Top 100: Vapiano No. 68

July 19, 2011

68. Vapiano

Top 100: Grand Traverse Pie Company No. 67

July 19, 2011

67. Grand Traverse Pie Company

FREEBIRDS opens two locations in Dallas-Fort Worth

July 19, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: the first, July 21 at Rockwell Plaza and the second in Grapevine on July 27.

Jamba Juice to highlight 22 low-cal offerings

July 19, 2011

With a goal of supporting consumers' active summer, Jamba Juice Company is highlighting its menu of 22 beverages that are 250 calories or less. The items…

Technomic releases Food Trucks Innovation Report

July 19, 2011

A new study by Technomic reveals good news for mobile food vehicles, as 91 percent of consumers polled who are familiar with food trucks said they view the…

Chipotle experiences Q2 gains, but stock still drops

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 19, 2011

??Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

GrubHub launches new Android App

July 18, 2011

GrubHub, a Web and mobile service that simplifies online ordering for restaurant delivery and pickup, has launched a revamped Android app.

Pizza Fusion founders launch aggressive brand strategy

July 18, 2011

Pizza Fusion co-founders Vaughan Lazar, CEO, and Randy Romano, president, have taken the reins in expanding the brand's identity by launching and…

Chains honored for outstanding online ordering sales

July 17, 2011

ONOSYS Online Ordering announced the winners of its inaugural Spark Awards honoring clients for outstanding online ordering sales. To be considered for an…

Burke Corp. adds food technologist to R&D team

July 17, 2011

Burke Corporation has named Asia Haack as a food technologist in the meat manufacturer's Research and Development Department.

Webinar will discuss mobile's impact on retail, dining

July 17, 2011

Retail Customer Experience will host its "Webinar Roundtable: How Mobile will Re-invent Retail & Dining,"  July 28 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The one-hour…

Zpizza joins NRA's healthy menu mission

July 14, 2011

Zpizza is the first pizza chain to sign up for the National Restaurant Association initiative encouraging restaurants to offer healthier menu options for kids.

Saladworks further expands into Delaware

July 13, 2011

Saladworks has signed an agreement with franchisee Joe Mignone to open his third location in Delaware. The restaurant, scheduled to open this fall, expands the…

Menu engineers MenuTrinfo unveils new service

July 13, 2011

MenuTrinfo LLC has announced the addition of a new service offering to its growing portfolio of tools for restaurants and chefs seeking to respond to rising…

Panchero’s announces corporate changes

July 13, 2011

Panchero’s Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Barry Nelson as the company’s new vice president of operations. Nelson brings more than 25 years of…

Corner Bakery Café launches “Get Fresh Recipe Contest”

July 12, 2011

To celebrate the summer season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, Corner Bakery Café has launched the “Get Fresh Recipe Contest” encouraging its Facebook fans…

Sale of Crispers finalized to Healthy Food Concepts

July 12, 2011

The sale of Crispers LLC, a Lakeland, Fla.-based, fast casual restaurant chain, has been finalized between Healthy Food Concepts LLC and Publix Super Markets.

Starbucks unveils kiosk location, restructures international development team

July 11, 2011

A new Starbucks kiosk has opened inside the JW Marriott hotel in Indianapolis. The Starbucks kiosk is a new concept for the Seattle-based coffee brand and is…

OinkADoodleMoo signs franchisee

July 11, 2011

OinkADoodleMoo is getting an expansion boost from new franchise John Webb, who will open a new location in Troy, Ohio.

Duke Marketing to host Local Store Marketing University

July 11, 2011

Duke Marketing LLC, has announced the launch of its Local Store Marketing University (LSM-U), an educational program devised to enhance restaurant marketer’s…