Cleveland next landing pad for Mama Fu's

February 22, 2012

With 13 existing locations and up to eight new store openings in the next 12 months, Mama Fu’s has increased the number of restaurants it has in various stages…

NRA: Fast casual operators optimistic about 2012 sales gains

Total restaurant industry sales will reach a record high of $632 billion in 2012, a 3.5 percent increase over 2011.

Top 5 2012 food innovation product predictions

A look at what might be the biggest 2012 food innovation trend opportunities.

Quiznos shakes up board to help reinvigorate the brand

February 22, 2012

Denver-based Quiznos has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its board of managers.

Courting new trials

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Let’s talk for a minute about new trial. No, not the court kind, but the kind that every restaurant wants … new consumers trying out your restaurant for the…

Costa Vida reports strong unit growth in 2011

February 21, 2012

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has reported a 74 percent unit growth increase for 2011.

Charley's Rolls out beer battered fish sandwich

February 21, 2012

Charley’s Grilled Subs is giving customers a reason to look forward to Lent this year by unveiling a freshly prepared Crispy Beer Battered Fish Sandwich.

Cousins Subs renews focus on products, growth and marketing

February 21, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs is marking its 40th anniversary with new initiatives that focus on its products, franchise growth and marketing investments.

Jimmy John's drops sprouts from menu

February 20, 2012

The Jimmy John's restaurant chain is permanently dropping sprouts from its menu after a five-state string of e. coli outbreaks. The outbreaks were the fifth…

Moe's Southwest Grill to open 50 restaurants in Russia

February 20, 2012

Moe’s Southwest Grill has signed a substantial international deal that will bring its restaurants into Russia for the first time. Glaventer Investments LTD…

Jamba Juice to sell specialty tea through acquisition

February 19, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has announced the acquisition of Talbott Teas, a Chicago-based boutique, premium tea company, recently profiled on ABC-TV’s “Shark Tank.”

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz addresses state of the union

February 19, 2012

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz addressed the country's unemployment rate on CNN's "State of the Union." Schultz said the issue is not one faced by Republicans or…

Top 100: Au Bon Pain No. 10

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 17, 2012

10. Au Bon Pain

Red Mango founder Dan Kim receives Minority Business Leader award

February 16, 2012

Red Mango Inc. founder and chief concept officer Dan Kim is adding to his accolades. Kim was recently presented with a Dallas Business Journal 2012 Minority…

CherryBerry signs sweet deal for Kansas, Missouri

February 16, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Darren Martin to develop its CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar…

Top 100: Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill No. 11

February 16, 2012

11. Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Top 100: Freebirds World Burrito No. 12

February 16, 2012

12. Freebirds World Burrito

Top 100: Zoes Kitchen No. 15

February 16, 2012

15. Zoes Kitchen

Saladworks opens sixth Delaware location

February 15, 2012

Saladworks is opening its sixth Delaware location in Middletown. Saladworks will celebrate the opening of its Middletown location by offering $5 salads to all…

Commentary: Pinterest offers restaurants another way to communicate with customers

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