Daphne’s eyes national growth following revamp

Mar 21, 2012

Nation’s Restaurant News speaks with chief executive Bill Trefethen on the latest developments at the fast-casual chain

Wingstop opens sports-themed concept

Mar 21, 2012

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A look behind the new Real Mex

Mar 20, 2012

Nation’s Restaurant News speaks with chief executive David Goronkin on the company’s plans after exiting Chapter 11

Kahala franchisees try quadri-branding

Mar 20, 2012

Nation’s Restaurant News speaks with Ritesh Patel on the operation, which includes Blimpie, Cereality, NRgize Lifestyle Café and Samurai Sam’s brands

Seattle’s Best tests drive-thru unit

Mar 19, 2012

Seattle’s Best Coffee opened Monday a new drive-thru test location in a Chicago commuter suburb with a car-friendly menu designed for neighborhoods that lack premium coffee outlets...

Starbucks debuts Evolution Fresh location

Mar 19, 2012

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Giordano's plots growth outside Illinois base

Mar 17, 2012

Nation’s Restaurant News speaks with chief executive Yorgo Koutsogiorgas on the Chicago-style deep-dish pizza chain’s future

Sizzler franchisee discusses chain’s growth

Mar 16, 2012

Nation’s Restaurant News speaks with California franchisee Tony Lutfi

Burger King projects comp growth in 2012

Mar 16, 2012

Burger King expects North American same-store sales to turn positive in the first quarter of 2012, as it gains momentum after “a year marked by change and meaningful improvements,” company officials said Thursday...

Gene Simmons’ Rock & Brews concept plans growth

Mar 13, 2012

Rock legend, reality television star and producer Gene Simmons is turning his classic-rock-themed restaurant concept Rock & Brews into a chain with global growth plans...