has in various stages…

Quiznos shakes up board to help reinvigorate the brand

February 22, 2012

Denver-based Quiznos has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its board of managers.

NRA names new director of Commerce and Entrepreneurship

February 22, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that Liz Garner has joined the policy and government affairs team as director of Commerce and…

Costa Vida reports strong unit growth in 2011

February 21, 2012

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has reported a 74 percent unit growth increase for 2011.

Charley's Rolls out beer battered fish sandwich

February 21, 2012

Charley’s Grilled Subs is giving customers a reason to look forward to Lent this year by unveiling a freshly prepared Crispy Beer Battered Fish Sandwich.

Quiznos debuts in North India this week

February 21, 2012

Quiznos' first outlet in North India opens Wednesday in New Delhi.

Cousins Subs renews focus on products, growth and marketing

February 21, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs is marking its 40th anniversary with new initiatives that focus on its products, franchise growth and marketing investments.

Wahoo's Fish Tacos opens first East Coast location

February 20, 2012

Wahoo's Fish Tacos, with locations in California and Nevada, has opened its first restaurant on the East Coast in New York City.

Jimmy John's drops sprouts from menu

February 20, 2012

The Jimmy John's restaurant chain is permanently dropping sprouts from its menu after a five-state string of e. coli outbreaks. The outbreaks were the fifth…

Moe's Southwest Grill to open 50 restaurants in Russia

February 20, 2012

Moe’s Southwest Grill has signed a substantial international deal that will bring its restaurants into Russia for the first time. Glaventer Investments LTD…

Top 100: Firehouse Subs No. 1

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 20, 2012

1.Firehouse Subs

California legislator tries to limit food truck presence near schools

February 20, 2012

California Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) has proposed a state law to ban food trucks from selling food within 500 yards of a school campus. The proposal…

Top 100: Wildflower Bread Company No. 2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 20, 2012

2. Wildflower Bread Company

Top 100: Genghis Grill No. 3

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 20, 2012

3. Genghis Grill

Jamba Juice to sell specialty tea through acquisition

February 19, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has announced the acquisition of Talbott Teas, a Chicago-based boutique, premium tea company, recently profiled on ABC-TV’s “Shark Tank.”

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz addresses state of the union

February 19, 2012

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz addressed the country's unemployment rate on CNN's "State of the Union." Schultz said the issue is not one faced by Republicans or…

Top 100: MOOYAH No. 4

February 18, 2012

4. MOOYAH

Top 100: Five Guys Burgers & Fries No. 5

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 18, 2012

5. Five Guys Burgers & Fries