Saladworks signs multi-unit deal in Boston

June 9, 2011

Saladworks has announced an agreement with a multi-unit developer to open three stores over the next three years in Boston.

FREEBIRDS: Halfway to 100

June 8, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced the June 15 opening of its latest restaurant in Ventura, Calif., marking the company’s 50th location overall.

Au Bon Pain launches rebranding initiative

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 7, 2011

In conjunction with the acceleration of its national expansion strategy, 318-unit Au Bon Pain is launching a major café remodeling program. Under this…

Fast casual success: How Wingstop rose above the competition

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To build a strong ROI, Wingstop executives built in four pillars for success.

Quiznos to enter Florida c-store locations

June 5, 2011

Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…

The Power of a Last Impression

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Do you like to sit behind a one way mirror and listen to your customers talk passionately about the food that they eat and the brands that they favor...or…

Saladworks CEO honored as ‘CEO Of The Year’

June 2, 2011

Saladworks CEO John Scardapane has been chosen as 'Chief Executive Officer Of The Year' by SmartCEO magazine.

Starbucks acquires full ownership of Central, South & Western China locations

June 2, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the signing of a contractual agreement with Maxim’s Caterers Ltd., its long-time joint-venture partner in South China…

Epic Burger to open third location

June 1, 2011

Epic Burger is scheduled to open its third location June 13 in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop. In addition to its newest West Loop location, Epic Burger has…

MOOYAH takes on Connecticut

May 31, 2011

Residents of Hartford, Conn., are getting their first MOOYAH location, also marking the company’s first location in the state. The restaurant will be opened by…

UFood signs partnership to develop Middle East market

May 30, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has signed an agreement with London-based World Franchise Associates Ltd. to seek franchisees to develop the UFood Grill brand in…

Top That! secures international franchise deal

May 30, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced that it has secured an agreement between Top That! Pizza and Mohammed Obaid Al Neaimi to develop the brand in the…

It's time to feel good!

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

The latter part of May is always a busy time of year on my calendar. During the waning days of spring, there is a convergence of our Firehouse Subs Public…

UFood Restaurant Group to develop in Puerto Rico

May 25, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced a contract with franchisee Manuel Rivera to develop and operate eight UFood Grills in Puerto Rico. The first unit is…

Nature’s Table Café to open in Florida, California and Carolina markets

May 24, 2011

Nature’s Table Café has signed two new franchise agreements to open restaurants in Orange County, California and in South Carolina. The chain also will be…

Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 24, 2011

Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.

Panera Bread franchisee to build Canadian presence

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 24, 2011

Covelli Enterprises, the franchise operator of 190 Panera Bread locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, has plans to open…

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Tossed signs franchise agreement for five new Boston locations

May 23, 2011

Tossed, offering garden salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement authorizing the development of five new…

Bombay Bowl opens another location in Denver

May 22, 2011

Colorado-based fast casual concept Bombay Bowl has announced that it has opened a second location in Denver at 6th Avenue and Broadway. This is the concept's…