Content about Southern California

August 24, 2011
Wahoo’s Fish Taco brings West Coast vibe to NYC
Wahoo’s Fish Taco is bringing its Hawaiian fusion flavors and surfer vibe to New York City
August 7, 2011
Multiunit franchisee's high-tech training is helping him grow his QSR portfolio
Aziz Hashim gave up a high-paying electrical engineer job to jump to quick-service restaurants. He now runs NRD Holdings LLC, which franchises Popeyes, Checkers and Domino's units throughout the country.
August 4, 2011
UK’s Tamarind hops the pond
London-based Indian restaurant to expand in the United States
July 11, 2011
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
The California economy was not kind to casual-dining concepts during the recession, but this year Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza is refocusing on growth. 

May 22, 2011
Sizzler ready to 'recycle' competitors' real estate

Sizzler chief executive Kerry Kramp stopped by the NRN booth at this year's NRA Show to give readers an update on the chain's brand refresh, which started more than three years ago. The effort that started out as a revitalization effort could soon yield entirely new lines of business for the brand, he said.

April 18, 2011
Bright future
Chris Bright, president of the 98-unit Zpizza chain in Irvine, Calif., learned his restaurant financials before his operations — a career start that could have had a very different outcome had he not been so tenacious.

April 4, 2011
Collaborative spirit
Marketing directors at foodservice operations are developing breakthrough campaigns by asking their most loyal guests and employees to create marketing materials, from broadcast commercials to static art, that reflect how core users see their favorite brands.

February 10, 2011
Mixed bag for casual chains in 4Q
BJ’s has strong sales while CPK and Cheesecake Factory suffer from weather
February 9, 2011
NYC’s Papaya King to head west
L.A. group to open Hollywood brand of iconic hot dog brand
February 7, 2011
Ground beef recalled over E. coli concerns
Meat was distributed to restaurants in Southern California
February 7, 2011
Seafood brands migrate toward a more affordable niche, despite challenges

Somewhere between the price point of quick-service players like Captain D’s and upscale McCormick & Schmick’s, restaurant operators see an ocean of opportunity to sell affordable seafood.

January 26, 2011
A look at Souplantation's new Express concept
Quick-service variant offers à la carte pricing, made-to-order salads
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: For your convenience
Concepts capitalize on busy consumers’ desire for snappy service, portability
November 30, 2010
Q&A: Andrew Wiederhorn, Fog Cutter Capital
Group ready to acquire second restaurant brand with Fatburger set for growth
November 23, 2010
Habit Burger founders debut Hook Burger Bistro
New concept to tap into the growing demand for more upscale burgers
November 16, 2010
Tech Q&A: Yard House CIO Phil Crawford
CIO talks about POS system's role in chain's fundraising initiative
November 8, 2010
Richard Sandoval tweaks concepts as he expands
The chef-restaurateur is riding a wave of interest in contemporary Latin cuisine
September 29, 2010
CPK rolls out food truck for catering
Chain is also offering a branded booth and promotional signage for large events
September 19, 2010
California’s outlook less than golden for many chains
While Florida may be taking baby steps on its road to recovery, California is still looking for the energy to stand.

September 14, 2010
LA health department seeks letter grade posting for food trucks
Proposed ordinance revision seen as step towards legitimization
August 30, 2010
Farrell's looks to restart growth
Owner outlines expansion plans for iconic ice cream chain
August 23, 2010
Real Mex moves away from discounting
Coupons, discount hurt 2Q sales at Real Mex brands
July 29, 2010
Chipotle: Restaurants are ADA compliant
Court rules guests in wheelchairs denied the 'full Chipotle experience'
July 12, 2010
Carl's Jr. tests foot-long cheeseburger
The cheeseburger has three beef patties on a 12-inch bun.
June 6, 2010
May comps at McDonald’s expected to rise
Analysts expect McDonald's May same-store sales results to show continued industry-leading numbers despite economic headwinds in Europe and continued unemployment challenges in the United States.
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