Industry Headlines
[2009-11-06] The holiday season is keeping Tropical Smoothie busy with give-aways, menu innovations, and free sampling.
[2009-11-02] Fast casual signs franchise deal with Phase
Next Hospitality for 12 units in five years.
[2009-11-02] Company to use Synq Solutions for local-store and other marketing efforts.
[2009-10-29] Santa Monica Place to feature Dining Deck with Fatburger, Pinches Tacos, Wetzel's Pretzels, and more.
[2009-10-21] New catering menu includes lunch, breakfast, dessert, and snack options.
More Industry Headlines
[2009-10-20] Burrito company announces that it will install solar panels on 75 restaurants in the next year.
[2009-10-19] The growing brand talks exclusively to QSR about how it attracts experienced multi-concept franchisees.
[2009-10-15] Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill looking to grow beyond its five locations.
[2009-10-02] The famous football coach will lend his star power to the Zaxby's brand to promote a special menu item's return this fall.
[2009-10-02] Find out which restaurant chain won thanks to its hearth-baked bread and fresh hand-cut fries.
Industry Features
A Faster Kind of CasualThe potentially negative effects a drive thru could have on a fast-casual concept has some operators wondering whether it’s worth the hassle.
The Time for Lobster is NowWith lobster prices plummeting, savvy quick-serve operators should jump at the chance to offer the premium ingredient on their menus.
Uptown KitchenDesiring to launch a fast-casual restaurant that offers healthier fare, Jonathan Lutz opened Uptown Kitchen—with a menu focused on fresh ingredients.
Friendly's Goes Fast CasualThe full-service chain is jumping on the fast-casual bandwagon with the introduction of its Friendly’s Express units.
The 2009 QSR 50Last year was supposed to be a down time for the restaurant industry, but the nation’s largest quick-service chains decided not to go along.
Leafy Green ProfitsSales of greens such as cabbage, kale, and collards are poised to take off as customers seek nutrient-dense, low-cost mini-meals.
The Grapes of CashCan wine work on quick-service menus? More restaurants are finding that, in fact, it can.
Who's No. 1? In this time of dwindling dining-out dollars, it's not brands that are facing off but entire segments.
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