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Café Yumm! opens new Oregon location
February 12, 2014
Café Yumm! has opened its 13th restaurant in Candalaria Crossing at 2755 Commercial Street S.E. in Salem, Oregon. To celebrate, Franchise Owners Anna and Sean…
read nowUncle Maddio's plans Nebraska debut
February 11, 2014
Mike Simmonds and Shawn Simmonds will open Nebraska's first Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint in Omaha, Neb., this fall, marking the chain's debut in that state.
read nowNRA economist predicts growth for restaurant industry
February 10, 2014
In a news release from the National Restaurant Association, Chief Economist Bruce Grindy offers his insights into 2013 job growth and his projections for 2014.
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Who will be left standing when fro-yo battle is over?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Fro-yo's segment's growth and appeal are sustainable in the longterm but will lead to maturation in larger markets.
read nowTogo's offering free sandwiches to celebrate opening
February 7, 2014
Togo's Eateries Inc. is celebrating the opening of its newest restaurant tomorrow in Riverbank, Calif., by giving free pastrami sandwiches to the first 50…
read nowBruegger's opens fourth Denver unit
February 7, 2014
Bruegger's Bagels opened its fourth Denver location today. The new bakery, located in Littleton at the Shops at Riverbend, 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr., is the first…
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Salsarita's founder launching fast casual Italian concept
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Italian cuisine makes sense as a fast casual concept because it looks good, cooks quickly and is great for to-go options.
read nowPhil Friedman named CEO of Salsarita's; launching growth plan
February 6, 2014
After acquiring Salsarita's in 2011, Phil Friedman is stepping up as its CEO to launch major expansion efforts, according to a company press release. Friedman…
read nowSmoothie King signs 100 agreements in 2013
February 6, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises experienced its fourth consecutive year of same-store sales growth and development in 2013, according to a company press release.
read nowLa Madeleine opens first franchise
February 6, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café's opening in Lubbock, Texas, marks the brand's first franchise location, according to a company press release.
read nowMoe's lands at Orlando airport
February 6, 2014
"Welcome to Moe's!" can now be heard by travelers in the main terminal of the Orlando International Airport, according to a company press release.
read nowCorner Bakery trekking through California
February 5, 2014
Corner Bakery Cafe has awarded its first multi-unit development agreement of the new year, planning to open nine restaurants in the Central Valley area of…
read nowSloan's opens first franchised location
February 5, 2014
South Florida’s Sloan’s Ice Cream has opened its first franchise location in Delray Beach, Fla., under the direction of David and Debra Olmo. (Click here to…
read nowColorado Paneras funding hospice groups
February 5, 2014
Throughout February, the 34 Colorado Panera Bread bakery-cafes will donate 25 cents from the sale of each soup in a bread bowl to Porter Hospice and St.
read nowMcAlister's reports successful year of sales
February 5, 2014
McAlister's Deli reported Tuesday that it had a solid year of growth in 2013. For the year, same-store sales increased 4.8 percent, and company-owned store…
read nowPizzaRev plans two grand openings for new location
February 4, 2014
PizzaRev has completed construction on its seventh location and is set to open in Van Nuys, Calif., Feb. 7.
read nowSalsarita's going big in Texas
February 4, 2014
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina is expanding its presence in Texas thanks to a new multi-unit development agreement with Barton & Agha, LLC for North Texas…
read nowCaliburger coming to America
February 3, 2014
CaliBurger announced today that it has completed additional equity financing from two U.S.-based venture capital groups. The capital will be used to establish…
read nowCowboy Chicken continues West Texas expansion
February 3, 2014
Cowboy Chicken has signed its newest franchisee, Cowboy C West Texas LLC. The five-store development agreement will expand the Cowboy Chicken brand to West…
read nowTogo's ends 2013 with 48 franchise agreements
February 3, 2014
Togo's Eateries Inc. announced today it signed 48 new franchise agreements in 2013, to develop new restaurants throughout Colorado, Arizona, California…
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