Nature's Table Café to open in Washington, D.C.

August 10, 2010

Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a franchise agreement with Nature’s Table Café for the Washington, D.C., metro market. Nature’s Table has 7…

NRA research finds customer loyalty programs gave restaurants competitive edge

August 10, 2010

According to a new survey by the National Restaurant Association, three-quarters of restaurant operator survey participants say guest loyalty programs helped…

Millennials turning more to frozen, convenient foods, NPD reports

August 10, 2010

If you're a restauranteur seeking to reach twentysomethings, you might want to rethink your strategy.

Genghis Grill to open first West Texas location

August 9, 2010

Genghis Grill - The Mongolian Stir Fry is opening a new location in Midland, Texas, the first of several units planned for the West Texas region.

J.D. Power reveals satisfaction rates for restaurants

August 9, 2010

J.D. Power and Associates has released a report that includes satisfaction rankings for restaurant chains in 10 U.S. markets in three segments: casual, family…

Saladworks to enter N.C. market

August 9, 2010

Saladworks has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Wake County, N.C. area, the company has announced. The first…

Smashburger not affected by beef recall

August 8, 2010

Valley Meat Co. announced Aug. 5 a Class I recall of 1 million pounds of beef, potentially contaminated by E. coli, including a line of frozen burgers marketed…

Second Ruggles green certified restaurant opens

August 8, 2010

Green Cafe Management and GJR Partners have announced that the second Houston-based Ruggles Green, a Certified Green Restaurant, is now open in Houston's new…

Quiznos preps for international expansion

August 8, 2010

Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.

Einstein Noah sees slight Q2 dip

August 8, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operator of the under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported…

Starbucks testing green coffee

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 5, 2010

Starbucks Corp will begin testing summer drinks with a base of green, unroasted coffee as it works on new products to drive sales and differentiate itself from…

Jason Mattes joins Saladworks as VP, franchise development

August 5, 2010

Saladworks has named Jason D. Mattes as its new vice president of franchise development.

Rubio's reports flat Q2 results

August 5, 2010

Rubio's Restaurants Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year ended June 27, 2010.

Boloco parent completes private equity offering

August 4, 2010

Boloco's parent company, Stellar Restaurant Group Holdings LLC, has completed a $5.5 million equity offering, according to an SEC filing.

Jamba Juice enters multi-year partnership with WNBA

August 4, 2010

The Women's National Basketball Association and Jamba Juice have entered into a comprehensive multiyear relationship – Jamba Juice's first with a professional…

Qdoba comps increase in Q3

August 4, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. announced Wednesday that its fiscal Q3 revenue finished ahead of estimates, at $523 million, but was still short of expectations and down…

FastCasual.com founder, publisher to form new digital marketing agency

August 4, 2010

Paul Barron, founder and publisher of FastCasual.com, has left the website and its publisher, NetWorld Alliance, to focus on a new venture in the digital…

Fazoli’s plans seven new restaurants in St. Louis market

August 3, 2010

Fazoli's is planning a major expansion in the St. Louis-area that includes up to seven new restaurants. The announcement comes as Fazoli's this week completes…

Jamba Juice continues refranchising initiative

August 3, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of seven restaurants in Las Vegas as part of the company's plan to refranchise up to 150 locations by the end of 2010.

Buffalo Wings & Rings selects MICROS Restaurant Enterprise Solution

August 3, 2010

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that 50-unit Buffalo Wings and…