Top 100: Wingstop No. 91

April 17, 2011

91. Wingstop

Tom & Eddie's ready for more expansion

April 3, 2011

Tom & Eddie's is set to open its third location in Deerfield, Ill. in June with its largest restaurant to date.

Mooyah expands to Burleson, Texas

March 24, 2011

This summer, residents of Burleson, Texas, will have the opportunity to experience MOOYAH Burgers & Fries as it moves into McAlister Square. The franchise…

Former McAlister’s Deli CEO joins Bagger Dave’s board

March 23, 2011

Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc. (DHR), the owner/operator and franchisor of Bagger Dave’s restaurant and bar concept, and a leading franchisee of Buffalo…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance gives Five Guys $100 million boost

March 23, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $100 million credit facility to Five Guys Holdings Inc., franchisor of Five Guys Burgers and Fries. The facility…

Buffalo Wild Wings tackles football stand-off

March 22, 2011

When basketball fans cheer on their college teams this week, they may notice a seemingly out-of-place advertisement from Buffalo Wild Wings. During one of its…

Shane’s Rib Shack founder to appear on QVC

March 21, 2011

Shane’s Rib Shack founder and president, Shane Thompson, is scheduled to appear on QVC during its new gluten-free culinary broadcast Eating Gluten Free – Food…

Grimaldi's founders plan fast casual burger concept

March 20, 2011

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced its current expansion plans that call for new locations in Dallas, West Palm Beach, Fla., and various other sites.

2011 Top 100 Movers and Shakers

FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.

OLO launches Five Guys android app

March 9, 2011

OLO Online Ordering has announced the launch of the first major chain restaurant mobile ordering application made for the Android platform.Built by Solertium…

Farm-to-fork trend inspiring operators

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

As the use of farm-branded ingredients continue to be a growing trend on restaurant menus, farm-to-fork purchasing companies are picking up speed.

Epic Burger to open third location

March 3, 2011

Epic Burger is opening its third location this summer in the heart of the Chicago’s West Loop. Epic’s inaugural location launched in Chicago’s South Loop…

BUBBA Burger to make retail to restaurant transition

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

March 2, 2011

The burger retailer’s shift from grocery store-only to fast casual concept highlights a new trend for the restaurant industry.

Bruegger's Bottomless Mug campaign raises $90,000

February 28, 2011

Bruegger's announced it will donate approximately $90,000 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals as a result of its "Bottomless Mug" campaign, which ran from…

Ron Shaich: The accidental philanthropist

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How Panera Bread's chairman and former CEO used skill, knowledge and know-how to launch an industry movement.

Einstein Noah to restate FY 2009 financial results

February 23, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., primary operator of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, will postpone its…

Smashburger opens first McAllen, Texas, location

February 20, 2011

Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" concept, will open its first McAllen location on March 24. The restaurant will bring 100-percent Angus burgers, an…

Australian burger concept heads to US shores

February 17, 2011

On Feb. 25, Sydney, Australia-based Oporto will open its first United States location in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The restaurant is the first of three…

Shane's Rib Shack celebrates strong 2010

February 17, 2011

Shane´s Rib Shack has signed new franchise agreements totaling more than 50 units and expected to bring 25 new stores to Alabama and 20 new stores to Central…

Tom & Eddie’s donates opening-week proceeds

February 15, 2011

Tom & Eddie’s will donate $4,000 made during opening week of its Geneva, Ill., restaurant to two local organizations – the Geneva Academic Foundation (GAF…