Boloco unveils new ordering app

February 16, 2011

Boloco has rolled out its new online ordering app for iPhones through a partnership with Mobilaurus, a Boston-based app company that creates mobile ordering…

Chipotle earnings: Recession, what recession?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010.

Chipotle hiring practices under microscope

February 7, 2011

Executives at Chipotle Mexican Grill are facing more inquiries by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in regard to the chain's hiring practices.

Qdoba enhances rewards program

January 25, 2011

Qdoba Mexican Grill has rolled out its new Qdoba Rewards program, an electronic campaign that identifies loyal guests and offers them greater flexibility and…

Moe's gives menu a healthy update

January 23, 2011

Moe's Southwest Grill has made its own New Year's Resolution to help guests make smarter dining choices.

Chipotle fires hundreds of illegal workers

January 20, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill has fired a substantial number of the 1,200 employees at its 50 Minnesota restaurants after a federal immigration audit by the U.S.

Chipotle Mexican Grill to announce Q4 results

January 13, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will host a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 financial results Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. A…

Chipotle heats up Chicago with soup

January 11, 2011

The windy city of Chicago will join Chipotle's hometown of Denver as the only other market to offer soup on the menu.

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…

Chipotle to present at investor conferences

January 3, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced that it will present at two investor conferences.

An Orlando hat trick for Del Taco

December 29, 2010

Del Taco opened its third restaurant in Orlando on Dec. 29. The new unit, operated by franchisee Floridel LLC, will be open 24 hours a day and will include a…

Freebirds to hit sweet 16 in California

December 28, 2010

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced that it will open 16 restaurants in California in 2011, the first of which will be located across from the University of…

2010: Fast Casual year in review

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Healthcare reform, bankruptcy protection and brand overhauls highlight a year full of the quintessential highs and lows.  

FREEBIRDS gets bigger in Texas

December 14, 2010

FREEBIRDS World Burrito newest restaurant in Baytown, Texas, brings the total number of restaurants systemwide to 43.  Local resident and restaurant veteran…

Freebirds to open in League City, Texas

December 9, 2010

FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open in League City, Texas, on Dec. 14, marking its 42nd restaurant. Local resident and restaurant veteran Chris Key will manage…

Boloco to unveil PeopleMatter Hire

December 6, 2010

Boloco has announced that it will implement PeopleMatter Hire to help find, hire and manage its workforce. Boloco will deploy the PeopleMatter…

MonkeyMedia Software expands industry partnerships

November 29, 2010

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of web-based software, strategy and education services for restaurant operators such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, has announced a…

41 FREEBIRDS locations to collect holiday gifts

November 18, 2010

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has launched its collection drive for Operation Homefront, supporting military families and their Adopt A Family program. Throughout…

FREEBIRDS reveals 2011 growth strategy

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

In recognition of its 20th anniversary, the creator of the Monster burrito looks to take a bigger bite out of Texas.

FastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 11, 2010

FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.