QSR Ones to Watch

How Do You Roll? Expands in Arizona, Florida

QSR magazine — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:53:56 +0000

How Do You Roll?, the custom sushi shop, recently signed two agreements to further develop the How Do You Roll? brand in both Arizona and Florida.

Under the direction of Shane and Sheri Sender, HDYR AZ Development, LLC intends to develop the entire state of Arizona with 85 units during the next 20 years. Between the two, they have 45 years of franchising experience and currently own the How Do You Roll? in Phoenix.

Old Carolina Barbecue Signs to Develop in Cleveland

QSR magazine — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:28:32 +0000

Old Carolina Barbecue Company (oldcarolina.com), a fast casual concept founded in 2006 by the owners of Ichor Restaurant Group, has signed its first area development agreement with Hospitality Partners, Incorporated. HPI committed to opening five Old Carolina units in the east side of Cleveland over the next three years.

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Undergoes Reimaging

QSR magazine — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:54:43 +0000

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd., Inc. (and its affiliates, Villa Enterprises), the global multi-concept restaurant franchisor, recently unveiled a new look for its flagship brand, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, with the opening of its new Great Northern Mall location in Olmsted, Ohio.

Corner Bakery Opens Fifth Store in Philadelphia Market

QSR magazine — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:17:51 +0000

Corner Bakery Cafe is ready to “Feed the Day” in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, with a new cafe opening on June 6.

Whether it’s to discover the made-to-order Anaheim Scrambler for breakfast, the signature Chicken Pomodori Panini for lunch, the mouthwatering Pesto Cavatappi for dinner, or a slice of bakery fresh Cinnamon Creme Cake for dessert, Bala Cynwyd neighbors are invited to check out the newest location in the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center, 153 East City Ave.

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt to Add 100 Locations

QSR magazine — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:06:55 +0000

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt, the Chicago based self-serve franchise, has announced an aggressive expansion campaign, planning to add 25 locations in the greater Chicagoland area over the next two years and 75 in other U.S. markets.

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt’s expansion plans include more than 30 stores already in the works in markets such as Madison, Milwaukee, Scottsdale, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Spokane.

Subway to Open 1,200 Units in North America

QSR magazine — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:25:00 +0000

With more than 2,000 franchisees actively searching for locations, the SUBWAY sandwich chain has aggressive growth plans for 2012.

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the SUBWAY franchise system is the world's largest restaurant chain, in terms of number of locations. In order to reach the company's development goals, a contingent of SUBWAY representatives will be manning the SUBWAY booth in South Hall 3 & 4, S2600 N Street and 28th Avenue at the ICSC RECon convention, May 21-23, in Las Vegas.

Jamba Juice Establishes Healthy Living Council

QSR magazine — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:22:22 +0000

Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle company, took an unprecedented step in the fight against obesity, announcing today the formation of the Jamba Healthy Living Council, established with the goal to provide consumers with useful, practical information to help them live a healthier lifestyle.

Chick-fil-A Promotes Five Executives to EVP

QSR magazine — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:48:15 +0000

Dan T. Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is proud to announce the promotion of each member of the company’s executive committee from senior vice president to executive vice president, effective immediately.

Donald “Bubba” Cathy, Perry Ragsdale, Steve Robinson, James “Buck” McCabe, and Tim Tassopoulos received the new title in recognition of the leadership, wisdom, and guidance that they have given the restaurant chain as a team over the years.

Brand-Specific Kids’ Activity Packs Debut in U.S.

QSR magazine — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:41:09 +0000

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Milk JNR's character Meg

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MILK JNR's

One of the U.K.’s leading creative marketing and digital design agencies, MILK JNR’S, exhibited its kids’ activity packs for the first time in the U.S. at NRA Show 2012.

With more than 11 years’ experience in the industry, MILK JNR’S multi-skilled team specializes in creating branded fun for children and families through inspiring and educational kids’ activity packs for the restaurant and leisure industries.

Boloco Fully Integrates LevelUp into POS Solution

QSR magazine — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:29:28 +0000

LevelUp, the pay phone app, today announced that boloco, a family of globally inspired burrito restaurants, has fully integrated LevelUp’s mobile payment technology into its NetPOS point-of-sale solution.

Now, all 18 locations of the fast-casual chain will accept mobile payments with LevelUp, making it even faster and easier for customers to get their burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies, and shakes.