Baja Fresh returns to Windy City

February 1, 2012

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Niles, Ill. The 2,100-square-foot Baja Fresh is owned and operated by…

YO!Sushi to open U.S. locations

February 1, 2012

London-based YO!Sushi signed its first U.S. franchisee in 2011 and plans to open its first two American locations this year in Washington, D.C., with leases…

Asian Box to debut in San Francisco

February 1, 2012

San Francisco-based FK Restaurants & Hospitality will debut its fast casual Asian Box concept in Palo Alto, Calif., this month. The restaurant, inspired by…

Togo's to open 28 units in 2012

February 1, 2012

Togo’s Eateries Inc. experienced an unprecedented year of growth in 2011 with the signing of 23 agreements for new restaurants and the opening of seven new…

Qdoba reaches 600-store milestone

January 31, 2012

Qdoba Mexican Grill will celebrate the grand opening of its 600th restaurant in Roseville, Mich., on Feb. 6. To celebrate the milestone, the restaurant, which…

Panchero's Mexican Grill names inaugural Franchisee of the Year

January 31, 2012

For the first time in company history, Panchero's Mexican Grill has named a Franchisee of the Year winner.

UFood Restaurant Group, Euro Café to launch co-branded concept

January 30, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that the company has signed an agreement with Euro Café Corporation to create co-branded restaurant concepts. The…

Pie Five Pizza Co. opens fifth unit

January 30, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its fifth location on North Dallas Parkway near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway in Texas. To…

EVOS readies for future growth

January 26, 2012

EVOS has announced plans for its new corporate expansion through continued guidance from its newly appointed board of advisors, chaired by restaurant industry…

BBI signs big deal for Smallcakes

January 26, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced an agreement with multi-unit developers Brad and Francy Bauer to open 20 new Smallcakes A Cupcakery stores in…

Smashburger breaks through 2011 with 55% unit growth

January 25, 2012

Smashburger has announced a summary of its 2011 accomplishments and its plans for 2012. The fast causal concept opened 51 new units in 2011, which includes…

Saladworks announces record growth in 2011

January 25, 2012

Saladworks has announced that its stores had a record year with strong surges in same store sales, with fourth quarter results showing a 15 percent comps…

Bruegger's opens first military base location

January 25, 2012

Bruegger’s has opened its first military base location at Naval Base San Diego through a joint agreement between Bruegger’s and Navy Exchange Service Command.

The Counter signs 33-unit international development deal

January 25, 2012

The Counter Custom Built Burgers and Americana Group, the Middle East’s leading restaurant, food product distributor and retail company, have announced a…

UFood begins construction of two airport locations

January 22, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has started construction on two UFood Grills at Salt Lake City International Airport. Part of the airport's revitalized concessions…

Beautiful Brands signs 20-unit CherryBerry franchise deal

January 19, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Ken Peterson to open at least 20 new CherryBerry Self-Serve…

Starbucks named a top global brand, place to work

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 19, 2012

Based on financial performance and brand strength, Starbucks was listed on Intrabrand's top 100 global brands of 2011. The Seattle-based coffee chain was No.

Saladworks to open more Pa. locations

January 18, 2012

Saladworks has announced an agreement to develop locations in Stroudsburg, Pa., through a partnership with franchise team Mark and Ebony Satterfield.

UFood Restaurant Group to open in British Columbia

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

January 17, 2012

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has granted a territorial franchise agreement to ASA Capital Alliance for the development of 10 UFood Grill…

Zoes Kitchen adds to executive leadership team

January 17, 2012

As part of its extensive growth plan, Zoës Kitchen has announced major additions to the company's executive leadership team. The company named Archie Andrews…