Wingstop lands in Kentucky

September 7, 2011

Wingstop has signed a four-store development agreement with longtime franchisee Eddie Williams to open its first restaurants in Kentucky beginning with a…

Bruegger's proves there is 'such a thing as free lunch'

September 7, 2011

Bruegger's bakeries throughout Minnesota have launched an incentive to spark online reservations. Customers will get a free Panini when they log onto the…

What's your motto: Einstein Bros. launches Facebook campaign

September 7, 2011

To celebrate the launch of two new latte flavors -- Vanilla Hazelnut Latte and White Chocolate Mocha – Einstein Bros. Bagels is launching a coffee motto…

Food truck segment speeding up

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 7, 2011

The food truck has been gaining momentum since 2008, with some predicting a short-lived heyday. That has certainly not been the case, as new research by the…

NPD Group: Millennials' influence on foodservice industry growing

September 6, 2011

Millennials made more than 13 billion of the 59 billion visits made to foodservice establishments in 2010 and spent $73 billion dollars, according to The NPD…

Smashburger hits Middle East

September 6, 2011

Smashburger today announced its first international development agreements to bring the "better burger" chain to the Middle East with locations set to open in…

VooDoo BBQ enters Florida market

September 6, 2011

VooDoo BBQ & Grill Franchise is taking its mojo to Florida, signing a 26-location agreement in Florida that will double the Louisiana-based company's…

Beautiful Brands adds fast casual bakery

September 6, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) announced today the addition of Tulsa-based Ludger’s Cakes to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise…

Firehouse Subs recognizes company standouts

September 6, 2011

Firehouse Subs acknowledged system-wide leaders during its third annual "Family Reunion" in July.

Chipotle opens second UK store

September 5, 2011

Chipotle's second London location is now open on Baker Street. The chain opened its first European store last year and now has more than 1,000 locations…

Asia welcomes Starbucks Via Ready Brew

September 5, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company is expanding its VIA Ready Brew to Singapore, one of six additional Asia Pacific markets that will soon offer the coffee. By the end…

Five Guys earns top burger in Zagat's 2011 survey

September 5, 2011

McDonald's, Subway and Wendy's were big winners in this year's Zagat's National Fast Food Restaurant Survey, released today.

Atlanta is home to 15 new Wingstops

September 5, 2011

Wingstop announced today the company has signed multiple development agreements that will result in 15 new restaurants in the Atlanta area.

Starbucks CEO launches website demanding fiscal change

September 1, 2011

Starbuck's CEO Howard Schultz hopes his new website and Facebook page can help turn around the economy. The online campaign comes after his Aug. 15th open…

Veggie burger heats up Cali

September 1, 2011

Luna Grill's new Organic Veggie Burger is so popular that the restaurant sold out of them three times in the first week of opening its Hillcrest location in…

Texas Restaurant Association members get health care coverage

September 1, 2011

More than 37,000 Texas restaurant owners and operators now have access to health insurance and related services through the Restaurant Health Care Alliance, a…

Fazoli's wants proof that kids love its spaghetti

August 31, 2011

Fazoli's has launched a contest inviting parents to create videos of their children eating spaghetti. The best techniques will win catered lunch for the…

Noodles & Co. hits Connecticut

August 31, 2011

Noodles & Company, the Colorado-based restaurant concept that serves made-to-order noodles, salads, soups and sandwiches, has a new development agreement…

Seattle's Best going strong

August 31, 2011

Twelve Seattle's Best Coffee stores have opened throughout North America since April due to the company's attractive business opportunity, according to Jim…

Firehouse to give away free subs

August 31, 2011

Firehouse Subs will give all its Facebook fans a free medium sub on Labor Day with the purchase of a sub, drink and chips. To redeem the offer, fans can visit…