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Pei Wei Asian Diner reports flat Q3 comps, traffic
October 27, 2010
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2010.
read nowHealthy Fast Food signs Salt Lake City development deal
October 26, 2010
Regents Management LLC has signed an agreement to open two Salt Lake City-based U-SWIRL Cafes, with three more set to open there within the next five years.
read nowLubbock gets first Genghis Grill
October 26, 2010
Genghis Grill is opening a brand new location in Lubbock, Texas, its first area Genghis. The new location will offer residents a chance to "build-your-own…
read nowStarbucks debuts at sea
October 26, 2010
Something unique is brewing onboard Royal Caribbean International's new Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship: the first…
read nowFatburger to beef up North Texas
October 26, 2010
According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, California-based Fatburger is in "advanced discussions" with a potential franchisee to build 1…
read nowBrueggers partners with Children's Miracle Network
October 26, 2010
Bruegger's and the Children's Miracle Network have teamed up to raise money for 170 children's hospitals in America starting on Oct. 27. Bruegger's hopes to…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings flies above analyst expectations
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
October 26, 2010
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2010, that have risen above analyst expectations of 43 cents…
read nowUFood Restaurant Group submits Franchise Registry application
October 26, 2010
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has submitted an application for listing on the Franchise Registry with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Franchise…
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Panera Bread Q3 earnings build on leading edge
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
October 26, 2010
Panera Bread's systemwide same-store sales for the company's third quarter, ended Sept. 28, have increased 6.9 percent. Company-owned comps increased 5.…
read nowZagat: Customers want time limits on free restaurant Wi-Fi
October 26, 2010
Zagat Survey has released the results of its 2011 America's Top Restaurants guide, reporting the opinions and habits of more than 153,000 avid diners. The…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill adds soup offering
October 25, 2010
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the addition of four new soups to its menu. Three of the four soups are vegan friendly, while one features…
read nowJimmy John's employees reject unionization
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
October 24, 2010
Nearly 200 Minneapolis-based Jimmy John's employees voted down Friday an effort to unionize.
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant Group set to release Q3 results
October 24, 2010
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its third quarter 2010 financial results after the market close Nov. 4. A conference…
read nowFREEBIRDS opens 10th Dallas/Fort Worth location
October 24, 2010
FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open its tenth restaurant in Dallas-Ft. Worth at Pipeline Village on Nov. 10. Local resident and restaurant veteran Steve Perkins…
read nowChipotle earnings bring the heat
October 21, 2010
???Chipotle's third quarter 2010 earnings continue to add fire to the already hot restaurant chain.
read nowHealthy Fast Food closes secondary offering
October 21, 2010
Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent to U-SWIRL International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt cafes, has announced that it has closed its…
read nowSpicy Pickle opens third Houston restaurant
October 21, 2010
Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of the Spicy Pickle restaurant chain in the U.S. and BG Urban Cafe restaurant chain in Canada, has opened a third Spicy…
read nowFDA finds significant improvements in QSR, full-service restaurant compliance
October 21, 2010
The FDA has released its Retail Risk Factor Survey and 2010 Trends Report, a study produced every five years to assess 10 years worth of food safety at…
read nowWingstop names David Vernon VP of Franchise Sales
October 20, 2010
Wingstop has named franchise development veteran David Vernon its vice president of franchise sales to support the concept's rapid expansion. In his role…
read nowNRA forms FoodCalc alliance
October 20, 2010
The National Restaurant Association has formed an official partnership with web-based nutrition analysis solutions provider FoodCALC, endorsing the company's…
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