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?

Energy Kitchen gains New York momentum

January 19, 2011

Energy Kitchen has signed a franchise agreement that will bring three restaurants to New York's Nassau County.

Which Wich opens in Atlanta

January 19, 2011

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches will open its doors in Atlanta, signifying the chain’s first restaurant in Georgia.

FOCUS Brands names Gary Bales chief concept officer

January 18, 2011

FOCUS Brands Inc. has announced that Gary Bales has been named chief concept officer in addition to his role as president of Carvel. Bales will now oversee…

Greenz inks first franchise deal

January 18, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has signed an agreement with Larry Koehler and Casie Caldwell of Greenz Salads for the first Greenz Salads franchise. The new…

Yogurt Mountain opens first Georgia unit

January 17, 2011

Yogurt Mountain LLC has opened a new store in Duluth, its first footprint in Georgia. A grand opening event will be held from 2-6 p.m. Jan. 22 in which…

Genghis Grill joint venture brings units to the Southeast

January 17, 2011

Genghis Grill has signed on franchisee group, JNE (Jordan, Nicholas, Elliott) Mongolian LLC, to lead the Tampa, Fla., market and Chris Carroll, an existing…

Seven operating principles come 2011

By Lori Walderich

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. to open Souplantation Express

January 13, 2011

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. will open its first quick-serve restaurant, Souplantation Express, Jan. 17 in Carlsbad, Calif.

Genghis Grill to conquer the Capital

January 12, 2011

Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry has signed on franchisee Carlos Politano to lead the chain's expansion into the Washington, D.C. market.

Daphne’s Greek Café undergoes name change, brand overhaul

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

January 12, 2011

As outlined last year when Daphne’s Greek Café was purchased by Trefethen Advisors LLC, the chain has undergone a complete brand overhaul and will debut a new…

Top That! Pizza inks multi-state deal

January 12, 2011

In a push to enter the small fast casual pizza segment, Lori Walderich -- chief creative officer at IdeaStudio -- and her husband Jeff recently founded Top…

Study: More dining out, smaller checks in 2011

January 11, 2011

Good news first: Americans are expected to dine out more in 2011. Not-so-good news: it's predicted they'll spend about 5 percent less per meal while doing so.

Wingstop heads south of the border

January 6, 2011

Wingstop is spreading its wings even wider in Mexico through a 20-unit expansion agreement with international franchisee WIS de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Freebirds marks USC opening

January 5, 2011

In the days leading up to the opening of the new USC restaurant, FREEBIRDS World Burrito and its charitable arm, FREEBIRDS World Works, is partnering with…

Red Mango 2010: Record growth

January 5, 2011

Red Mango has announced a record year of expansion in 2010 that included the awarding of franchise agreements totaling 147 locations. The company also opened…

Beautiful Brands adds to growing portfolio

January 4, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Kansas City-based cupcakery, Smallcakes, to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise…