Is your restaurant required?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Is your restaurant required by law to post nutritional information?

Zpizza launches rustic line of pies

November 22, 2010

Zpizza is looking to start a pure pizza revolution with its new Rusticas, personal-sized free form crust pizzas, made with 100 percent certified organic wheat…

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.

Fazoli’s caps year of growth with Wal-Mart pilot

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Over the past three years, Lexington-based Fazoli’s and its team of veteran executives have worked hard to overcome the chain’s once downward slide. But since…

Slideshow: Fast Casual Executive Summit Food Tour

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicked off Oct. 10 with the second annual Fast Casual Food Tour.

Fazoli’s plans seven new restaurants in St. Louis market

August 3, 2010

Fazoli's is planning a major expansion in the St. Louis-area that includes up to seven new restaurants. The announcement comes as Fazoli's this week completes…

Pizza Fusion shares stellar comps sales

July 21, 2010

Pizza Fusion has shown tremendous growth since its inception in 2006. While most restaurants have seen a downturn in same store sales, Pizza Fusion has…

Pat & Oscar's extends menu with spinach salad

July 1, 2010

Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has introduced a fresh take on a customer favorite — the spinach salad. Always a summertime staple, the Pat & Oscar's spinach…

Hello Pasta to open first NYC location

June 30, 2010

Hello Pasta, a new model in fast casual dining that serves a selection of cooked pasta and sauces, will launch its first of four restaurant locations in New…

Fazoli's Missouri opening marks company milestones

June 8, 2010

Fazoli's has opened a new location in Poplar Bluff, Mo., that signifies two major milestones for the brand.   By opening in a former Hardee's location, Poplar…

Fazoli's Missouri opening marks company milestones

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June 8, 2010

Fazoli's has opened a new location in Poplar Bluff, Mo., that signifies two major milestones for the brand.   By opening in a former Hardee's location, Poplar…

Pasta chains to battle for NY market share

April 26, 2010

Two fast casual pasta restaurants are set to open in Manhattan. The first of 10 Hello Pasta locations is set to open in June, reports the Wall Street Journal.…

Pasta chains to battle for NY market share

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April 26, 2010

Two fast casual pasta restaurants are set to open in Manhattan. The first of 10 Hello Pasta locations is set to open in June, reports the Wall Street Journal.…

Bank Credit Report can help franchise lending

April 5, 2010

A new survey has found that franchisees have a greater chance at getting bank loans if they include a Bank Credit Report in their application package.   A Bank…

Bank Credit Report can help franchise lending

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April 5, 2010

A new survey has found that franchisees have a greater chance at getting bank loans if they include a Bank Credit Report in their application package.   A Bank…

Fazoli's new prototype strategic to company's growth

by Chelsey Levingston

Fazoli's new prototype reflects a completely new store design, more pizza varieties and lower prices.

Fazoli's new prototype strategic to company's growth

by Chelsey Levingston

Fazoli's new prototype reflects a completely new store design, more pizza varieties and lower prices.

2009 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual…

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Fazoli's new prototype proves sales success

February 10, 2010

Fazoli's recently opened its first in-line restaurant at a suburban St. Louis shopping center, simultaneously unveiling its first new design in more than 1…

Fazoli's new prototype proves sales success

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February 10, 2010

Fazoli's recently opened its first in-line restaurant at a suburban St. Louis shopping center, simultaneously unveiling its first new design in more than 1…