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Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana investors sell common stock
June 15, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…
read nowSmashburger to open in Grand Junction, San Antonio
June 14, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has two Founders Club franchisees opening the company's first franchise stores in the coming weeks. The first franchise…
read nowNPD: QSR only strength in global foodservice for 2008
June 7, 2009
CHICAGO — Among the effects of the worldwide economic downturn was fewer visits to foodservice outlets across the globe, according to market research company…
read nowShane's Rib Shack launches Red, White and BBQ promotion
June 1, 2009
ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack is gearing up for the summer season with its new promotion, Red, White and BBQ, the company has announced. Running June …
read nowObama stops at Five Guys for jalapeno cheeseburger
May 31, 2009
The Associated Press: President Barack Obama made a surprise lunchtime stop at a Washington, D.C., Five Guys on May 29. The president ordered a cheeseburger…
read nowEVOS to open Miami locations
May 27, 2009
MIAMI — EVOS has announced it has signed a multiunit agreement with Foodies Miami to bring three stores to South Florida by early 2011, with the first set to…
read nowConsumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand
May 27, 2009
Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…
read nowSmashburger signs Midwest franchise deal
May 26, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has secured its 10th franchisee, Reload LLC, bringing the total number of Smashburger franchise locations to 187. The…
read nowMcDonald's Europe set to overtake Starbucks with McCafes
May 26, 2009
The Financial Times: McDonald's is aiming to overtake Starbucks as Europe's biggest coffee chain, with plans to open several hundred McCafé stores selling…
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Five Guys responds to Inside Edition rodent expose
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Rodents caught on video outside two Washington, D.C., eateries cause closures.
read nowElevation Burger heads to Big Apple
May 14, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has announced that it has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Fabian Rosario and John Harris to open a location in Lower…
read nowElevation Burger opens in Arlington, Va., and Baltimore
May 13, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has announced the opening of two new franchised restaurants. Neeraj and Lisa Vohra have opened an Elevation Burger in…
read nowSmashburger signs Texas franchise deal
May 11, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced its ninth franchisee deal, with SB Sizzle Inc., to open 10 Smashburger locations throughout East Texas. The SB Sizzle…
read nowMooyah Burgers & Fries intros new store concept
May 10, 2009
DALLAS — With the recent opening of their new location in Watauga, Texas, Mooyah Burgers & Fries is entering a new phase of business. Mooyah is introducing…
read nowSmashburger inks Iowa franchise deal
May 4, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced that it has secured its eighth franchisee, Smashguys LLC, which will develop 16 locations throughout Iowa. The latest…
read nowBurgerville adds beer and wine pairings to menu
May 4, 2009
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Burgerville has launched the pairing of local beers and wines to its new, gourmet seasonal menu offerings at its Salmon Creek restaurant in…
read nowElevation Burger furthers Philadelphia expansion
May 3, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has announced the addition of a multiunit franchising deal with Chris Phillips to bring three Philadelphia-area locations. …
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Better burgers beef up sales
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The fast casual burger segment opens wide as new concepts enter the field and existing ones look toward growth.
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Fast casual execs adopt QSR approach
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How lessons learned from the quick-service segment have shaped fast casual operations.
read nowElevation Burger to enter South Fla.
March 30, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with South Florida entrepreneurs Jeffrey Feinstein and Sam Ginsberg, the company has…
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