2012 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

FastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…

Panera Bread announces COO transition

April 17, 2012

Panera Bread Company has announced that John Maguire has resigned as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 31, 2012, to become…

Fast Casual releases 2012 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers ranks the top concepts, people, technology, menu and innovation trends that impacted the segment in 2011.

Charley's Grilled Subs launches baseball season text giveaway

April 11, 2012

Charley’s Grilled Subs is kicking off the 2012 baseball season with its own version of America’s pastime: a six-week text message campaign that awards…

Smashburger opens first restaurant in Kuwait

April 2, 2012

Smashburger has announced the opening of its first international restaurant location in Kuwait. This restaurant, located at The Village, Abu Al Hasaniya, is…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit signs Bay area franchise deals

March 26, 2012

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is heating up its expansion in the San Francisco Bay area. The barbecue chain currently has six Bay area stores and is searching for…

MOOYAH expands in North Texas

March 22, 2012

Denton, Texas, has become the next city on MOOYAH's expansion list as it plans to open a location there March 26.

Smashburger takes Fresh Mex Burger nationwide

March 21, 2012

Smashburger has introduced its Fresh Mex Burger, available through April 29 in restaurants nationwide.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit expands in Denver

March 20, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is building momentum in the Denver area. With four stores open there already, the company is looking for multiple new spaces.

Red Robin opens Burger Works at The Ohio State University

March 15, 2012

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the grand opening of its second Red Robin’s Burger Works restaurant, located in the University District at The…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit expanding in key markets

March 14, 2012

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its operations in Georgia and California as part of the company's long-term growth.

Noodles & Company expands in Central Indiana

March 12, 2012

Noodles & Company has announced that is has expanded its development agreement with long-term franchise group Sagamore Dining Partners LLC, based in…

Buffalo Wild Wings to promote March Madness

March 8, 2012

Buffalo Wild Wings is launching its new multi-platform ad campaign during the month of March, one of its busiest times of the year.

Johnny Carros joins MOOYAH as franchise consultant

March 8, 2012

Restaurant-industry veteran Johnny Carros is joining MOOYAH as its new franchise business consultant, the company has announced.

Burger 21 signs first franchise deal

February 27, 2012

Burger 21 has sold its first-ever franchises with two deals signed for a total of three units in the Orlando, Fla., market. As the company kick-starts its…

Top 100: MOOYAH No. 4

February 18, 2012

4. MOOYAH

Top 100: Five Guys Burgers & Fries No. 5

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 18, 2012

5. Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Top 100: Tom & Eddie's No. 8

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 17, 2012

8. Tom & Eddie's

Burger 21 targets South Florida for expansion

February 16, 2012

Burger 21, a fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., announced that it is targeting South Florida for franchise…

Charley's Grilled Subs beefs up international presence

February 13, 2012

Charley’s Grilled Subs, a 454-unit restaurant chain, has grown to 15 restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, the most recent of which opened Jan. 19 at the…