ARLINGTON TEXAS Chili’s, and Damian Mandola, who co-created Carrabba’s Italian Grill, are turning their attention to the fast-casual segment by helping develop a chain of Italian market-restaurants. ...
CHICAGO —Given a halo of health, comfort and value, breakfast’s appeal is growing beyond the morning daypart, offering restaurateurs an opportunity to wake up new revenue. According to a new...
ATLANTA A recent survey of casual-dining and quick-service franchisees indicates they are optimistic about growth in restaurant sales in 2010, despite declines this year, and many are planning to open more units in the New Year. SunTrust Robinson...
Phil Friedman, chief executive of McAlister’s Deli, loved the results of last summer’s Free Tea Day, when the 300-unit fast-casual chain gave away more than 150,000 servings of its famous sweet tea. Yet while the 15-percent year...
CHICAGO Quiznos Sub franchisees alleging violations of U.S. racketeering and corruption statutes by their franchisor was granted preliminary approval Nov. 20 by a U.S. District Court judge and could significantly alter the relationship of the...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Having successfully driven guest traffic earlier this quarter by testing local TV ads highlighting price discounts, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. said Monday it would further embrace that strategy for its spring 2010...
ATLANTA Cinnabon thrives on it. —Consumers may hate the crowds and traffic during the holiday shopping season, but The cinnamon roll specialist, a 750-unit brand in Atlanta-based...
CHICAGO A judge has granted preliminary approval for the settlement of four class-action lawsuits filed by Quiznos Sub franchisees against their franchisor that could significantly alter the relationship of the feuding parties and cost the...
