Fast Casual

May 18, 2013

Fast Casual

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The Great Migration Fine-dining veterans are taking their talents to the fast-casual space.	The Corner of Innovation Corner Bakery Café’s new menu items push fast-casual boundaries.
Fancy Fast Food Quick serves focus on contemporary interiors and premium menu items for a more sophisticated feel.	Extra Credit How one quick serve uses college-student ambassadors to get the word out.
How to Stay Crafty Operators are finding that microbrews can add a local touch.	The Fast-Casual Shift A number of full-service eateries are trying their hand at fast casual.
Living the LYFE in Quick Service Is a healthy fast-casual concept dreamed up by a couple of former McDonald’s executives the future of quick service?	Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Old-school diner chain uses frozen treats and premium burgers to spur award-winning growth.
One to Watch: Cheeseboy Boston-based concept hopes to take comfort-food staple across the U.S.	Can UK Brand Conquer Sushi? YO!Sushi debuts in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station.

industry headlines

Pie Five Exec to Give Franchise Advice at NRA Show

2013-05-15

Pie Five Pizza Co will be featured at the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show on Sunday, May 19, at McCormick Place in Chicago....

3 Sustainable Seafood LTOs Join Rubio's Menu

2013-05-09

As part of its continued efforts to offer guests high-quality coastal cuisine, Rubio’s Restaurants is introducing three new chef-crafted...

Tokyo Joe's to Bring Asian Cuisine to More People

2013-05-02

Larry Leith, founder of Tokyo Joe's, is pleased to announce a partnership with Gridiron Capital LLC, and veteran restaurant executive, Greg...

Smashburger Grows Nontraditional Presence

2013-04-26

Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better-burger restaurant concept, is pleased to announce the addition of three new franchise partnerships for...

Tin Drum Hits Music City with 7-Unit Deal

2013-04-26

Tin Drum Asiacafé, the popular Atlanta-based Pan Asian restaurant concept, announces the signing of a seven-unit development agreement in...

Burger 21 Sets Its Sights On Dallas

2013-04-25

Burger 21, a better-burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, announced it plans to expand westward with...

Pancheros Doubles Up in Lincoln, Nebraska

2013-04-24

Pancheros Mexican Grill, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant known for serving a variety of savory burrito options, is set to open its second...

Salsarita's Signs on for 3 in KY; Acquires 5 in NC

2013-04-23

Salsarita’s, the Fresh Mexican Cantina with locations across the country, has announced a development agreement that will bring three new...

Elevation Burger Helps to Raise Awareness of Celiac Disease

2013-04-22

Elevation Burger, the rapidly growing, national fast-casual restaurant known for its burgers, reaffirms its commitment to providing gluten-...

Smashburger Makes its Way to Panama

2013-04-22

QSR International, the master franchisee of Smashburger fast-casual branded restaurants in Central America and the Caribbean, has entered into a...

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