Fast Casual Restaurants: Page 6
Einstein Bros. Parent Sold for $364.5 Million in Bagel Buyout
JAB Holding is taking the bagel company Einstein Noah private for the price of $20.25 per share.
Flat Year for Fast-Food Is Bad News for the Restaurant Business
While fine dining visits were up 3 percent from last year, quick-service restaurants fell flat.
Why Chipotle Won't Franchise
The mega-successful burrito chain says it probably won't go the franchising route. Here's why that's a smart move.
Is Shake Shack Preparing for an IPO?
Sources say the burger chain is preparing to go public, cashing in on the fast-casual trend.
Red Lobster Completes Sale, Revamps Food Presentation
Now that Golden Gate Capital has acquired Red Lobster from Darden Restaurants, the seafood chain is trying to emphasize its quality.
With Investors Hungry for Fast-Casual Chicken, El Pollo Loco Makes Strong Public Debut
Shares of the Mexican-style chicken franchise were off to a strong start on their first day of trading.
6 Super-Hot Food Trends You Need to Know About
Barbecue, snack mashups and the next Sriracha – here's what Technomic predicts restaurants will be serving up in the second half of 2014.
El Pollo Loco Files to Go Public
The California-based Mexican grilled-chicken franchise, which attempted to go public in 2006, is eyeing a $100 million IPO.
Taco Bell and KFC's Parent Company Sees a Future in Vietnamese Sandwiches
Yum Brands is testing a new 'banh mi' concept in Dallas, attempting to capitalize on the growing fast-casual market.
The Quickest Way to Make Customers Like Your Food: Raise Your Prices.
A new study shows that when customers pay more, they perceive their food as tastier.
Panera Gets Serious About Tech, Says Its Future Depends On It
The soup and sandwich chain is introducing tech upgrades that include mobile ordering and self-checkout kiosks.
Is This the Year Fast-Food Pizza Disappears?
Domino's and Pizza Hut are attempting to compete with fast-casual rookies by upping quality and revamping design.
What You Can Learn From the Simple Brilliance of Chipotle's Design
The fast food Mexican grill franchise sets a standard for modern restaurants.
How a Cafe Chain Rebranded With a Pro Surfer
A chain rebrands with a local focus, a surf theme and a celebrity endorsement.
How to Put a New Spin on an Old Idea
The retro-1950s-diner restaurant theme has been done to death. So how has DickieJo's managed to start up and thrive?