Quiznos reaches deal to avoid bankruptcy

December 26, 2011

Quiznos has reached an agreement with a significant majority of its first- and second-lien lenders on a consensual financial restructuring plan that will…

2012 will be the year of more information

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Miniature portions, specialty beverages are among the trends to watch.

Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee deploys MICROS Simphony solution

December 20, 2011

Bison Appendages Inc. and its owner, Bob Senkar, a Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar franchisee, has chosen to implement MICROS Simphony, a cloud-based…

Commentary: What restaurant marketing trends will emerge in 2012?

Fast casual players are starting to look like two different groups, perhaps three, including "Fine Fast Casual," "Quick Fast Casual" and "Chain Fast Casual…

Entrepreneur showcases Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

December 18, 2011

John Kunkel, the founder of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, has been featured in Entrepreneur. The publication talks about Kunkel's vision for Lime Fresh and the…

Boloco CEO John Pepper discusses use of social media

December 18, 2011

John Pepper, the CEO of Boston-based Boloco, has been featured in Forbes for his use of social media and its impact on the chain.

Adaptation – 3 Categories Evolve

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Be mindful of where categories were during the Recession and do not stray too far from the familiar.

Barberitos continues expansion push

December 15, 2011

Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina has announced that franchise contracts have been secured for 10 upcoming locations. Currently Barberitos has 2…

Jamba, US Foods announce distribution alliance

December 14, 2011

Jamba Inc. and US Foods have announced that they have formed a supply chain distribution alliance for service in the northeastern United States. The alliance…

Fazoli's posts best November sales in more than a decade

December 13, 2011

Fazoli's has reported positive comp store sales of 6.6 percent for the month of November, the chain's most successful November performance since 1998.

Beautiful Brands launches new Italian fast casual concept

December 13, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced a joint venture with Dean and Jill Bastian to develop and franchise Fresco Wood Fired Italian Kitchen. The…

Chipotle to present at 2012 ICR XChange

December 12, 2011

Executives from Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference at The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.

Così names Carin Stutz CEO

December 12, 2011

Così Inc. has announced the appointment of Carin L. Stutz as the company’s new chief executive officer and president, effective Jan. 1. She also will join the…

Famous Dave's opens fast casual restaurant

December 12, 2011

Famous Dave's of America has joined the expanding list of casual dining restaurant chains opening fast casual offshoots.

Commodity pressure mixed in early 2012

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As restaurant operators head into 2012, industry forecasters are calling for an increase in food costs, but not every analyst is predicting a commodities…

The ageless meatball is the new menu trendsetter

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Meatballs are versatile and offer a big profit margin.

Moe's Southwest Grill taps Brandmovers as digital agency

December 11, 2011

Moe's Southwest Grill has selected Atlanta-based Brandmovers Inc. as its digital agency of record in 2012.

Wingstop celebrates 500-store milestone

December 11, 2011

In celebration of 500 restaurants, and as a thank you to fans across the country, Wingstop is offering a $5 special on its 5-wing combo – available Dec. 1…

Technomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity

December 11, 2011

While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…

Boloco hires new VP of people development

December 11, 2011

Boloco has announced that Christine San Juan will join its team as vice president of people development. At Boloco, she will lead the development and training…