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Smashburger expanded its menu May 7 with a limited-time offer Wedge Club Burger and Wedge Club Chicken Sandwich. Available nationally, the sandwiches will be offfered through June 4.
As Quick Serve Leader reported last week, Smashburger will open a new store in Calgary, Wednesday, May 2, 2012. The 2011 Forbes America's Most Promising Company, based in Denver, will debut its smashed, made-to-order burgers in Canada at 2770 32 Ave. N.E., Calgary
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has appointed Chuck Rink as its chief executive officer, assuming the post vacated by David Kim, effective immediately. Kim, who was rumored last summer to be shopping the Mexican-style chain¹, which he himself owns, will be pursuing other interests, said the company.
Wok Box is introducing a new Spring 2012 Menu that includes and Noodle "Stirfry" Boxes and Curry Dishes. Wok Box is a chain operator of Asian-style fast casual restaurants in most of the provinces of Canada, expanding to the western part of
Burger King unveiled a new menu with more variety and more healthful options, including Garden Fresh Salads, Snack Wraps, Real Fruit Smoothies and Frappés, and BK Crispy Chicken Strips. The Miami-based burger chain said
On an investor conference call earlier this year, P.F. Chang's, parent of the P.F. Chang's Bistro and Pei Wei Asian Diner concepts, announced plans for the testing and build-out of a more express format known as the Pei Wei Asian Market. The smaller fast casual will use a footprint of about 2,500 square feet to
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill announced the opening of its first store in Singapore. The new location is located in the Rendezvous Gallery on Bras Basah Road, between Singapore's planning areas of Downtown Core and Museum.
Smashburger execs said the "better burger" chain had opened its 150th location in Ramsey, N.J. The Smashburger franchise store of Hillside, N.J.-based Mascott Corporation will be the third location in Bergen County.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc., parent of upscale, Chinese-style restaurant chain P.F. Chang's and fast casual Pei Wei Asian Diner, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the True Food Kitchen concept from Fox Restaurant Concepts.
Boston Market announced a limited-time offer (LTO) special price of $7.99 for its Half-Chicken Meal, and new "Home Style Combos" for $8.99: guests can add a portion of Boston Market Turkey, Meatloaf or Brisket to a quarter-chicken meal,
Panera Bread continued its urban expansion with the opening in New York City of its 1,500th store. The new Manhattan cafe is located at 330 Seventh Ave. With its latest urban store, Panera Bread continues entrenching
Wendy's new remodel program will arrive in New York in 2012. The much discussed remodel program is in the hands of Tesser, a design firm started in 1993 as TreDesign and renamed Tesser in 1999, after the acquisition of Tesser, LLC.
Dunkin' Donuts, which has been in the Chicago market for five decades, will open its 500th store there on Saturday, January 14. The store will feature a more relaxed and updated feel, consistent with Dunkin's updated colors, facade and "DD" branding.
BOSTON ─ Quick Serve Leader (QSL) released its most popular stories of 2011, a record year for the webzine dedicated to informing and inspiring restaurant chain C-suite execs, operators, owners and their managers.
Jamba, Inc., the operator of Jamba Juice stores and best known for its smoothies, juice, frozen yogurt, and "better-for-you" meal options, will join the US Foods distribution network. This announcement came jointly from both companies today.
Smashburger's entry into Calgary, Alberta marks a defined moment for the chain's international expansion. After signing new agreements this summer for three middle east markets ─ Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia ─ the chain seems determined to grow both domestically, and internationally, at a rapid pace.
Yum brands announced signing two deals to sell both Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, separately. LJS Partners LLC acquired the Long John Silver's concept. LJS is a group that
The better burger segment of fast casual is expanding quickly, both here in the United States, and abroad. Smashburger signed three development
Marks Fourth New Market Opening in 2010
ANN ARBOR, Mich. /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), opened its first store in Vietnam on November 19, 2010, delivering hot, delicious pizza to the residents of Ho Chi Minh City. The Master Franchisee is Vietnam Food & Beverage Service, a fully-owned subsidiary of the Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPP Group).
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