Fast casual menu additions get spicy infusion

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

January 16, 2011

Fast casual restaurants across all menu categories are rolling out new items focused on spicier flavors, a trend that has been growing for the last 10 years.

Corner Bakery extends low-cal menu

January 2, 2011

Corner Bakery Cafe has announced an extension to its “100 Under 600” program that features more than 100 different combinations of sandwiches, panini…

Local: The ins, the outs and the details

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We hear the term local tossed around pretty loosely nowadays. While it's popping up on just about everything with a price tag (local business, locally owned…

Uptown Dallas Smashburger opens

December 22, 2010

Smashburger opened its third Dallas location Wednesday in Uptown Plaza on the corner of McKinney Avenue and Pearl Street. This is the third of 10 Dallas area…

Second Tom & Eddie's restaurant opens in Chicago

December 19, 2010

The owners of Tom & Eddie's have opened a second location in Geneva, Ill., west of Chicago.

The Counter takes Manhattan

December 15, 2010

The Counter Custom Built Burgers will open its first New York City outpost in the heart of Times Square on Dec. 20, 2010. This will be chain’s 26th location in…

Shane’s Rib Shack completes 2010 with nine openings

December 15, 2010

Shane’s Rib Shack is ending the year with new franchise agreements totaling more than 50 units, including 25 new stores in Alabama and 20 new stores in Central…

Smashburger to open Brooklyn burger joints

December 5, 2010

Smashburger has signed a multiunit agreement with 25/20 Management to open up to three locations in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 2011.

Wingstop opens first location in Queens, NY

December 2, 2010

Wingstop has opened its first location in Queens, N.Y. The store is owned and operated by franchisee Mac Khahera.

Smashburger hires hometown agency of record

December 1, 2010

Smashburger has hired Denver-based brand communications agency Cactus as its agency of record (AOR) to help establish and execute the overall tone and voice of…

Elevation Burger latest to roll out Freestyle

December 1, 2010

Elevation Burger has become the latest restaurant chain to debut the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser. The Freestyle was unveiled at Elevation Burger's…

MOOYAH to enter Ark., La., territory

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 30, 2010

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced its expansion into Arkansas and northern Louisiana through deals with six new franchisees in the states.

Is your restaurant required?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Is your restaurant required by law to post nutritional information?

Tom & Eddie's second location to open soon

November 23, 2010

Tom & Eddie's has announced that it will open its second Illinois location December 14, at the Shoppes at Geneva Commons, west of Chicago.

Elevation Burger opens in New York

November 23, 2010

Fabian Rosario and his business partner John Harris have entered into an agreement to open three Elevation Burger restaurants throughout New York City. Their…

The Counter opens new location

November 16, 2010

The Counter Custom Built Burgers will open its sixth Northern California location in San Mateo on Nov. 22.

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…

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.

Smashburger strikes again with 12-unit development deal

November 7, 2010

Smashburger has partnered with STL Smash LLC to introduce Smashburger's "burger magic" to St. Louis through the opening of 12 locations there.

Raising Cane’s donates $15,000 to Share Our Strength

November 2, 2010

Raising Cane's founder and CEO Todd Graves will present a check for more than $15,000 to Share Our Strength, a national organization fighting childhood hunger.