Pollo Campero showcases health at Disney restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu items.

McAlister’s Deli founders find second-time success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Nine years after the sale of McAlister's Deli, the Newcomb family gains ground with Newk's Express Café.

Despite Q3 losses, investment firm gives Jamba Inc. a “Buy”

On paper, healthy juice and grub fast casual chain Jamba Inc. looks to have had a hard Q3: total revenue for the quarter decreased 16 percent from last year…

Penn Station charters new growth territory

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As the sub-sandwich chain celebrates 25 years, its founder and president keep their eyes focused on the future.

Fazoli’s caps year of growth with Wal-Mart pilot

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Over the past three years, Lexington-based Fazoli’s and its team of veteran executives have worked hard to overcome the chain’s once downward slide. But since…

LaVoie: Supply chain trends for 2011

Where technology and logistics are expected to lead the restaurant industry.

Mediterranean diet spurs concept growth

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How two concepts are providing healthful Mediterranean cuisine to Detroit and Denver diners.

McAlister’s digs in to operational changes

A new president and a menu and equipment overhaul will bring in the next generation of McAlister's delis.

New Daphne’s CEO outlines brand future

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When Daphne’s Greek Café founder George Katakalidis filed for bankruptcy protection in January, the news came as a shock to many restaurant industry insiders.

Behind The Melting Pot's new "Peel"

Mark Johnston is the president of Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the casual-upscale fondue chain with more than 135 units in the United States and Canada. Its…

Greatness: Accelerating the recovery, Part I

How to ascertain the greatness of your organization by comparing your actions now against the essential elements of economic recovery.

Sushi rolls (slowly) into fast casual

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What might seem an odd fit for fast casual’s price point and service style, finds some solid ground.

Industry veterans to launch gourmet burger brand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Ed Rensi and Tom Dentice have nearly 100 years of combined restaurant industry experience. Now, the duo is taking what they've learned to Tom & Eddie's, a…

Firehouse Subs pushes past AUV, comps declines

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How the sandwich chain is redefining its success and delivering on a profitability promise made last year to franchisees.

Luby's to purchase Fuddruckers for $63 million

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Luby's will assume some of Fuddruckers' obligations, real-estate leases and contracts. It also will pay $2.45 million more in cash if it doesn't assume some…

Luby's to purchase Fuddruckers for $63 million

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Luby's will assume some of Fuddruckers' obligations, real-estate leases and contracts. It also will pay $2.45 million more in cash if it doesn't assume some…

Salsarita's positions itself for growth

Financing options and a possible sale are two areas the fast casual chain has started to explore.

Salsarita's positions itself for growth

Financing options and a possible sale are two areas the fast casual chain has started to explore.

Four secrets to successful site selection

Successful real estate site selection begins with a few basic steps. Here, we outline the top four.

Four secrets to successful site selection

Successful real estate site selection begins with a few basic steps. Here, we outline the top four.