Panchero's hires new VP of franchise development

November 29, 2010

Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Gary Matusiak as the company's new vice president of franchise development. Matusiak joins the team from…

Healthy Fast Food opens Idaho U-Swirl

November 28, 2010

Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent company to U-Swirl International Inc., has announced the opening of its first U-Swirl frozen yogurt café in the Boise, Idaho…

Panda Express rolls out major growth plan

November 28, 2010

Just last year, foodservice industry consultant Technomic called the Asian segment "under-realized." Most Asian food business comes from full-service…

Tom & Eddie's second location to open soon

November 23, 2010

Tom & Eddie's has announced that it will open its second Illinois location December 14, at the Shoppes at Geneva Commons, west of Chicago.

Elevation Burger opens in New York

November 23, 2010

Fabian Rosario and his business partner John Harris have entered into an agreement to open three Elevation Burger restaurants throughout New York City. Their…

Saladworks to open first Conn. location

November 21, 2010

Saladworks has announced the grand opening of its first location in Connecticut at the Westfield Trumbull Mall’s dining terrace. The opening marks the first of…

McAlister’s Deli founders find second-time success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Nine years after the sale of McAlister's Deli, the Newcomb family gains ground with Newk's Express Café.

The Counter opens new location

November 16, 2010

The Counter Custom Built Burgers will open its sixth Northern California location in San Mateo on Nov. 22.

Energy Kitchen continues NY expansion

November 15, 2010

Energy Kitchen added new breakfast combinations to its menu in September, now the company has added to its roster its tenth New York City location.

Corner Bakery Cafe to open first N.J. location

November 11, 2010

Corner Bakery Cafe is opening its first location in the New York/New Jersey area. The restaurant is opening Nov. 15 at The Promenade Shops at Clifton.

Einstein Bros. expansion to remain strong in Q4

November 11, 2010

As Denver-based Einstein Bros. Bagels enters its fourth quarter of 2010, it carries with it significant momentum for its franchise and license program from the…

Nature's Table to sprout up in Washington, D.C.

November 10, 2010

Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a master franchise agreement to open more than 40 Nature's Table Café restaurants in the Washington, D.C., metro…

New BBQ concept set to open in 2011

November 9, 2010

Rock On, LLC., a fast-casual barbecue restaurant concept and specialty foods company, has announced the planned opening of the first Rock On! American BBQ…

Tossed continues expansion; moves into D.C.

November 9, 2010

Tossed, a fast casual brand known for its fresh gourmet salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, has announced the signing of a major deal for a more than 20-unit…

Despite Q3 losses, investment firm gives Jamba Inc. a “Buy”

On paper, healthy juice and grub fast casual chain Jamba Inc. looks to have had a hard Q3: total revenue for the quarter decreased 16 percent from last year…

Mooyah expands into Central Texas

November 8, 2010

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes has announced its expansion from Dallas and Houston to the central part of Texas.

Seattle’s Best Coffee opens Chicago’s first franchise location

November 7, 2010

Seattle's Best Coffee LLC has opened its first franchise location in Chicago, marking the eighth Seattle's Best Coffee cafe in the Windy City.

Smashburger strikes again with 12-unit development deal

November 7, 2010

Smashburger has partnered with STL Smash LLC to introduce Smashburger's "burger magic" to St. Louis through the opening of 12 locations there.

Penn Station charters new growth territory

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As the sub-sandwich chain celebrates 25 years, its founder and president keep their eyes focused on the future.

Tasti-D-Lite expands to Australia

November 4, 2010

Tasti D-Lite has signed a development deal with Friezer Australia Pty Ltd. to expand in Australia. The 30-unit, five-year deal calls for the first store…