Pizza Fusion co-founder appointed to Green Living Task Force

August 4, 2009

Vaughan Lazar, co-founder of organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion, has been appointed to the Green Living Task Force for the city of Boca Raton, Fla. Lazar was…

Four Steps for Protecting Pizza Delivery Services

Reckless drivers and dangerous customers can leave a restaurant owner feeling vulnerable. One accident by a delivery driver or a dangerous customer can leave…

Pat & Oscar's rolls out $5 pizza meals

July 5, 2009

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — "Five Big Choices, Five Little Bucks," is the theme on the menu this summer at Pat & Oscar's Restaurants. The restaurant chain…

Vapiano signs Manhattan franchise deal

July 5, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Christophe Scherman has purchased the rights to open Vapiano restaurants in New York City, the company has announced.   Scherman attended…

Pizza Fusion to be sold in schools, universities

June 16, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion have announced a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and…

Protecting Delivery: Insurance for Restaurants that Deliver

Delivery insurance can be crucial to a restaurant that delivers. The cost of even one accident can quickly mount up. Learn what to consider when choosing the…

Fazoli's rolls out new menu

May 20, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's has announced the launch of its new menu being rolled out to all 260 locations. The menu features a selection of 35 new oven-baked…

Technomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008

May 12, 2009

CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…

Fazoli's names new marketing, purchasing VPs

May 4, 2009

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fazoli's has added two restaurant-industry veterans to its management team, the company has announced.   Monte Jump has been named vice…

Seven top fast casual independent operations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

From Kansas City to New York City, these independent operations are changing the fast casual landscape.

New Summit to focus on modern pizza business

April 15, 2009

As more fast casual operators open pizzeria concepts, those executives may find it useful to attend the first Pizza Executive Summit, slated to be held June…

Pat & Oscar's promotes three

April 7, 2009

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has announced the promotion of three managers to the company's senior leadership team.   Jim Konstantinides…

Coming to America

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 26, 2009

The U.S. adventures of a European fast casual.

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2007 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers

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Noodles & Co. adds meatballs and spaghetti

March 18, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Noodles & Co. has announced the introduction of Spaghetti & Meatballs on menus at the concept's Ohio locations.   The five meatballs…

Fast casuals top Greenopia's eco-ratings for restaurants

March 16, 2009

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Greenopia has announced that it has released the Green Industry's most comprehensive ratings for restaurants. Available on the…

Pat & Oscar's signs first franchise partner

February 18, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Pat & Oscar's Restaurants has announced it has unveiled its first-ever franchise partner program and has signed a deal with its first…

NAPICS 2009 to serve operator tips

North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show to offer info on staying profitable in tough times.

zpizza signs Seattle development deal

February 2, 2009

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — zpizza has finalized its contract with franchisee Ritu Shah-Burnham to open three new restaurants in Seattle. Ritu is focused on…