Go Roma opens 7th location

February 1, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Go Roma Italian Kitchen is slated to open its newest location in Oak Brook, Ill., Feb. 6 at the Oak Brook Promenade.   According to a news…

Quiznos franchisees criticize corporate office, close locations

January 29, 2007

Evansville Courier & Press: The owner of a recently closed East Side Quiznos Subs franchise criticized the corporation's business practices and thanked…

Starbucks making inroads into Russia

January 28, 2007

SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER: Kuwait-based retailer M.H. Alshaya Co. plans to open 10 Starbucks Corp. stores in Russia this year, CEO Mohammed Alshaya announced…

First Salsa Rico franchise opens in Philadelphia

January 24, 2007

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The first franchised Salsa Rico, a Baja-style Mexican grill from Retail Brand Group LLC., opened this week in downtown Philadelphia.   The…

Coney Beach set to open first location, launches Web site

January 24, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Coney Beach, a fast-casual hamburger and hot dog concept based here, is set to open its first location in April, according to a news release. …

One-legged bank robber orders Penn Station sub after heist

January 22, 2007

Richmond Times-Dispatch: A one-legged bank robber in a wheelchair headed to Penn Station East Coast Subs for a bite after he was left stranded by his…

Bruegger's announces California, South Carolina expansions

January 18, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has signed new agreements with two new franchise groups to develop 15 Bruegger's bakery-cafés over the next…

Chipotle eyes 100-unit expansion

January 14, 2007

Denver Post: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. plans to accelerate its expansion this year, adding 95 to 105 restaurants after it improved training for employees who…

Salad Creations plans expansion

January 10, 2007

Detroit News: Anthony Ciotti and Luciano Gonzalez are looking for entrepreneurs willing to invest in Salad Creations, a Florida-based chain that recently…

The Counter 2006 sales surpass $3.3MM

January 7, 2007

LOS ANGELES — The Counter, a fast-casual burger concept, said 2006 systemwide sales surpassed $3.3 million. The company projects 2007 sales will surpass $1…

Organic To Go 2006 sales reach $10MM

January 3, 2007

SEATTLE — Organic To Go, the nation's first fast-casual cafe certified as an organic retailer, ended 2006 with $10 million in sales.   The 13-unit company…

ARAMARK unveils new bakery café

December 26, 2006

PHILADELPHIA — ARAMARK Corporation recently unveiled a new urban-style bakery concept, Bleecker Street Café, to meet the demand for more fast-casual dining…

UPDATED: Taco John's reacts to lawsuit

December 21, 2006

In a lawsuit recently filed, a woman said she ate at a Taco John's in Waterloo, Iowa, and later became ill with E. coli, which would make four stores…

Shane's Rib Shack signs 126 agreements

December 20, 2006

ATLANTA — Raving Brands' Shane's Rib has signed 126 franchise agreements. The franchisee operators include:  Bada Bing Barbecue, LLC – multiple units in…

Judge grants Quiznos franchisees injunction hearing

December 19, 2006

A judge has ordered Quiznos to halt the terminations of 10 operators and to resume sending food supplies to their stores.   The operators, who are board…

Caribou Coffee to enter Asian markets

December 17, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee plans to enter the Asian market and develop a minimum of 25 stores in South Korea over the next five years through a licensing…

Quiznos franchisees fight back

December 14, 2006

A group of franchisees whose agreements were terminated by Quiznos filed an injunction Dec. 15 in the District Court of Colorado.   Quiznos terminated their…

Quiznos reacts to Toasted Subs Association comments

December 13, 2006

After FastCasual.com and QSRweb.com published Quiznos terminates multiple franchisees on heels of suicide, Quiznos Corporate Communications department…

Quiznos terminates franchisees on heels of suicide

The sub chain reacts swiftly following the Web-posting of a franchisee's alleged note.

Cold Stone Creamery forms alliance with Six Flags

December 11, 2006

NEW YORK — Cold Stone Creamery and Six Flags announced a multiyear strategic relationship.   According to a news release, Six Flags will open and operate Cold…