Uncle Maddio's to mark Colorado debut

February 3, 2014

Uncle Maddio's has signed a deal with James Smethie to open units in the Denver area, including Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.

Newk's on growth mission

February 3, 2014

Newk's Eatery, which began as a small, locally owned sandwich shop in the college town of Oxford, Miss., has grown to 66 units across 13 states, according to a…

Desperately Seeking Capital: 4 things to know

Relying on family and friends to bankroll your dream can be a huge mistake.

Restaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December

January 31, 2014

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…

Truth time: Fast casual leaders answer your questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEOs discuss everything from marketing and growth to washable dishes and conumer analytics.

la Madeleine opens in Texas riverwalk

January 30, 2014

Flower Mound's downtown Riverwalk Market in Texas now has a la Madeleine Country French Café. The café sits at 2500 Cross Timbers Rd Suite #150 and offers…

QSR International selects Punchh's mobile CRM suite

January 30, 2014

Punchh announced it has been selected by QSR International to provide its mobile CRM suite throughout the 145-unit, multi-brand enterprise. According to a news…

Wingstop reports record-breaking 2013

January 30, 2014

With the opening of 74 new restaurants as well as development agreements representing 182 domestic and 35 international new units, Wingstop Restaurants has…

MOOYAH finishes 2013 with growth spurt

January 29, 2014

With consistent growth in 2013, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is prepared to achieve another series of milestones in 2014, eyeing the opening of more…

BoeFly to assist Dickey's franchisees with financing

January 29, 2014

BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting small business borrowers with lenders, recently announced that Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc., has selected it to…

McAlister's partners with Buxton

January 29, 2014

McAlister's Deli has partnered with Buxton, a customer analytics firm, to identify the best market opportunities for continued growth. Buxton's restaurant…

Einstein Bros. adds airport unit

January 28, 2014

Mission Yogurt Inc. is opening its second Einstein Bros. Bagels location in San Diego International Airport. This location, in Lindbergh Field's Terminal 2…

Maui Wowi targeting Texas

January 28, 2014

Maui Wowi is using Texas to kick off expansion efforts and will exhibit next week at the International Franchise Association's Franchise Expo South in Houston.

Burger 21 closes 2013 with 19-percent jump in AUVs

January 27, 2014

Burger 21 today announced strong growth in 2013 with eight new franchise agreements signed to develop 14 units as part of its strategy to grow throughout the…

McAlister's opens two Texas restaurants

January 27, 2014

McAlister's Deli is opening two new locations in Texas today, with franchisee Southwest Deli. McAlister's in North Abilene will be located at 849 N Judge Ely…

Smashburger named a Top 10 promising company by Forbes

January 23, 2014

Smashburger is ranked No. 6 on Forbes' third annual America's Most Promising Companies list. According to a news release, Forbes' list recognizes the top 10…

Togo's hosts grand re-opening for two California locations

January 23, 2014

Togo's Eateries Inc. announced its former restaurant of 25 years has been relocated within the same Paseo Plaza Real shopping center at 6971 El Camino Real in…

Panera Bread chips in to help 'Share the Warmth' campaign

January 23, 2014

Pittsburgh-area Panera Bread locations have made a donation to The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up Campaign in the amount of $25,000. This donation…

Yumz debuts express model

January 22, 2014

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt today announced the launch of Yumz Express, a kiosk-sized version of a full-size Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt store. The new model is…

Giardino closes 2013 with sales increases

January 22, 2014

Giardino Gourmet Salads posted solid growth in 2013, reporting 10.6 percent positive comparable sales, according to a company press release. This increase…