Chain Operations
Chain Operations includes chain profiles, news on chain restaurants, trend pieces and new concepts.
Chain Innovators: Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Published on Friday, July 01, 2011
Despite a tough year in terms of both real estate and franchisee financing, Moe's ended 2010 with revenues up 8 percent, 30 new units opened and comp-store sales ahead by 5.4 percent. Significantly bigger gains in both sales and units are expected this year, says president Paul Damico, thanks to a combination of menu innovation, ongoing promotions and a major new positioning campaign.
Firehouse Subs Taps Franklin to Develop Dallas Market
- Published on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Johnny Rockets Adds Three to Executive Team
- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2011
New executives to run Finance and Sales departments at global restaurant chain's corporate office.
Baristas Coffee Co. names Palmer Director of Franchise Development
- Published on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (OTCPK: BCCI) named Robert Palmer Jr. its director of franchise development.
Chain Operating Report for June 22
- Published on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Jamba Juice, Johnny Rockets, Saladworks, Smallcakes and Quiznos announce new store openings and other expansion news.
Fazoli’s Hires Franks to fill Franchising VP Role
- Published on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
James Franks was named vice president of franchising for Fazoli's.
Au Bon Pain to Remodel all of its Cafés
- Published on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Fast-casual bakery café operator Au Bon Pain has announced plans to remodel all 318 of its locations. Au Bon Pain also announced the veteran executive chef Stefano Cordova has joined the company to lead its culinary efforts.
Buehler Resigns as Kona Grill President and CEO
- Published on Monday, June 20, 2011
Marc Buehler, president and chief executive officer of Kona Grill (NASDAQ: KONA) has resigned. The company appointed Michael Nahkunst, a member of Kona Grill's board of directors, interim president and CEO.
Ames to become COO for Real Mex Restaurants
- Published on Monday, June 20, 2011
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. named Edie Ames its new chief operating officer, effective July 11, 2011.
Big Game Brands Adds Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats
- Published on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
National franchisor adds speciality dessert concept to its portfolio of foodservice brands.
Roark Capital Buys Arby's, Corner Bakery and Il Fornaio
- Published on Monday, June 13, 2011
In a potential sign of things to come, Atlanta-based private equity firm Roark Capital has reached a pair of agreements that allow it to purchase three restaurant chains from their respective owners including Arby's, Corner Bakery Café and Il Fornaio Restaurants and Bakeries.
