Beautiful Brands to franchise Tulsa-based bakery-cafe

Beautiful Brands to add sixth concept to portfolio.

Shane's Rib Shack, Planet Smoothie open in the Middle East

One of each concept opens in Saudi Arabian mall.

Fast casual finance

Economic turmoil leaves operators scrambling for ways to raise startup money.

Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie sold

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Raving Brands has sold two of its five concepts, the company has announced.

Caught in the crisis

Economic conditions batter the industry, but operators insist quality still key.

From single-unit success to multiunit growth

The decision to develop a multiunit franchise may give an owner more control.

From the field to the kitchen

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Are famous owners the best move in the game of chain survival?

Baker Bros American Deli

Baker Bros American Deli strives for service.

Controlling fast casual growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When it comes to brand expansion, patience, persistence make the difference.

The year that shaped fast casual

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast Casual reviews the issues, brands that had an impact on 2007.

College bound

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

University dining-card programs can be costly, but not participating could cost even more.

Q & A with Chris McCracken

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The curtain is open for Planet Smoothie to take center stage.

NRA show highlights industry's best

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.

Restaurants target real estate for growth

The focus turns to real estate as restaurants look for prime profits.

The new face of fast casual?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fuzion Food Group looks to alter the restaurant landscape.

Quiznos terminates franchisees on heels of suicide

The sub chain reacts swiftly following the Web-posting of a franchisee's alleged note.

Mama Fu's franchisees sue Raving Brands

Suit accuses franchisor of racketeering and not following UFOC, but legal experts say plaintiff's case might have holes.

Panera Bread celebrates its 1,000th bakery café

The rest of the industry is chasing us, said Panera's CEO.

Democrats take the House

There's a slew of restaurant-related issues that will be impacted by the 2006 election.

Buffalo Wild Wings is on fire

From sales to marketing to product quality, everything seems to be clicking for Buffalo Wild Wings. But how long will this momentum last?