Salad and Go taps top 25 Exec Bobby Shaw as new CEO

September 13, 2016

Salad and Go is adding restaurant industry veteran Bobby Shaw as the brand's new CEO, a company press release announced. Fast Casual recognized Shaw as a 201…

Newk's Eatery opens in Sarasota

September 7, 2016

Newk's Eatery will open its first location in Sarasota, Florida next Monday, Sept. 12. The grand opening will include prizes for diners and a free $100 gift…

3 ways to navigate employee-scheduling reform

If you’re asking yourself how your industry, company and operators can get ahead of scheduling reforms, consider the following steps.

Froots moves into Guatemala

August 29, 2016

Guatemala will soon get a taste of Froots, a company press release announced. The brand signed a master franchise agreement with Alejandro Garcia, Cristina…

1000 Degrees moves into Deer Park

August 23, 2016

Deer Park, Texas, will see the newest 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza across from San Jacinto College, a company press release reported. The location will open…

Cosi announces major leadership changes

August 23, 2016

Cosi Inc. said in a news release that CEO RJ Dourney has been terminated and Chief Financial Officer Miguel Rossy-Donovan has resigned to accept a CFO position…

Chicken Salad Chick opens new Florida location

August 22, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick announced its third Florida location in Jacksonville, according to a company press release. The unit will open on Aug. 30 and will kick off…

Capriotti's opening first Oklahoma City location in fall

August 18, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its first Oklahoma City location this fall.

Captain D's fishing for franchisees in North Carolina

August 18, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in North Carolina, according to a company press release.

Dickey's expands in California

August 17, 2016

California will see five new Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations, beginning in 2017, according to a company press release.  PK Group, Inc. will open the first unit…

Free webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior

August 16, 2016

Restaurant chains across the country are continuing to build and execute loyalty programs that provide immediate and sustainable results.

Do fast casual franchisors need to rethink employee training under the NLRB cloud?

by Tim Tang — Business Technologist, Hughes

Using a networked, digitally driven, consumer model for employee training can turn employees into eager directors of their own professional development without…

Freebirds hires new finance VP

August 15, 2016

Freebirds chose Gerardo Arce as the company's new vice president of finance, according to a company press release. Arce was formerly the Fiesta Restaurant…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

McAlister's signs franchise deals for restaurants in 2 states

August 9, 2016

McAlister's Deli announced franchise agreements for Georgia and Illinois locations, including five restaurants in Atlanta, as well as additional units in…

Dickey's expands in home state with 2 new locations

August 4, 2016

Dickey's is opening two new units in southern Texas, in New Braunfels and San Marcos. The New Braunfels location opens this fall, followed by the San Marcos…

Holler & Dash biscuit shop announces 2 new locations

July 29, 2016

Holler & Dash biscuit house will open new locations in Tennessee and Florida by year's end, according to a news release. 

Captain D’s recognizes superior performance

July 26, 2016

At Captain D's annual convention last week, top performers were recognized for leadership that resulted in high sales volume.

Noodles & Company CEO steps down

July 26, 2016

Noodles & Company CEO Kevin Reddy is stepping down, effective immediately, according to a company press release. The company selected Dave Boennighausen as…

3 types of rewards to increase employee satisfaction

By Autumn Manning, CEO of YouEarnedIt