KFC Opens Eco-Friendly Restaurant in Indianapolis

Published on Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Written by The Editors

Project Uses the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification Process created by the U.S. Green Building Council

Chain Operating Report for May 4

Published on Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Written by The Editors

Brio Tuscan Grille, LongHorn Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick's and a number of franchisees announced expansion news.

Moe’s Southwest Grill and the Greening of a Franchise Network

Published on Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Written by Amelia Levin, Contributing Editor

While working with staff and guests to get on board with sustainability initiatives has its challenges, working with franchisees can pose even greater ones.

Genghis Grill: Kahnquering Growth, One Bowl at a Time

Published on Monday, May 02, 2011

Written by Dana Tanyeri

Leveraging a more efficient unit prototype this Mongolian barbeque chain takes a steady approach to growing its business.

Emerging Restaurant Chain: LYFE Kitchen

Published on Monday, May 02, 2011

Written by Amelia Levin, Contributing Editor

Health food nuts, meet quick-serve. Quick-serve, meet chef-driven. Celebrity chefs Art Smith and Tal Ronnen have teamed up with chain veterans to introduce LYFE Kitchen, a socially responsible, healthy-food focused brand opening its first restaurant in Palo Atlo, Calif., with additional first stores planned for the Chicago area.

Big Game Brands buys The Original Italian Pie

Published on Friday, April 29, 2011

Written by The Editors

Aggressive growth plans and management updates are part of Big Game Brands' acquisition of this casual dining chain.

Ted's Montana Grill Adds Pair to Management Team

Published on Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Written by The Editors

Ted's Montana Grill, a 46-unit restaurant chain adds a pair of industry veterans to its management team.

Chain Operating Report for April 27

Published on Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Written by The Editors

Blimpie, CKE, Mama Fu's, Pei Wei Asian Diner and Saladworks moved forward with expansion plans this past week, while the back and forth between McCormick & Schmick's and Landry's Restaurants Inc. CEO Tilman Fertitta continued to evolve.

Chain Restaurant Operating Report for April 20

Published on Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Written by The Editors

Arby's, Jamba Juice, Red Robin, Shane's Rib Shack and Yum! Brands all made operational news this past week.

Thompson Leaves Papa John's

Published on Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Written by The Editors