Fast Casual

May 24, 2013

Fast Casual

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One to Watch: Garbanzo Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill taps into the natural flavors and health benefits of an old-world diet.	Boy Wonder: Spike Mendelsohn This Top Chef all star epitomizes America’s new, hip culinary culture.
Who’s Missing at Fast Casuals? Leadership within the segment is predominantly male despite the female-heavy demographics of its customers.	Making California Greek Chic Daphne’s new CEO explains the motivations behind his detailed rebranding efforts.
Franchising Comes to Food Trucks Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen is taking a new approach to the food truck trend by franchising.	Yes Ron, There is a Fast Casual Former Panera CEO says the segment isn’t real, but QSR's columnist disagrees.
Insider Fast-Casual Favorites George Green’s top fast casuals.	Big Plans for Pint-Size Unit Souplantation is shedding as much as 5,500 square feet for its new Express prototype. Will customers respond to the new service style?
Top Fast-Casual Trends for 2011 This is the time for New Year’s predictions, so here are a couple of trends and events that will impact the fast-casual segment this year.	Innovation 90 Years in the Making White Castle launches three new fast casuals, hoping at least one will stick with customers.

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The Growth Keeps Coming At Newk's Eatery

2013-05-23

Newk’s Eatery, a fresh-casual restaurant concept offering a variety of made-to-order choices, recently signed agreements for six new...

Garbanzo Hits the Town for First Orange County Unit

2013-05-23

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant concept featuring healthy Mediterranean cuisine, announced the grand opening...

FROM THE FLOOR: Fazoli's to Launch New Concept

2013-05-18

Fazoli’s is rolling out a new fast-casual concept focusing on modern Italian fare, CEO Carl Howard announced at the 2013 National Restaurant...

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...

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