Prime time for online ordering in fast casual

Tossed and Camille's are among those generating sales via Web-based ordering.

Tony Roma's opens fast-casual unit

July 27, 2006

DALLAS — Tony Roma's has opened a fast-casual concept called "Fast & Casual." The first store opened in Wellington, Fla., on June 29.     The new…

Skippers Chowder implements trans-fat-free frying oil

July 26, 2006

EDMONDS, Wash. — Skippers Chowder and Seafood House, a 60-store QSR chain in the Northwest, has switched to trans-fat-free cooking oil.   According to a news…

Fast-casual restaurants increase check averages with desserts

Chocolate-chip cookies, ice cream and brownies may not be headline menu items, but they boost profits.  

Wingstops to advertise on cars

July 19, 2006

DALLAS — SkinzWraps Inc., a full-service vehicle wrapping company, announced that Wingstop has selected SkinzWraps to be its national vehicle wrap vendor. …

Fast Casual magazine evaluates burgers and restaurant design

July 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The forthcoming August-September issue of Fast Casual magazine will focus on the rise of the hamburger – commonly thought of as a…

Defining fast casual

From décor to price points, we look at what makes this segment.

Paradise Bakery & Café boosts menu with gourmet coffee line

July 11, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Paradise Bakery and Café has partnered with Royal Cup Coffee to launch a new line of gourmet coffee in its 43 U.S. restaurants. …

The perfect plot of land

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

What is the best fast-casual real estate?

Fast Casual magazine receives award

July 4, 2006

Fast Casual magazine received an APEX Award for Publication Excellence July 5.   The magazine, published by NetWorld Alliance, was one of only 22 magazines…

Wingstop creates "Stick to Pizza" TV spots

June 28, 2006

DALLAS — Wingstop launched new 30-second TV spots in select markets across in May that take direct aim at pizza companies serving wings. All four new…

Moe's Southwest Grill launches first national campaign

June 26, 2006

ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill is launching its first national branding campaign with Burritos for "Life" Burrito Eating Contest and Sweepstakes.   The…

Pat & Oscar's remove trans-fats from menu

June 25, 2006

SignOnSanDiego.com: Responding to customers' health concerns, Pat & Oscar's restaurant chain said it has removed trans-fatty oils from its popular…

Boston Market is changing

A few things are different for the chain that started the "home meal replacement" trend.

Japan to restart U.S. beef imports

June 21, 2006

HONG KONG — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said an agreement has been reached with Japan to restart U.S. beef exports, pending planned inspections of…

Black Gold

Push your profits by matching your premium food with a premium coffee

Caribou Coffee now offered at Life Time Fitness Cafes

June 15, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — The Caribou Coffee Company Inc.'s branded coffee now is offered at 40 Life Time Fitness health and fitness centers in nine states.   Life Time…

The Bruegger's turnaround

The once fast-growing chain has learned slow-growth is better.

Jack in the Box to hang on to Qdoba

June 7, 2006

The Motley Fool: The investment community has been speculating on whether Jack in the Box management had any plans on spinning off its faster-growing Qdoba…

Consumers prefer local over sandwich chains, report says

June 5, 2006

CHICAGO — Technomic Information Services has released its 2006 Evolving Sandwich Report, highlighting trends in the Sandwich category as well as taking an…