MOOYAH Burgers, Fries, and Shakes announced its expansion into Arkansas and northern Louisiana. The brand, which has 15 open locations, just inked deals with six eager new franchisees in the states. Scott Strzelecki, a Little Rock franchise development agent, is overseeing the new spots and guiding the new franchise owners through the process. “We have […]

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a Denver-based fast-casual restaurant concept featuring an authentic Mediterranean menu, announced its second location to open in Colorado Springs on December 3 in the First and Main Town Center. The 12th Garbanzo restaurant is located at 3779 Bloomington Street and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The newest Garbanzo […]

It may have Denny's name hanging on its sign, but the menuboards on the wall and the lack of hosts and servers insinuate a slightly different adventure. Denny’s ventured into the fast-casual market on Nov. 12 with the opening of the first Denny’s Café in Orange, California. The café is the brainchild of Steve Dunn, […]

Saladworks, the nation's No. 1 fresh-tossed salad franchise, announced the grand opening of its first location in Connecticutat the Westfield Trumbull Mall's dining terrace on Friday. The opening of Saladworks in Connecticutis the first of the franchise's long list of store openings in new markets. Fans can anticipate new stores in California, Texas, and North […]

Einstein Bros. Bagels announced that it is entering the fourth quarter of 2010 with a momentum cultivated from three quarters of transaction and franchising success. James O’Reilly, chief concept officer for Einstein Bros., says the company wants to be the “fastest-growing fast-casual restaurant chain in America,” and that both organic transaction growth and franchising efforts […]

Reno, Nevada-based Port of Subs, Inc., announced today the continuation of its expansion across seven western states, opening the first of several restaurant locations in the greater Salt Lake City area on Nov. 17, 2010. For more than 30 years Port of Subs has become synonymous with the highest quality made-to-order sandwiches and superior customer […]

Fabian Rosario and his business partner John Harris are no strangers to the restaurant business. Rosariohas ties to one of the top-selling IHOP restaurants in its system and Harris owns a full-service restaurant, both located in Brooklyn, New York. But now the two are entering a new sector of the restaurant business and have signed […]

A small team from Chipotle Mexican Grill led by founder, chairman, and co-CEO Steve Ells is working on an Asian restaurant concept that follows the Chipotle model. The company plans to open one Asian-inspired restaurant in 2011.

More than 400 locations will feature the gourmet, single-cup brewing system.

UNO opens two locations on college campuses.

Exit41, which partners with la Madeleine to grow its to-go business through integrated online, mobile, phone-in, and Facebook applications, named chain’s top vendor.

Grand opening celebrations planned for new Freshii units in each city.

The new Japanese restaurant in Manhattan expands its hours beyond lunch.

New York and New Jersey to receive the roll out of upgrades and new menu items designed to significantly enhance the Boston Market guest experience.

University of Denver location will have a delivery component beginning October 13.

George Michel, who most recently served as president and CEO of Timothy’s Coffees of the World Inc., replaces Lane Cardwell as chief exec of Boston Market.

Chain’s new Caramel Pecan Pie Milkshake features the tastes of caramel, pecan, and buttery pie crust, topped with whipped cream.

The bill, which is expected to be signed by President Obama next week, will provide the nation’s restaurants and small businesses with tax relief and assistance in gaining access to capital.