La Madeleine opens 1st restaurant with new design

March 8, 2013

La Madeleine Country French Café opened its 15th Houston-area café Thursday, with a new location in Parkway Village. The new location's design celebrates la…

The Counter launching new concept in L.A.

The smaller format is perfect for non-traditional settings.

Commentary: Why fast casual is not the future of restaurant business

An industry expert describes how fast casual is evolving into fresh casual.

IMFA honors Smashburger, Panera Bread, Noodles & Co.

February 21, 2013

For the third consecutive year, The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association is recognizing four foodservice chain operators, including Smashburger…

Jersey Mike's opens first airport locations

February 1, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first ever airport locations this month, at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and at Newark Liberty…

Design of new Portland airport Starbucks reflects city's history

January 30, 2013

Travelers making their way through Portland International Airport will find Starbucks in a new location. Partnering with global restaurateur HMSHost, the…

Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie continue co-branded expansion

January 29, 2013

A Planet Smoothie location in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has added Tasti D-Lite to its center. The store officially opened as a co-brand Jan. 25. A grand…

Smashburger debuts restaurant makeover

The chain celebrated its 200th opening this month by debuting a new interior design.

Fast casual pizza concept Project Pie set to expand in seven markets

January 21, 2013

Project Pie founder and CEO James Markham has announced plans to expand his fast casual pizza concept into multiple new markets within the next year, starting…

Jamba Juice introduces new store design, drive-thrus

January 14, 2013

Jamba Juice Company hasannounced the launch of a store format and design initiative that will transform the store layout and design across the entire concept…

Latest openings of Bennigan's feature new design

January 11, 2013

Bennigan's Franchising Company opened two new units in December featuring the brands' recent remodel additions, including a bar and an outside patio.

Sbarro introduces 'skinny' pizza, plans freestanding units

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 10, 2013

Sbarro has introduced a new, 270-calorie "Skinny Slice" offering. The trademarked Skinny Slice features roasted red and green bell peppers, Portobello…

Founder of Pancheros talks business

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Finding high-quality real estate is key to the chain's expansion goals.

'Starbucks Evenings' takes flight at Washington airport

December 19, 2012

Starbucks has officially launched its newest concept, Starbucks Evenings, in partnership with HMSHost, a global restaurateur that helped Starbucks launch its…

Franchise Association adds real estate matchmaking portal

December 4, 2012

The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have launched a new online matchmaking portal designed…

Starbucks launches first drive-thru-only store

November 15, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has unveiled the future of its retail business, a 600-foot-square, drive-thru and walk-up only store.

Australia's Pie Face 'meats' NYC

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO hopes to tempt New Yorkers with pie at any hour of the day.

Starbucks Japan pops up in Tokyo

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 20,000 customers visited the store that came and left after few weeks.

LYFE Kitchen plans second restaurant in SoCal

October 12, 2012

LYFE Kitchen has announced that it will open its second restaurant in Culver City, Calif., in January 2013. One year after its 2011 launch in Palo Alto…

Mimi's Café goes fast casual

October 5, 2012

Mimi's Café is launching a new prototype restaurant designed around the Parisian experience, however, the casual dining brand is now trying its hand at fast…