June 1, 2012
More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…
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Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed an agreement to open 15 new restaurants in the Detroit area over the next eight years, which is the largest deal Penn…
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Jason’s Deli is celebrating 10 years in Southwest Florida by donating a percentage of sales to 10 local charities.The Power of Ten promotion will focus…
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Così, Inc. has reported a 47 percent decrease in its net loss for the first quarter ended April 2. Net loss was reduced to $1.12 million as compared to a net…
read nowby Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Jimmy John Liautaud offers some advice for franchising during NRA Show panel.
read nowMay 15, 2012
Togo's Inc. has announced that it has hired Zina Hyman as real estate manager for the company. Hyman most recently served as director of Leasing for Dasher…
read nowMay 4, 2012
Quiznos announced its 2012 franchise award winners at its recent franchise convention in Las Vegas. Quiznos assesses performance among franchisees in a variety…
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McAlister's Deli has announced the launch of its "Why My Fav" campaign, which asks loyal McAlister's Deli customers to share personal stories about their…
read nowApril 30, 2012
Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced that it is targeting Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., for franchise expansion.
read nowby Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The chain's new store design includes a tea bar and has been unveiled at two new locations.
read nowApril 22, 2012
Togo’s Eateries Inc. has announced that it is targeting Portland, Ore., for franchise expansion.
read nowApril 18, 2012
McAlister’s Deli has appointed Peter Wright as its new vice president of franchise development. Wright is a 14-year restaurant industry veteran, serving in…
read nowFastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…
download nowby Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers ranks the top concepts, people, technology, menu and innovation trends that impacted the segment in 2011.
read nowApril 16, 2012
Penn Station East Coast Subs has announced the addition of Jad Buckman as director of sales. Buckman was previously in agency development with the Farmers…
read nowApril 9, 2012
Newk’s Express Café will open its 50th restaurant April 16 in Jacksonville, Fla. The restaurant is the company’s first in Jacksonville and third in Florida.
read nowApril 3, 2012
Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with regional developers Bryan and Mia Whitfield to open six new locations…
read nowMarch 6, 2012
Firehouse Subs surpassed its company goals and industry averages in 2011, resulting in a record-breaking year. The brand grew by 79 restaurants for a total for…
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