UFood Grill approved for SBA Franchise Registry

February 15, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has been approved for listing on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) official Franchise Registry. UFood submitted its…

BBI co-brands Smallcakes, FreshBerry

February 14, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has launched its first ever co-branded store in Jenks, Okla., combining Smallcakes Cupcakery with FreshBerry’s lineup of frozen…

Smashburger heads to Brooklyn

February 10, 2011

The New York City borough of Brooklyn will get its first of three planned Smashburgers in May. Franchisee Jim Denburg will open the outlet in the Fort Greene…

Love is in the air: Lenny's launches huge Facebook promo

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fans who "like" the brand will earn a free half-pound sub.

Dickey's heads to the Bayou

February 9, 2011

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is set to open its inaugural Louisiana location in Houma. Carrel Hymel is the first Dickey's franchisee in the state.

Buffalo Wild Wings opens Traverse City unit

February 9, 2011

One of Michigan's most popular tourist destinations just opened its first Buffalo Wild Wings unit. The restaurant, located in Traverse City, is operated by…

Freshii to open flagship locations

February 8, 2011

Freshii ended 2010 with openings in West Hollywood, San Francisco and Chicago, and is marking the start of 2011 with the opening of flagship restaurants in…

Seattle's Best Coffee takes flight aboard Delta Airlines

February 8, 2011

Delta Air Lines and Seattle’s Best Coffee have announced a new agreement that will offer Delta customers freshly brewed Seattle’s Best Coffee onboard all…

Buffalo Wild Wings revenue up 13%

February 8, 2011

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Former McDonald's execs land on fast casual concept

February 7, 2011

It looks like former McDonald's executives Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue have landed on a fast casual concept slated to open in Palo Alto, Calif., this summer.

Rick Bayless opens Tortas Frontera at Chicago O’Hare

February 6, 2011

Building on the popularity of Xoco and Frontera Grill, chef-restaurateur Rick Bayless has partnered with HMSHost Corporation to bring Tortas Frontera by Rick…

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.