Nando hot sauce hits the American market

June 10, 2016

Nando's hot sauce, Peri-Peri, is now available in 10,000 U.S. retailers including Wal-Mart, Kroger and Publix.

QSRs, Pizza restaurants get competition from Mexican chain's delivery service

May 27, 2016

In hopes of competing with fast food chains, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina has partnered with DoorDash in several US markets to provide on-demand…

FCES15: Stay on trend with the latest food trends

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tastes and trends in food change and evolve rapidly. What may have been an innovative concept last year may be exactly the wrong one now.

Canada's It's All GRK to expand with franchise locations

August 19, 2015

The Greek fast casual restaurant has partnered with Fransmart to continue growth and expand the brand worldwide.

Pei Wei goes to college

August 17, 2015

A new Pei Wei location will soon be opened at Arizona State University.

UAE falafel chain expanding to North America and Europe

July 18, 2014

Just Falafel, a 52-unit chain based in the United Arab Emirates, opened its first North American restaurants in June, and hopes to open 900 more throughout…

Halal Guys hoping to become 'the Chipotle of Middle Eastern food'

June 16, 2014

The next big thing in fast casual dining might just be Middle Eastern street fare.

34 ways to fail with a poorly written franchise agreement

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Franchise agreements must be prepared, negotiated and reviewed by a specialist from where the restaurant will operate.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill donates nonperishables to Colo. fire relief efforts

July 29, 2012

Through the help and generosity of its guests, Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has donated more than 500 pounds of nonperishable food items to Care…

I Dream of Falafel cooking series to address healthy back to school eating

July 29, 2012

I Dream of Falafel is gearing up to go “back to school” with the next session of its cooking class series. On Aug. 25, executive chef Henry Nuguid will teach…

Top 100: Wow Bao No. 24

July 23, 2012

Wow Bao

Top 100: Noodles and Company No. 22

July 16, 2012

Noodles and Company

I Dream of Falafel to host series of cooking classes

June 28, 2012

I Dream of Falafel has announced the launch of a cooking class with executive chef Henry Nuguid that will focus on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired…

Genghis Grill highlights blueberry-based beverages

June 25, 2012

Genghis Grill has announced its summer drink promotion featuring three blueberry-inspired drinks that are offered now until Mid-August. Making their official…

Zoës Kitchen intros new menu items

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 14, 2012

The launch of Steak Kabobs and Orzo Tabouli Salad marks the first major menu additions for Zoës Kitchen in four years.

I Dream of Falafel offers “Genie in a Basket”

June 12, 2012

Beginning in July, I Dream of Falafel will offer guests its new “Genie in a Basket,” individual picnic baskets that customers can take to the park, to the pool…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill expands menu

May 31, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the addition of kabobs and Hibiscus Mango Iced Tea Fusion to its menu selection.

I Dream of Falafel launches franchise program

May 28, 2012

I Dream of Falafel has announced that it has been approved to franchise in Illinois and Wisconsin. The founders launched the franchise process in July 2011.

Daphne's California Greek launches music program

May 16, 2012

After a successful soft launch beginning in late 2011, Daphne’s California Greek has officially unveiled a multi-platform, new music initiative to discover and…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill to expand outside home state

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is expanding outside of its home state for the first time since the chain's launch in 2007.