Rumbi Island Grill makes California debut

September 16, 2009

Rumbi Island Grill opened its first California location this week in Mission Viejo, according to a story in the Orange County Register.   The company has…

NRA outlines strategy for implementing imperatives

The organization seeks to strengthen communication and improve its core products.

Au Bon Pain deals with recession through strategic revision

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 14, 2009

Au Bon Pain revised its brand mission and essence in order to cope with the economic recession that caused restaurants across the industry to revise their…

Baja Fresh CEO acquires Canyons Burger

September 14, 2009

Growth Concepts, an Orange County, Calif.-based restaurant investment group led by Baja Fresh CEO David Kim, has acquired Atlanta-based Canyons Burger Co. …

New NRA partnership encourages restaurants to reduce food waste

September 14, 2009

The National Restaurant Association is strengthening its support of food-donation programs with a new partnership with the Food Donation Connection (FDC), an…

Fast casual riding high despite recession

September 13, 2009

Sales in the fast casual segment are projected to top $20 billion this year, according to a story in the Dallas Morning News. That's a gain of 25 percent. …

Premium burgers satisfy consumer cravings for more value, Technomic finds

September 13, 2009

Consumers are relying on restaurants to provide value in hamburgers through premiumization. According to a new report from foodservice industry consultant…

National Restaurant Association names new board officers

September 13, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of its new officers during the association's September board meeting in the nation's capital. …

Dean Lindsay delivers Fast Casual Summit keynote

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 13, 2009

The Fast Casual Executive Summit got its official start today at the Hotel Palomar in Dallas. The Summit, being held Sept. 14-15, launched with a luncheon…

NRA outlines industry imperatives

The association is focusing on strengthening the industry and its services as it implements its five-year strategic plan.

Fast Casual Summit kicks off with food tour

Industry executives gathered in Dallas on the eve of the annual conference for a tour of some top and up-and-coming fast casual restaurants.

Pinkberry lands at LA airport

September 10, 2009

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and HMSHost Corp. have opened Pinkberry at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is the first airport site for…

UFood launches new yogurt flavors, two new giveaway promos

September 10, 2009

Boston-based UFood Grill has announced new UBerry soft serve yogurt flavors at its Landmark Center/Fenway location. The flavors, vanilla and chocolate, are…

Starbucks withdraws closure of 30 locations

September 9, 2009

Starbucks' chief financial officer Troy Alstead said Wednesday the company will not close 30 locations it had scheduled to shutter because of improved…

Fast Casual, QSRweb form strategic partnership with People Report

September 7, 2009

FastCasual.com and its sister site QSRweb.com have formed a strategic partnership with People Report, the leading intelligence company in the field of human…

Starbucks fills key leadership spots

September 3, 2009

Starbucks Coffee Co. has announced the appointment of Annie Young-Scrivner to global chief marketing officer. She will be responsible for the global marketing…

Great American Dine Out hopes to surpass last year's success

September 3, 2009

Share Our Strength, the leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, will hold its second annual Great American Dine Out on Sept. 20-26 in…

Buffalo Wild Wings taps Trey Wingo for fantasy football commissioner

September 2, 2009

Buffalo Wild Wings has announced that pro football studio host Trey Wingo will serve as commissioner for the 2009 fantasy football season. The chicken wing…

Genghis Grill signs Phoenix franchise deal

September 2, 2009

The Mongolian stir fry concept Genghis Grill has signed a six-store franchise deal for Phoenix and the surrounding cities with Chris Carroll, CEO and president…

Red Mango signs Houston area development agreements

September 1, 2009

Red Mango has awarded two franchise development agreements to open a total of six stores in the Houston area.   Jay Randle of The Woodlands, Texas, has signed…