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Foodservice research firm finds sandwich concepts are popular
February 5, 2013
Sandleman & Associates, a California-based foodservice consumer research firm, has named its 2012 "Fast-Food Awards of Excellence" winners.
read nowFREEBIRDS opens Kansas location
February 4, 2013
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has opened its latest unit in Lawrence, Kan., under FB Midwest Development LLC, the first franchisee of FREEBIRDS World Burrito. To…
read nowGarbanzo opening 1st Arizona unit
February 4, 2013
Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has awarded franchise development rights for up to 20 units to GMG Arizona LLC.
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Schlotzsky's comeback story: The days of bankruptcy are long gone
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Schlotzsky's President Kelly Roddy discusses how the chain's rebranding helped to put it back on top.
read nowVooDoo BBQ helping ex-NFL players transition from football to business
February 1, 2013
New-Orleans based VooDoo BBQ & Grill is hosting a live Webcast Saturday to help NFL players and retirees transition from professional football to business…
read nowJersey Mike's opens first airport locations
February 1, 2013
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first ever airport locations this month, at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and at Newark Liberty…
read nowChef-restaurateurs collaborate for new fast casual pizza concept
February 1, 2013
Chefs Rodelio Aglibot (Koi, Yi Cuisine, Sunda, BLT) and Frank Fronda (Napa Valley Grille, Cafe del Rey, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire), the founding partners…
read nowAmerican Roadside Burgers breaks ground in Greenville, S.C.
January 31, 2013
To build its newest store, American Roadside demolished a service station on the corner of East McBee Avenue and South Irvine Street in Downtown Greenville…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza continues SoCal expansion
January 31, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a lease for its next location, which will be located in Rolling Hills Plaza at 2625 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance…
read nowElevation Burger 'towers' over Dubai
January 31, 2013
Elevation Burger has a single location in Dubai, but its presence is huge, thanks to a lighted 18- by 14-square-foot sign atop Latifa Tower, a 56-story…
read nowMenchie's franchise agreement paves way for Canadian expansion
January 29, 2013
Yogurtworld Franchising Corp. announced that it has sold its rights to develop and operate Menchie's Frozen Yogurt units in Canada. The primary assets that…
read now5th Johnny Rockets opens in Massachusetts
January 29, 2013
Johnny Rockets has opened its first restaurant in Acton, Mass., joining Burlington Mall as the second location in Middlesex County. Restaurants at Boston…
read nowTasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie continue co-branded expansion
January 29, 2013
A Planet Smoothie location in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has added Tasti D-Lite to its center. The store officially opened as a co-brand Jan. 25. A grand…
read nowPenn Station opening 1st Northern Virginia location
January 29, 2013
Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its first Northern Virginia restaurant in February at 6424 Trading Square in the Haymarket Village Center. The…
read nowCatering company ramps up momentum with expanded restaurant network
January 29, 2013
Phoodeez, a Boston-based company that specializes in partnering with those in need of catering with restaurants, has launched its Frequent Phoodeez program and…
read nowQuiznos plans aggressive expansion in Mexico
January 28, 2013
Quiznos has partnered with Mexico City-based Quizmex SA DE CV to open more than 150 restaurants in Mexico throughout the next 10 years, including five in…
read nowVeggie Grill raises $20M to double locations
January 28, 2013
Santa Monica-based Veggie Grill has completed its fourth successful round of equity funding, supporting its continuing rapid expansion. Armed with 16 percent…
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McAlister's Frank Paci planning for growth in 2013
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
High-quality food and service have propelled the brand's growth.
read nowYogurtland continues Chicago-area expansion
January 24, 2013
Yogurtland is continuing to expand throughout the Chicago area with the opening of two more locations in the city's popular Gold Coast Historic District and…
read nowRestaurant industry grew by nearly 4,500 units in 2012
January 23, 2013
There were 4,442 more restaurants in the U.S. in fall 2012 than there were in fall 2011, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…
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