Barberitos expanding Florida footprint

November 8, 2012

Barberitos Franchising Inc. announced that it will open its 30th restaurant location in Yulee, Fla., in early December.

Epic Burger names new CEO

November 8, 2012

Epic Burger founder David Friedman has announced the appointment of Scott Norrick to the role of chief executive officer for the rapidly growing Chicago chain.

Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.

Fatburger owner settles lender dispute

November 7, 2012

Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Cafe, has settled a $5.1 million lawsuit filed by its lender, American Industries…

Big Smoke Burger signs five multiunit franchise deals

November 7, 2012

Mustafa Yusuf, founder and owner of Toronto-based fast casual concept Big Smoke Burger, has announced that, since joining forces with franchise development…

Starbucks tax loophole sparks crackdown in UK

November 6, 2012

Following a Reuters' report about Starbucks' international tax loopholes, the chancellor of the U.K. and the German finance minister have joined forces to stop…

Former Buffalo Wild Wings director joins Blaze Pizza

November 6, 2012

Shortly after announcing its plans to expand nationally, Blaze Pizza has appointed Carolyne Canady as vice president of Franchise Sales.

LYFE Kitchen adds former White House Chief of Staff to board

November 6, 2012

LYFE Kitchen has added The Honorable William Daley as its newest member of the board of directors.

Mama Fu's names winner of Annual Culinary Challenge

November 6, 2012

Mama Fu's Asian House has announced this year's winner of its Second Annual Culinary Challenge. Chef James Clark from The Triangle location in Austin, Texas…

NRA executive named 'Top Lobbyist'

November 6, 2012

Scott DeFife, the National Restaurant Association's (NRA) executive vice president for Policy and Government Affairs, has been named a 2012 "Top Lobbyist" by…

Menchie's donating portion of sales to Hurricane Sandy relief

November 6, 2012

The Menchie's frozen yogurt franchise announced a nationwide fundraiser, "The Smile After the Storm," that will support The American Red Cross' aid for…

Famous Dave's to add 21 more units

November 5, 2012

Famous Dave's recently signed deals to open a total of 16 new units. They will be located in San Diego/Los Angeles/Ventura counties, Calif., Sacramento…

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Famous Dave's launches fast casual concept

November 1, 2012

Famous Dave's of America, the Minneapolis-based, 186-unit full-service barbecue and restaurant concept, is rolling out its first fast casual unit -- Famous…

Restaurant chains double amount raised to fight childhood hunger

November 1, 2012

Throughout Sep. 8, 292 restaurants across every segment participated in Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraising program. Together, they…

Despite softer September sales, restaurant operators more optimistic

October 31, 2012

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…

Restaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology

October 31, 2012

Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.

Panda Restaurant Group renews ArrowStream partnership

October 30, 2012

ArrowStream Inc., a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) supply chain management technology and logistics services, announced that Panda Restaurant Group…

Williams Fresh Cafe names CEO

October 30, 2012

The board of directors of Williams Fresh Cafe has name Rainer Mueller as its new CEO. Mueller will be responsible for providing development and operational…

Restaurant chains get ahead of Hurricane Sandy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Contingency plans are in place to help restaurants cope with the storm's fallout.