Boston Market puts BBQ on the menu

June 1, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced it is introducing Summertime BBQ selections to the menu. The limited-time menu is now available nationwide through…

Buffalo Wild Wings to present at Piper Jaffray conference

June 1, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that the company will present at an upcoming consumer conference.   On June 9, the company will present at…

Drive sales through employee-performance programs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual operators boost retention and brand loyalty by giving back to their employees.

Boston Market names F. Lane Cardwell Jr. new CEO

May 31, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market Corp. has announced that F. Lane Cardwell Jr. has been appointed as the company's new chief executive officer, effective…

Consumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand

May 27, 2009

Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…

Raising Cane's names new COO

May 25, 2009

PLANO, Texas — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has announced the promotion of Ian Vaughn to chief operating officer.   Most recently, Vaughn served as senior…

Boston Market to offer military personnel, veterans discount

May 20, 2009

GOLDEN, Colo. — Boston Market has announced a partnership with Veterans Advantage to give members of the group a 20 percent discount at any Boston Market…

Buffalo Wild Wings president receives Gold Plate award

May 20, 2009

CHICAGO — Buffalo Wild Wings president and CEO Sally Smith won the International Foodservice Manufacturer's Association Gold Plate award in Chicago. The Gold…

Wingstop expands into Wisconsin

May 19, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced it is moving into Madison, Wis., through a multiunit expansion agreement with Ken Gelinas. Gelinas has signed a development…

Technomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008

May 12, 2009

CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…

El Pollo Loco, KFC carry on chicken fight

El Pollo Loco has challenged KFC to a taste test, but KFC's own failed giveaway may be all El Pollo Loco needs to win with consumers.

Seven top fast casual independent operations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

From Kansas City to New York City, these independent operations are changing the fast casual landscape.

Buffalo Wild Wings announces Q1 results

April 28, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 29.   For the quarter, same-store sales increased 6.…

Corner Bakery Cafe expands national presence

April 28, 2009

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the opening of two new company-owned restaurants, one in Los Angeles and a second in Las Colinas, Texas., and three…

Wingstop reports 23rd consecutive month of comps growth

April 15, 2009

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced that comparable restaurant sales have increased for the 23rd consecutive quarter.   The increase for the first quarter of 200…

Pollo Campero draws thousands of hungry diners

April 12, 2009

The Boston Globe: Thousands of hungry customers are pouring into the Boston area from across New England, waiting as long as two hours in the rain, wind and…

Buffalo Wild Wings to conduct Q1 earnings webcast

April 8, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the company will conduct a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2009 results on April 28 at 4 p.m.

Pollo Campero opens 50th U.S. location

April 8, 2009

DALLAS — Pollo Campero opened its 50th U.S. location in Boston last week.   With its first location in New England, the chain achieved one of its…

Wingstop signs 5-year sponsorship deal with Dallas Cowboys

April 7, 2009

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys and Wingstop Restaurants Inc. have announced a partnership deal in which Wingstop will be the official wings of the Dallas Cowboys.

Beautiful Brands inks deal to franchise Dallas-based Greenz

April 6, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the addition of Dallas-based restaurant, Greenz–salads for z' adventurous, to its portfolio…