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.

HR Practices

Find, hire and retain the best employees you'll ever have.

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…

Fast casual concepts break new ground

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Atlanta Bread, LP Bistro, relaunch brands amid image upgrades.

Spicy Pickle to open drive-thru Bread Garden

November 25, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. is relocating a franchised Bread Garden Urban Café to a new location which features the company's first drive-thru. …

Fast casuals face threat from other segments

Casual dining concepts develop faster, trendier fare.

Finagle Bakery Café rolls out new prototype

November 18, 2008

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In an effort to broaden its customer base and fuel sales growth, Boston-based Finagle A Bagel has repositioned its brand and launched a new…

Culver's prototype cuts construction costs

November 12, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Culver's Franchising System Inc. has opened its 390th restaurant, the fourth of its new prototype that includes a new exterior and…

Saladworks store sets opening-day sales record

October 9, 2008

CONSHOCKEN, Pa. — The Oct. 1 debut of Saladworks' new 2,600 sq. ft. store  in Mount Larel, N.J., set a company record with more than $18,000 in gross sales. …

Baja Fresh opens Express locations

October 6, 2008

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has opened the first two locations of its newest concept, Baja Fresh Express, the company announced.   The…

Organic To Go opens flagship Seattle location

October 1, 2008

SEATTLE — Organic fast casual chain Organic To Go has opened a flagship café in Seattle, which features an open-market feel and a larger footprint than other…

Denny's tests fast casual concept

September 23, 2008

Franchise Update: Denny's has developed a fast casual concept as part of its strategy to reinvigorate the chain. The company is testing three Fresh Express…

Fast casual facelift

Keeping a store's image up to date is essential but is it worth the cost?

Fast casual concept design

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

For a successful restaurant, every aspect must work together.