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BG Urban Café launches new brand strategy

May 15, 2011

The BG Urban Café has announced the grand opening of the company's rebranded fast casual restaurants, formally known as Bread Garden.

Cosi Inc. reports Q1 net loss

May 15, 2011

Così Inc. has reported a net loss for its first quarter ended March 28, 2011, of $2.1 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted common share. The loss is down…

Jamba Juice joins forces with USA Water Polo

May 12, 2011

Jamba Juice Company has announced that they will join forces with the USA Water Polo to help their clubs raise funds through the onsite sale of Jamba's…

Five Guys receives $1 million investment boost

May 12, 2011

United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, has announced that it is providing $1 million in financing to Five Guys Burgers and Fries owner…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Today’s employee, tomorrow’s unemployed

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

A few weeks ago I was sitting at the bar at Harry Caray’s in Chicago’s Midway airport. I was at a stool next to the server station and happened to overhear a…

Bobby's Burger Palace to open in College Park, Md.

May 11, 2011

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay will open a location of his fast casual burger concept restaurant, Bobby's Burger Palace, in the new luxury student housing complex…

Seattle’s Best Coffee expands distribution range

May 11, 2011

Seattle’s Best Coffee's announced its distribution now includes 50,000 locations in the United States and Canada. The effort kick-started one year ago when the…

Togo’s to develop 11 new West Coast locations

May 10, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches has announced the signing of six agreements with single and multi-unit developers that would bring 11 new locations to California. The…

Dine Out for No Kid Hungry sets ambitious goals

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Cause-marketing programs provide restaurants with redemption rate incentives.

MICROS, Tabbedout deploy restaurant mobile payment platform

May 8, 2011

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced an integration, sales and…

McDonald’s, Yum!, Starbucks on 2011 Fortune 500 list

May 5, 2011

The annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks America's largest corporations by revenue and profit, was released Thursday.

Kelly Slater named as Daphne’s California Greek brand ambassador

May 5, 2011

Daphne’s California Greek has announced that 10-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater has become a brand partner and ambassador for the company’s commitment…

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reports soft Q1 earnings report

May 5, 2011

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2011.

Restaurant concepts expand on foreign shores

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

With their sites set on international ground, restaurant chains prove it’s a small world, after all.

Burrito Boarder to open second location

May 3, 2011

St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Burrito Boarder will be opening its second location in the Carrollwood neighborhood of Tampa, this month. The first store opened in…

Firehouse Subs joins tornado assistance effort

May 3, 2011

Firehouse Subs will join chains such as McAlister’s Deli to provide assistance to those impacted by the recent tornados in the Southeast.

Chipotle hiring investigation grows in scope

May 3, 2011

The investigation into Chipotle Mexican Grill's hiring practices has been extended to include Atlanta and Los Angeles. Federal immigration agents spent Tuesday…

Webinar to address benefits of cause marketing

May 2, 2011

Cause marketing is a trend taking over the restaurant industry as chains and independent operators alike are focusing more on their local communities.