News
New Boloco lineup reflects flavors of India
February 1, 2012
The globally inspired menu at Boloco is giving consumers an inside look at the flavors of India with the launch of three new menu items: The Simple Curry and…
read nowYO!Sushi to open U.S. locations
February 1, 2012
London-based YO!Sushi signed its first U.S. franchisee in 2011 and plans to open its first two American locations this year in Washington, D.C., with leases…
read nowAsian Box to debut in San Francisco
February 1, 2012
San Francisco-based FK Restaurants & Hospitality will debut its fast casual Asian Box concept in Palo Alto, Calif., this month. The restaurant, inspired by…
read nowTogo's to open 28 units in 2012
February 1, 2012
Togo’s Eateries Inc. experienced an unprecedented year of growth in 2011 with the signing of 23 agreements for new restaurants and the opening of seven new…
read nowGreenz wellness to promote healthy diners
January 31, 2012
Dallas-based Greenz, salads for z' adventurous, is using a three-tier wellness program for its guests that includes special menu guides (such as points-based…
read nowQdoba reaches 600-store milestone
January 31, 2012
Qdoba Mexican Grill will celebrate the grand opening of its 600th restaurant in Roseville, Mich., on Feb. 6. To celebrate the milestone, the restaurant, which…
read now
Top 100: La Madeleine Country French Café No. 24
January 31, 2012
24. La Madeleine Country French Café Dallas / No. of units: 60 The combination French bakery, European café and family-style bistro La Madeleine is…
read nowMississippi partners with Healthy Dining to launch nutrition program
January 31, 2012
The Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association (MHRA) has unveiled an initiative called "Eat Healthy Mississippi" that aims to curb the state's…
read now
Restaurant performance at highest level in six years
January 31, 2012
Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowPanchero's Mexican Grill names inaugural Franchisee of the Year
January 31, 2012
For the first time in company history, Panchero's Mexican Grill has named a Franchisee of the Year winner.
read nowUFood Restaurant Group, Euro Café to launch co-branded concept
January 30, 2012
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that the company has signed an agreement with Euro Café Corporation to create co-branded restaurant concepts. The…
read nowUS Foods earns International Food Safety and Quality Certification
January 30, 2012
US Foods has announced that it expects to be the first national foodservice distributor in the country to be certified in food safety and quality according to…
read nowCosi comps reflect positive growth
January 30, 2012
Così Inc. has reported positive same-store sales figures for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, 2011.
read nowPinkberry co-founder pleads not guilty to assault
January 30, 2012
Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee, who was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly beating a homeless man with a tire iron, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
read nowPie Five Pizza Co. opens fifth unit
January 30, 2012
Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its fifth location on North Dallas Parkway near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway in Texas. To…
read now
Top 100: Xoco No. 25
January 29, 2012
25. Xoco Chicago / No. of units: 1 Xoco (Mexican slang for “little sister”) conveys the rustic authenticity of Mexico’s most beloved street food and snacks…
read nowEinstein Bros. tests kettle-style bagels in Portland, Ore.
January 29, 2012
Denver-based Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has announced plans to offer several "kettle-style" boiled kosher bagels from Kettleman Bagel Company's original…
read nowNoodles & Company launches national Coca-Cola Freestyle deployment
January 29, 2012
Noodles & Company has announced the national launch of the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser.
read nowEVOS readies for future growth
January 26, 2012
EVOS has announced plans for its new corporate expansion through continued guidance from its newly appointed board of advisors, chaired by restaurant industry…
read nowBBI signs big deal for Smallcakes
January 26, 2012
Beautiful Brands International has announced an agreement with multi-unit developers Brad and Francy Bauer to open 20 new Smallcakes A Cupcakery stores in…
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
