Saladworks expands to Louisiana

December 13, 2010

Saladworks has announced an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., areas, marking more growth in…

Newk’s Express Café caps year of growth

December 12, 2010

Since opening its first restaurant in Oxford, Miss., in 2004, Newk’s Express Café has grown to more than 30 locations in seven primarily southeastern states.

Saladworks heads to Lone Star State

December 9, 2010

Saladworks has signed a three-store agreement with a multi-unit developer for the Austin, Texas market. Earlier this month, the franchise announced its first…

Saladworks warms up winter with paninis

December 7, 2010

Saladworks has announced the addition of panini sandwiches to its menu offering. The available selection includes Buffalo Chicken, Turkey Melt, Chicken…

Tossed names Jason Chodash as company president

December 7, 2010

Tossed has announced Jason Chodash, founder of Tossed Franchise Corporation and current executive vice president of the company, has been named president, a…

Tossed signs international expansion deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 29, 2010

Tossed has announced its first expansion outside the United States via a new franchise agreement with Jeff Potoroka, an entrepreneur from Abbotsford, British…

Saladworks to open first Conn. location

November 21, 2010

Saladworks has announced the grand opening of its first location in Connecticut at the Westfield Trumbull Mall’s dining terrace. The opening marks the first of…

McAlister’s Deli founders find second-time success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Nine years after the sale of McAlister's Deli, the Newcomb family gains ground with Newk's Express Café.

Energy Kitchen continues NY expansion

November 15, 2010

Energy Kitchen added new breakfast combinations to its menu in September, now the company has added to its roster its tenth New York City location.

FastCasual.com seeks Top 100 nominations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 11, 2010

FastCasual.com is seeking brand nominations for this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, set to publish in February.

Tossed continues expansion; moves into D.C.

November 9, 2010

Tossed, a fast casual brand known for its fresh gourmet salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, has announced the signing of a major deal for a more than 20-unit…

Saladworks to enter Texas

November 1, 2010

Saladworks has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Dallas area. The first Saladworks location in this market is slated…

Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi to celebrate Zoup! grand re-opening

October 7, 2010

Seinfeld's famed Soup Nazi will be making a special appearance at Zoup! in Southfield, Mich., to celebrate the location's grand re-opening.

Saladworks signs deal for Va. expansion

September 27, 2010

The executives at Saladworks have signed an agreement with developers to open the first location in the Richmond, Va., area in early 2011.

Saladworks to host Free Ingredient Week

September 16, 2010

Saladworks has launched its first-ever “Free Ingredient Week," beginning Sept. 20 and running until Sept. 24. The week will let Saladworks customers add a…

Saladworks adds winning salad to its seasonal menu

September 13, 2010

Saladworks has made its latest winning salad, Joan's Salad, available at all locations. Joan's Salad was created by Joan Bayley of Dearborn, Mich., and was…

Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off with Chicago food tour

September 7, 2010

FastCasual.com, the executive producer of the Fast Casual Executive Summit has lined up several locations for its 2010 food tour as part of the Summit. The…

Zagat rates Atlanta Bread Top 5 in healthy options

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In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top 5 distinctions in two key…

Tossed signs 30 unit deal for Southern Calif.

August 17, 2010

Tossed has signed a major deal for a 30-plus units in Orange County, Calif.

Saladworks to enter N.C. market

August 9, 2010

Saladworks has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Wake County, N.C. area, the company has announced. The first…