Famous Dave's announces two VP promotions

October 14, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Famous Dave's of America Inc. has announced the promotion of Andy Simpson to the position of vice president of construction and design…

Randy Carucci joins The Counter

October 7, 2007

CULVER CITY, Calif. — Randy Carucci has joined The Counter as its new chief development officer, the company announced.   Carucci's responsibilities include a…

Shane's Rib Shack launches BBQ promotion

September 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Shane's Rib Shack has announced the introduction of several new party platters available from September through Super Bowl Sunday, which will take…

Bar-B-Cutie launches national ad campaign

August 20, 2007

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie company officials have announced the launch of a national and regional television campaign to increase brand development. …

Red Robin appoints Pattye Moore to board of directors

August 15, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE , Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the appointment of Pattye L. Moore to the company's board of directors effective…

R&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners

July 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study.   In the study, more than…

Buffalo Wings & Rings opens in Illinois

July 25, 2007

CINCINNATI — Buffalo Wings & Rings is set to open its newest location Aug. 1, 2007, in Crystal Lake, Ill. The restaurant will host an invitation-only VIP…

Shane's franchisee pulls out of development deal

July 22, 2007

Times News (Tennessee): A Shane's Rib Shack franchisee has pulled out of six development deals for the Eastern Tenneessee region. The Shane's plans went public…

Bar-B-Cutie expands to Dallas, Ft. Worth

July 10, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie announce July 10 the signing of two master franchise agreements for up to 55 locations to be developed in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth…

Coney Beach opening sales exceed expectations

July 9, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Coney Beach restaurant has exceeded sales projections made by parent company Beautiful Brands International, bringing in a total of $51,432 in…

First Coney Beach opens in Tulsa

July 1, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Coney Beach, a retro, beach-inspired, gourmet hot dog and hamburger restaurant and the third fast-casual concept from Beautiful Brands…

BBQ carves industry niche

Barbecue chains work to gain mainstream appeal. 

Fatburger eyes China market

June 20, 2007

CattleNetwork: Fast casual chain Fatburger has plans to expand into China within the next year. Expansion plans for the California-based chain involve the…

Restaurants to miss July 1 calorie deadline

June 19, 2007

MSNBC: Fast food restaurants in New York are getting a temporary reprieve from a precedent-setting rule requiring them to put calorie information on their…

Quiznos investor bets on gourmet burgers

June 19, 2007

Chain Leader: Quiznos investor Cervantes Capital is launching another fast-casual restaurant concept: high-end burgers. The concept, Smashburger, will let…

Record sales reported at Kansas Bar-B-Cutie

June 18, 2007

HAYS, Kan. — Record sales were reported at the Hays, Kan., grand opening of fast-casual chain Bar-B-Cutie. The opening marks the company's 13th location. …

uWink signs first franchise agreement

June 10, 2007

LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc. has entered into an area-development agreement with OCC Partners, LLC, for up to three franchised uWink restaurants in Miami-Dade…

Menu trends main focus at NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 23, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot, What's…

Buffalo Wild Wings to acquire Las Vegas restaurants

May 17, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced a right of first refusal to acquire the assets of nine Buffalo Wild Wings franchised restaurants in the Las…

TOPZ eyes expansion

May 10, 2007

Detroit News: Fast-casual chain TOPZ, which features hamburgers made with lean ground beef or turkey, air-baked fries, light salad dressings and fruit shakes…