I think fast-casual is where the industry is leading to. Look at McDonald’s. That’s where the people are. There are parents out there wanting to feed their children quickly and at a reasonable price....

"Its a very special, uniue atmosphere that Shawn has created here," say Tom Palazzo, vice president of franchise development. That family-friendly feeling is also extended to franchisees. Foster ...

According to the 2008 Top 100 Fast-Casual Restaurant Report, fast-casual chains experienced 13.3 percent sales growth and 9.5 percent unit growth increases in 2007.

Richard J. Sharoff, Sr. Partner & CEO of FranPoint Partners participated in a panel discussion for restaurateurs who are thinking about franchising their restaurant companies at the National Restaura...

Indeed, the economy is not a deterrent to franchising. It appears to be fueling it. ...The franchising sector is an important part of the U.S. economy, regardless of the twist and turns of the busi...