CherryBerry heads to South Dakota

April 8, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has recently signed a deal for CherryBerry to expand CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar into South Dakota. Franchisees Terry…

Cosi signs deal to open in Costa Rica

April 5, 2012

Cosi Inc. has announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Fast Casual S. A., to develop Cosi restaurants in Costa Rica. The agreement calls…

New Einstein Bros. location first to serve dinner

April 5, 2012

Local husband and wife team, Jon and Yvonne Kidder, have opened the newest Einstein Bros. Bagels location in Farragut, Tenn. It is the chain's first location…

Schlotzsky's to open new restaurants in Okla.

April 3, 2012

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with regional developers Bryan and Mia Whitfield to open six new locations…

Columbia-based chain plans US opening

April 3, 2012

Colombia, South America-based restaurant chain Kokoriko, specializing in rotisserie chicken, has partnered with veteran restaurateur and chef Richard Sandoval…

Smashburger opens first restaurant in Kuwait

April 2, 2012

Smashburger has announced the opening of its first international restaurant location in Kuwait. This restaurant, located at The Village, Abu Al Hasaniya, is…

Cosi revenue increases while net loss narrows

April 1, 2012

Cosi Inc. has reported a net loss for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 2, 2012, of $2.27 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted common share, compared with a net…

Managing Restaurant Growth: A Toolkit

As foodservice operators look to expand,choosing the right distributor is crucial to success.

Seattle's Best Coffee franchisee hires Morgan Marketing & PR

March 29, 2012

Rick Gitchen, senior franchise partner at Seattle’s Best Coffee, has hired Morgan Marketing and Public Relations LLC, an Irvine, Calif.-based full-service…

Togo's Eateries partners with Novita Training to fuel development

March 28, 2012

Togo’s Inc. has announced that they have hired Novita Training to develop and implement franchise training programs for Togo’s managers and restaurant…

Report: Expectations rise for restaurant industry

March 27, 2012

The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…

What's in your egg salad?

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

When I was about 8 years old, my mother finally left me alone in the kitchen to create something of my own devise. I couldn't use the stove, but I could use…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit signs Bay area franchise deals

March 26, 2012

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is heating up its expansion in the San Francisco Bay area. The barbecue chain currently has six Bay area stores and is searching for…

The Chalak Group secures $17 million in funding

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 25, 2012

The Chalak Group has raised $17 million in equity financing that will be used to expand its Genghis Grill and Baker Bros. American Deli chains, in addition to…

Piada: Fast casual Italian style

The fast casual concept has a menu focused on Italian street food.

MOOYAH expands in North Texas

March 22, 2012

Denton, Texas, has become the next city on MOOYAH's expansion list as it plans to open a location there March 26.

Three Restaurant Franchising Myths Debunked

Operators may think franchising is too expensive or difficult, but knowing the facts can help a restaurant grow.

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Saladworks builds Calif. presence with fourth location

March 21, 2012

Saladworks is opening its fourth California location in Tustin, Calif., through a franchise agreement with Karen Weber, a 25-year veteran of Trader Joe's…

Daphne's California Greek launches national franchise plan

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The new franchise program is expected to double Daphne's unit count over a three-year period.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit expands in Denver

March 20, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is building momentum in the Denver area. With four stores open there already, the company is looking for multiple new spaces.