Panda Express on expansion fast track

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Asian restaurant chain plans to grow 70 percent throughout the next five years.

Troy Aikman joins Wingstop board

February 3, 2011

Roark Capital Group announced that Troy Aikman has joined the Wingstop board of directors. He has been the company’s national spokesman since 2003. 

Quiznos maps India expansion route

February 3, 2011

Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement that will enable the opening of its first location in India. The agreement was signed as part of the company’s…

Wingstop heads to Southern Florida

February 2, 2011

Due to the popularity of its stores in the South Florida area, Wingstop has launched an expansion campaign designed to add 20 additional locations throughout…

America’s Next Great Restaurant to focus on fast casual

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

February 1, 2011

NBC will debut a new show March 6 called “America’s Next Great Restaurant,” that will put Steve Ells, Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone and Lorena Garcia in the…

Moe’s Original Bar B Que nears 20 locations

February 1, 2011

Moe's Original Bar B Que will open two units in mid-February, marking the chains 17th and 18th restaurant locations.

Energy Kitchen continues NY expansion

February 1, 2011

Energy Kitchen has announced the signing of an area development agreement for four new restaurants in Manhattan and Long Island.

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.  

Squisito's dives into franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After more than 12 years, the concept is ready to spread throughout the East Coast.  

Zpizza inks California deal

January 26, 2011

Laguna Beach, Calif.-based zpizza is cultivating new stores in its home region. The company has finalized a contract with new franchisee ZP-Brea LLC to open a…

Next stop for Wingstop: Baltimore/D.C. corridor

January 26, 2011

Wingstop has signed a development agreement to open 20 new stores in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. corridor within the next several years.

Dickey's expands Mississippi footprint

January 25, 2011

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has expanded in Mississippi, opening a new location in Meridian this week. This unit is the chain's 139th thus far, with another 60 set…

Moe's Original Bar B Que spreads through the South

January 25, 2011

Moe's Original Bar B Que has expanded its footprint with the opening of its 17th and 18th locations in downtown Auburn, Ala., and midtown Atlanta, respectively.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill turns three

January 25, 2011

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill will mark its three-year anniversary Jan. 28.

MOOYAH listed as chain to watch

January 24, 2011

MOOYAH Burgers & Fries did a lot of moving and shaking in 2010, opening 17 new locations and signing multiple development agreements for 2011. 

Famous Brands reports 13.3 percent sales boost

January 24, 2011

Famous Brands Ltd. has reported a staggering 13.3 percent sales growth for December 2010. South African-based Famous Brands has a robust quick-service and fast…

Qdoba promotes five executive team members

January 24, 2011

Denver-based Qdoba Mexican Grill has promoted five executives to build on the company's sales, growth, marketing, franchise and menu innovation efforts. The…

U.S. restaurant count down; chains stable

January 24, 2011

The number of U.S. restaurants declined by 1 percent in 2010, according to market research company The NPD Group. This translates to a loss of 5,551 total…

Elevation Burger enters international territory

January 20, 2011

Elevation Burger has signed a multi-unit agreement with real estate veteran Nael Mustafa to build restaurants throughout Bahrain. The first location is slated…

Firehouse Subs CEO: Are there too many restaurants?

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Are there too many restaurants?