Seattle's Best Coffee introduces drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, today opened its doors -- and drive-thru window -- of its new coffee drive-thru concept in Northlake, Ill.

Starbucks takes localization approach to Europe

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

In 2009, Starbucks Corp. renovated several Seattle locations to better reflect the neighborhoods in which the coffeehouses were settled. The company is now…

Zaxby's to unveil new store design

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Zaxby’s has unveiled a new comprehensive restaurant design that will be rolled out at two Georgia locations, the first one in Valdosta and a second at Lake…

Concept watch: Melthouse Bistro

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How Milwaukee-based Melthouse Bistro was designed to reflect the "barn to bistro" movement.

Gatti's debuts fast casual concept

Gatti's Pizza has unveiled its new fast casual concept, Gatti's. The first unit opens today in Austin, Texas, with six more in the pipeline for the…

Wingstop to test sports-themed restaurant

A second location may be in the works.

Who will be 'the Chipotle' of the pizza industry?

An inside look behind a growing trend in the pizza industry.

NRA 2011: Food Truck Spot doubles from inaugural year

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Exhibitors discussed increase in leads and enthusiasm for the mobility segment.

Commentary: Commercial real estate market rebounding

Asking rents for retail space are at 5-year lows and landlords want to fill their space with qualified tenants.

Daphne's California Greek unveils new brand identity

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The former Daphne's Greek Cafe has changed its logo, name and corporate culture since August 2010.

Tin Star embarks on Texas-sized turnaround

By Steve Coomes

Food trucks: Taking your brand to the streets

By Tom Smith

McAlister’s Deli founders find second-time success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Nine years after the sale of McAlister's Deli, the Newcomb family gains ground with Newk's Express Café.

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…

New Daphne’s CEO outlines brand future

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When Daphne’s Greek Café founder George Katakalidis filed for bankruptcy protection in January, the news came as a shock to many restaurant industry insiders.

Qdoba chef educates guests on the flavors of Mexico

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Ted Stoner is a busy man. As Qdoba's head chef and director of strategic product development, Stoner spends his time traveling North and South America looking…

Bruegger's opens redesigned locations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An extended self-service coffee bar and bagel baking display are among several new design elements.

Bruegger's opens redesigned locations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An extended self-service coffee bar and bagel baking display are among several new design elements.

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.