Technomic: Multiunit concept owners have best of both worlds

August 1, 2011

Multiconcept operators, those companies that own and operate at least three unique restaurant concepts with annual sales of $10 million or more, find…

Tom & Eddie’s to open fourth location

July 28, 2011

Tom & Eddie’s is celebrating its one-year anniversary with the opening of a fourth location in the Chicago area. The fourth restaurant will open in Vernon…

Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

Vapiano adds US locations

July 24, 2011

Vapiano International, the 95-unit fast casual chain, will open in Charlotte, N.C. at the end of this month, on the heels of another grand opening in Reston…

Ruby Tuesday to focus on development of Lime Fresh

July 24, 2011

In Ruby Tuesday’s fourth quarter 2011 earnings report, the company said it will continue to make progress on the development of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. The…

Don't call it a comeback: Bennigan's on a roll

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How former Salsarita's president Paul Mangiamele plans to breathe new life into an iconic brand.

Starbucks continues Nordic expansion

July 21, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company and SSP, an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced that they will expand Starbucks…

New concept matches franchisees to lenders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Boefly has attracted many big-name chains as they seek various funding options for growth.

Zoes Kitchen's opens 50th location

July 20, 2011

Zoes Kitchen has opened its first location in Auburn, Ala., marking the company’s eighth location in Alabama and its 50th restaurant overall.

FREEBIRDS opens two locations in Dallas-Fort Worth

July 19, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: the first, July 21 at Rockwell Plaza and the second in Grapevine on July 27.

Saladworks further expands into Delaware

July 13, 2011

Saladworks has signed an agreement with franchisee Joe Mignone to open his third location in Delaware. The restaurant, scheduled to open this fall, expands the…

Sale of Crispers finalized to Healthy Food Concepts

July 12, 2011

The sale of Crispers LLC, a Lakeland, Fla.-based, fast casual restaurant chain, has been finalized between Healthy Food Concepts LLC and Publix Super Markets.

OinkADoodleMoo signs franchisee

July 11, 2011

OinkADoodleMoo is getting an expansion boost from new franchise John Webb, who will open a new location in Troy, Ohio.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit to add 23 Calif. locations

July 10, 2011

Dickey's Barbecue Pit will add to its current 156 locations with the opening of 23 new locations throughout the California market over the next year.

Golub Capital leads Au Bon Pain refinance

July 5, 2011

Golub Capital has announced the completion of a $112 million senior secured credit facility provided for the refinancing of Au Bon Pain, a portfolio company of…

Chipotle invested $2.3 million in Soul Daddy

July 4, 2011

An SEC filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that Chipotle invested $2.3 million in America's Next Great Restaurant, Soul Daddy.

QSR Franchise Opportunities: Crucial Considerations

Operators should consider the brand's image and marketing services as well as their own assets and qualifications.

Smashburger taps Twist as regional AOR

June 29, 2011

Smashburger has named Twist as its St. Louis agency of record ahead of a 12-unit expansion in the market. The first Smashburger in the St. Louis area will open…

Salad Creations expands to Florida campuses

June 29, 2011

Salad Creations is expanding its presence on college campuses with ARAMARK, an award-winning, global food services company. Under the partnership, a new Salad…

Eight ways to build a mobile marketing platform

Although many restaurant operators have successfully leveraged mobile-marketing platforms, there are many more that are missing out. Here's a look at how to…