Exit41 launches Facebook ordering app

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 16, 2010

Exit41 has officially launched a new web-based solution that will let Facebook fans of restaurant brands order meals via the social networking site. The app…

Energy Kitchen continues NY expansion

November 15, 2010

Energy Kitchen added new breakfast combinations to its menu in September, now the company has added to its roster its tenth New York City location.

Spicy Pickle focuses on turnaround

November 15, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., the operator and franchisor of Spicy Pickle and BG Urban Cafe Canadian brands, has announced results for its third quarter and…

Chicago solidifies NRA show through 2016

November 15, 2010

The National Restaurant Association will continue to hold its annual NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer event in the…

GrubHub: Like Facebook for restaurateurs?

November 14, 2010

Could online ordering be as big as Facebook for the restaurant world? Possibly, now that online ordering outlet GrubHub has secured another round of…

Fast casual Denny’s Café now open

November 14, 2010

Denny’s Corporation has opened its first fast casual restaurant in Orange, Calif. Denny’s Café offers a smaller version of the traditional Denny’s…

Corner Bakery Cafe to open first N.J. location

November 11, 2010

Corner Bakery Cafe is opening its first location in the New York/New Jersey area. The restaurant is opening Nov. 15 at The Promenade Shops at Clifton.

FastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 11, 2010

FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.

Einstein Bros. expansion to remain strong in Q4

November 11, 2010

As Denver-based Einstein Bros. Bagels enters its fourth quarter of 2010, it carries with it significant momentum for its franchise and license program from the…

Nature's Table to sprout up in Washington, D.C.

November 10, 2010

Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a master franchise agreement to open more than 40 Nature's Table Café restaurants in the Washington, D.C., metro…

Mintel outlines law-based opposition and opportunities for 2011 restaurants

November 10, 2010

Recapping a year that saw a new health bill pass with tangible implications for the foodservice industry, research company Mintel outlined five ways…

UFood Grill shareholder letter highlights milestones

November 10, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. chairman and CEO George A. Naddaff has sent a letter to shareholders highlighting the restaurant chain's milestones and…

Starbucks' changing corporate culture

November 10, 2010

A new article by Reuters has questioned the new corporate culture of Starbucks and its impact on store-level employees.

New BBQ concept set to open in 2011

November 9, 2010

Rock On, LLC., a fast-casual barbecue restaurant concept and specialty foods company, has announced the planned opening of the first Rock On! American BBQ…

Tossed continues expansion; moves into D.C.

November 9, 2010

Tossed, a fast casual brand known for its fresh gourmet salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, has announced the signing of a major deal for a more than 20-unit…

NPD: Family dining makes a comeback

November 9, 2010

Restaurant visits from families or parties with kids increased this past summer after three years of traffic declines, according to market research company The…

New Speedline features focus on speed of service

November 9, 2010

New caller ID timers, status alerts and automation tools are now available in new SpeedLine POS software to help restaurant employees take orders and handle…

Give Water, Saxbys help benefit BBBS

November 8, 2010

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (BBBS SEPA), in partnership with Saxbys Coffee, has announced a campaign to raise money through the sale of…

Mooyah expands into Central Texas

November 8, 2010

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes has announced its expansion from Dallas and Houston to the central part of Texas.

Wingstop named official sponsor of LA Lakers

November 8, 2010

The Los Angeles Lakers and Wingstop, the chicken wing chain that has sold more than 2 billion wings, announced a sponsorship today in which Wingstop will be…