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Struggling Quiznos hires financial advisers
July 10, 2011
Denver-based Quiznos has brought in a group of financial advisors from the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and investment bank Moelis…
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit to add 23 Calif. locations
July 10, 2011
Dickey's Barbecue Pit will add to its current 156 locations with the opening of 23 new locations throughout the California market over the next year.
read nowFazoli's to offer 99-cent children's meals
July 10, 2011
The Fazoli's restaurant chain has designated the week of July 11 as Kids Week. As part of the festivities, up to two kids meals can be purchased for 99 cents…
read nowZpizzas debuts Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
July 10, 2011
Zpizza has introduced a new, limited-time strawberry goat cheese salad that combines a gourmet mix of lettuces including baby red and green oak, baby lola…
read nowBoston Market names new chief admin officer
July 7, 2011
Boston Market has announced that J. Randal “Randy” Miller has been promoted to chief administrative officer for the national brand, an appointment that became…
read nowTender Greens opens first bottle-free location
July 7, 2011
Tender Greens opened its newest location today in Pasadena, Calif., its sixth in California and its first 100-percent bottle-free store.
read nowPanda Express launches Garlic Lovers Chicken
July 6, 2011
Panda Express has launched a new, limited-time entrée, the Garlic Lover's Chicken Breast. The stir-fry dish combines a variety of vegetables including…
read nowOhio bill aimed at unhealthy restaurant food stalls
July 6, 2011
When New York City's ban on trans fat went into effect a few years ago, a number of other cities and states took notice and began phasing out its use, as well.
read nowWingstop posts 6% sales increase in Q2
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 6, 2011
Wingstop’s same-store sales for its second quarter 2011 increased 6 percent, marking one of the chain’s strongest quarters in recent years. Year to date…
read nowTechnomic study: Burger consumption reaches 2-year high
July 6, 2011
A new study released by Technomic finds burger consumption has increased considerably since 2009, with nearly 50 percent of today's consumers saying they eat a…
read nowValue, flavor trump healthy menu selections
July 6, 2011
According to the latest research from Mintel Foodservice, 41 percent of restaurant-goers think eating healthfully at their favorite eateries is more expensive…
read nowPret A Manger joins NYC recycling pilot program
July 5, 2011
Global Green USA is looking for fast casual and quick-service restaurants to participate in a 150-store pilot project in New York City. The project's mission…
read nowBoloco smoothie LTO to benefit Boston's Island Pass
July 5, 2011
A portion of the sales from Boloco’s Islander limited-edition smoothie will be contributed to a program that allows low-income children and their families to…
read nowGolub Capital leads Au Bon Pain refinance
July 5, 2011
Golub Capital has announced the completion of a $112 million senior secured credit facility provided for the refinancing of Au Bon Pain, a portfolio company of…
read nowNRA files menu labeling comments
July 5, 2011
The National Restaurant Association filed comments Tuesday regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) draft menu labeling regulations. The Association…
read nowRoark Capital completes Arby's acquisition
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
July 5, 2011
Atlanta-based Roark Capital has completed its second restaurant buyout in as many months with the finalization of its acquisition of Arby’s Restaurant Group…
read nowChipotle invested $2.3 million in Soul Daddy
July 4, 2011
An SEC filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that Chipotle invested $2.3 million in America's Next Great Restaurant, Soul Daddy.
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