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…

Cousins Subs unveils new logo, design

December 10, 2009

Cousins Subs has announced its new company logo and store prototype that will be featured in all new restaurants built after January 2010.   The updated look…

Cousins Subs unveils new logo, design

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December 10, 2009

Cousins Subs has announced its new company logo and store prototype that will be featured in all new restaurants built after January 2010.   The updated look…

Tossed upgrades image, logo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The salad chain launches a new store prototype to unveil in Boston.

Qdoba gets new Muzak programming

October 13, 2009

Muzak, a leading provider of in-store music, messaging and branded sensory media, announced a new music solution for Qdoba Mexican Grill today. After nine…

Raising Cane's opens sixth Columbus location

October 11, 2009

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will promote physical activity and safety when it opens its sixth restaurant in Hilliard, Ohio, Oct. 19.   In partnership with…

Survival Of The Fittest

Everywhere business leaders turn, they find nice-sounding, easy-to-swallow, seemingly plausible solutions to their problems.Corporate leaders talk to their…

Starbucks to rename Seattle stores

July 15, 2009

The Seattle Times: Starbucks is dropping its household name from Seattle's 15th Avenue East store on Capitol Hill, a shop that was slated to close at one point…

Chipotle becomes first restaurant to receive platinum LEED certification

July 8, 2009

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has been awarded Platinum level LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its…

Starbucks intros new global store-design strategy

June 24, 2009

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company has announced its new global store design strategy in its effort to set the stage for a reinvigorated customer experience.

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are some architectural design trends in the fast casual space?

May 27, 2009

When consumers experience fast-casual restaurants, they expect good food quickly and a nice ambiance. Keeping on top of the latest design trends is not always…

McAlister's launches new prototype

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A smaller footprint and pick-up window round out the list of changes.

Mooyah Burgers & Fries intros new store concept

May 10, 2009

DALLAS — With the recent opening of their new location in Watauga, Texas, Mooyah Burgers & Fries is entering a new phase of business. Mooyah is introducing…

Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee to open 16th location

March 26, 2009

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — AMC Wings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc., has announced that it has started construction on its…

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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Fast casuals light it up

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

Restaurants find cost savings through the use of natural and LED light.

Wingstop celebrates 15-year anniversary

February 26, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, and announced it hsd a record 71 openings in 2008. Same-store sales for the year also…

Mama Fu's intros new restaurant prototype

Mama Fu's latest brand to launch store redesign.

Elevation Burger expands to Washington, D.C. region

February 25, 2009

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger franchisees Neeraj and Lisa Vohra are completing construction for the first of their five locations in the Northern Virginia…