Technomic report covers top 100 emerging chains

February 12, 2008

CHICAGO — Foodservice consultancy Technomic Information Services has issued its "2008 Top 100 Emerging Chain Concept Report," which features 100 up-and-coming…

Blog: Does fast casual exist?

January 23, 2008

A blog on gothamist.com has asked, "Does 'fast-casual' even exist?" referring to a recent article in the New York Times discussing the popularity of the…

Farmer Boys goes trans-fat free

November 19, 2007

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Farmer Boys Restaurants has announced it will be transitioning its restaurants to a zero-trans-fat-per-serving frying oil over the next…

Jason's Deli opens second solar concept

November 13, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Jason's Deli has unveiled its "solar deli" concept in Austin, the company has announced.    The location is the second of Jason's 170 deli…

Chipotle goes rBGH-free

November 4, 2007

DENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced it no longer will serve any cheese made with milk from cows treated with the synthetic hormone rBGH (recombinant…

The hot sauce

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

October 23, 2007

Aiolis, chutneys and fruit spreads give ketchup and mayo a trendy makeover.

Calif. governor vetoes menu labeling law

October 14, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association today praised California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for his veto of SB 120, a bill passed by the…

Technomic report highlights Canadian restaurant market

October 1, 2007

CHICAGO — Technomic Information Services has announced the launch of its "2007 Technomic Top 100 Canadian Chains Restaurant Report."   The report shows that…

Research & Markets intros 'fast casual in the U.S.' report

September 30, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Fast Casual Restaurants in the United States" to its offering.   The…

Just Fresh opens planet-friendly prototype

September 26, 2007

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just Fresh has launched a new restaurant concept in Charlotte, N.C.   The 3,600-square-foot restaurant features at least 18 design details…

Summit reveals fast-casual growth potential

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 25, 2007

* Click here to view a slideshow of the 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit.     Fast-casual restaurants will generate $10 billion in restaurant sales in 2007…

Summit seminar to tackle franchising pitfalls

September 6, 2007

Rich Hicks doesn't want to make the same mistakes others have made. The founder and president of Tin Star Southwest Grill hopes to learn from his peers…

Restaurant performance outlook rises in June

July 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index, a comprehensive index of restaurant activity, posted a moderate gain in…

Qdoba Mexican Grill goes trans-fat free

July 25, 2007

DENVER  — Qdoba Mexican Grill has announced that its frying oil contains zero artificial trans fats per serving and has been implemented in Qdoba restaurants…

Spicy Pickle launches catering program

July 23, 2007

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has debuted its new catering program, featuring the chain's culinary-inspired subs and panini sandwiches. The program supplies individual…

First Coney Beach opens in Tulsa

July 1, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Coney Beach, a retro, beach-inspired, gourmet hot dog and hamburger restaurant and the third fast-casual concept from Beautiful Brands…

Restaurant Performance Index holds steady

July 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant…

Sweetgreen opens first Georgetown location

July 1, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Greens Restaurant Group LLC, a new enterprise founded by four Georgetown, Washington, D.C., grads, announced the opening of their first…

Sandella's Flatbread to expand in California

June 24, 2007

REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread recently closed a multi-unit franchising deal with Vahe and Harry Karamardian for the development of five new Southern…

uWink to expand in Canada

June 24, 2007

LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc., developer of digital media entertainment software and an interactive restaurant concept, has announced plans for the creation of…