Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the nation's second-largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain (based on sales), with more than 1,400 restaurants in 37 states and Washington D.C. In 2007, Chick-fil-A produced record sales of $2.64 billion - a 16.09 percent overall increase and an... more

O'Charley's Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company. The Company owns and operates three restaurant concepts under the O’Charley’s, Ninety Nine and Stoney River Legendary Steaks trade names. As of December 30, 2007, it operated 229 O’Charley’s company owned restaurants in 16 states in... more

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) together with its subsidiaries, is a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving gourmet burgers. As of December 30, 2007, the Company owned and operated, or franchised 384 restaurants, of which 249 were Company-owned, 135 were operated... more

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant chain with a particular focus on the premium pizza segment. As of March 13, 2008, the Company owned, licensed or franchised 237 locations in 30 states, the District of Columbia and eight foreign countries, of which 198 are... more

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operated 139 upscale, full-service, casual dining restaurants under The Cheesecake Factory mark in 34 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operated 13 upscale, full-service, casual dining restaurants under the Grand Lux Cafe mark in nine... more

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. (RTI) owns and operates the Ruby Tuesday concept in the higher end of the bar and grill segment of casual dining. The Company also offer franchises for the Ruby Tuesday concept in domestic and international markets. During the fiscal year ended June 3, 2008 (fiscal... more

Starbucks Corporation (Starbucks) purchases and roasts whole bean coffees and sells them, along with fresh, rich-brewed coffees, Italian-style espresso beverages, cold blended beverages, a variety of complementary food items, coffee-related accessories and equipment, a selection of... more

Jack in the Box Inc. owns, operates, and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants and Qdoba Mexican Grill (Qdoba) fast-casual restaurants in 42 states. The Company also operates a chain of convenience stores called Quick Stuff, with 60 locations, each built adjacent to a... more

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2006, Denver-based Quiznos is a national chain designed for today's busy consumers who are looking for a tasty, fresher alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. Using only premium quality, real ingredients, Quiznos restaurants offer creative,... more

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain specializing in Original Recipe(R), Extra Crispy(TM) and Colonel's Crispy Strips(R) with home-style sides, Honey BBQ Wings, and freshly made chicken sandwiches. There are more than 14,000 KFC... more

Taco Bell Corp. ("Taco Bell"), a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., (YUM), is the nation's leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant chain. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, signature quesadillas, Grilled Stuft Burritos, nachos, and other specialty items such as Crunchwrap Supreme®,... more

Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. is a diversified restaurant hospitality and entertainment company principally engaged in the ownership and operation of full-service, casual dining restaurants, primarily under the names of Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, Landry’s Seafood House, The Crab... more

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (Bob Evans) is a full-service restaurant company that operates two restaurant concepts, Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s Cafes. As of April 25, 2008, Bob Evans owned and operated 703 full-service restaurants, including 571 Bob Evans Restaurants in 18 states and 132... more

Outback Steakhouse Inc. (OSI) operates over 1230 restaurants in 50 states and 21 different countries. The company revenues exceed $3 billion, and it employs over 80,000 team members. OSI operates several concepts including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grills, Cheeseburger in... more

As the world's largest pizza restaurant company with 6,200 restaurants in the United States and more than 4,000 restaurants in 100 other countries, Pizza Hut, Inc., is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). The company's 50-year legacy of leadership and innovation has made it the... more

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (Chipotle) operates fast casual, fresh Mexican food restaurants serving burritos, tacos, bowls and salads. As of December 31, 2007, the Company had 704 restaurants in 33 states throughout the United States and in the District of Columbia. During the year ended... more

Panera Bread Company (Panera Bread) operates retail bakery-cafes. As of December 26, 2007, the Company operated, directly and through area development agreements with 39 franchisee groups, 1,167 bakery-cafes (501 Company-owned and 666 franchise-operated, bakery-cafes). under the Panera... more

The BURGER KING(R) system operates more than 11,400 restaurants in all 50 states and in 70 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately 90 percent of BURGER KING(R) restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have... more

Cosi, Inc. owns, operates and franchises convenience restaurants. The Company’s restaurants sell hot and cold sandwiches, salads, Cosi bagels, pizzas, S’mores and other desserts, and a variety of coffees along with other soft drink beverages, teas and alcoholic beverages. As of March 17,... more

McDonald’s Corporation primarily franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants in the food service industry. These restaurants serve a varied, yet limited, value-priced menu in more than 100 countries around the world. The Company also has a minority ownership interest in United... more

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the Fund) is a limited purpose open-ended trust established to acquire indirectly, through Boston Pizza Royalties Limited Partnership (the Partnership) and Boston Pizza Holdings Trust (the Trust), the Canadian trademarks owned by Boston Pizza... more

The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 28,500 locations in 86 countries.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (CKE) owns, operates, franchises or licenses 3,083 quick-service restaurants (QSRs) primarily under the brand names Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s. Carl’s Jr. restaurants are primarily located in the Western United States. Carl’s Jr. restaurants offer food, a burger-based... more

With 136 restaurants nationwide, existing locations in 36 states including the District of Columbia, and 31 locations currently in development, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. is the country's premier fondue restaurant franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course... more

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJ's) owned and operated 68 restaurants located in California, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Ohio, Florida and Oklahoma during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2008 (fiscal 2007). A licensee also operates one restaurant in Lahaina, Maui. Each of the... more

Domino’s Pizza, Inc. is a pizza delivery company in the United States. The Company operates through a network of 8,624 Company-owned and franchise stores, located in all 50 states and in more than 55 countries. The Company’s franchisee comprises of over 2,000 owner-operators. The Company... more

Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. (Rubio's) owns, operates and franchises restaurants. As of March 25, 2008, the Company owned and operated 174 fast-casual Mexican restaurants, three licensed locations, and two franchised restaurants that offers Mexican cuisine, including chargrilled chicken,... more

El Pollo Loco, Inc., owns, operates and franchise restaurants engaged in marinated, flame-grilled chicken. The Company is a subsidiary of EPL Intermediate, Inc. As of June 28, 2006, the restaurant system had 341 restaurants, consisting of 146 Company-operated and 195 franchised... more

Founded in 1982, Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI), the largest casual dining restaurant company in the world. Olive Garden currently operates 621 restaurants in the United States and Canada and employs more than 77,000 people.

Arby's® strives to be an innovative restaurant company, bringing customers fresh and unique tasting food, and providing growth opportunities for other business partners. As of June 1, 2004, Arby's serves more than 3,450 franchised restaurants in 48 states and five countries, providing... more

Sbarro, Inc. (Sbarro) is engaged in the Italian Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and shopping mall-focused restaurant. During the fiscal year ended December 30, 2007 (fiscal 2007), the Company had a global base of 1,030 units in 41 countries, with 506 Company-owned units and 524 franchised... more

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (P.F. Chang’s) is an owner and operates three restaurant concepts in the Asia: P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (Bistro), Pei Wei Asian Diner (Pei Wei) and Taneko Japanese Tavern (Taneko). As of December 31, 2006, the Company owned and operated 172 Bistro... more

For over 50 years, Legal Sea Foods Inc. has set the standard for quality and freshness in the seafood and restaurant business. With more than 30 restaurants up and down the East Coast, Legal Sea Foods has earned scores of honors and awards and proudly carries its well-earned reputation as... more

Del Taco is focused on recruiting the best of the best in restaurant development and operations. Our franchisees represent a diverse cross-section of America, and they all share the common goal of building a profitable business that stands out in their communities. Our brand is strong... more

Today, Souper Salad is one of the nation's largest all-you-care-to-eat soup and salad bar restaurant chains. We're a privately held company, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and operate 87 restaurants in 12 states. We're really serious about serving our guests fresh, high quality... more

Colorado-based Noodles & Company was founded in 1995 and is the world's first quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant. From healthy to indulgent and spicy to comforting, Noodles & Company's menu features Asian, Mediterranean and American inspired noodle dishes, soups and salads.... more

Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following amongst customers throughout the country and the world. Our... more

Boston Market Corporation, based in Golden, Colo., is a leader in the fast-casual restaurant category. The company has translated its passion for fresh, great-tasting food into two distinctly different concepts. Boston Market restaurants -- 623 locations in 28 states -- are noted for... more

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Buffalo Wild Wings) owns, operates and franchises restaurants featuring a variety of boldly flavored, made-to-order menu items, including the Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings spun in any of the Company's signature sauces. The Company's concept offers... more

Founded in 1993, Atlanta Bread Company started offering franchising opportunities in 1995. Since its inception, Atlanta Bread Company has experienced significant growth and plans to expand all across North America. Atlanta Bread Company maintains a consumer focus on healthy eating and... more

Taco Del Mar serves mondo burritos and ripping fish tacos with a friendly, relaxed Baja style. Taco Del Mar is the fresh, fast and fun alternative to traditional Mexican food, serving mondo burritos and ripping fish tacos with a friendly, relaxed Baja style. Headquartered in Seattle, TDM... more

The Blimpie brand has grown to approximately 1,700 franchised restaurants across the U.S. and 13 foreign countries. Blimpie International, Inc. was founded in 1964 in Hoboken, New Jersey.

We promote and celebrate diversity throughout the company, not just because it's "the right thing to do," but becaue we know it's crucial to our future growth. Darden respects and cherishes the distinctions our employees bring to the workplace, including diversity in race, gender, age,... more

We deliver the Tully's genuine community coffeehouse experience to consumers through a combination of company-operated and franchised stores. Our current U.S. franchising strategy is focused only on franchise relationships that complement our principal retail and wholesale markets in the... more

Todai is an upscale Sushi & Seafood Buffet Restaurant. Todai serves quality food and services at an affordable price with locations throughout the United States, Hong Kong, and South Korea. We are passionate about our food and concept and we are commited to building a brand that delivers... more

Eat'n Park maintains a commitment of service to the community. We're more than just a business; we're a neighbor. And as a neighbor, we're dedicated to doing our best to make the communities we serve as strong and vital as possible. It's a commitment that's more than half a century old,... more

Au Bon Pain is a leading bakery café chain with 224 cafés internationally and system-wide sales of approximately $245 million. In the United States there are 190 cafés in 23 states. The menu includes distinctive breads and pastries baked fresh on the premises as well as specialty soups,... more

Mimis Cafe also offers many fundraising opportunities for your school: Scrip One way of raising funds for your school is through participation in our Scrip Program. We are offering this exceptional opportunity to our partners in education. Scrip is a gift card redeemable at any Mimis... more

Firehouse Subs is a family-friendly, quick-service restaurant open seven days a week serving generously-sized, steamed sub sandwiches from morning to night. Other items that have proven to be community favorites are the Chief's salad and "Award Winning" Chili, along with the free... more

CiCi's has implemented a quality growth mandate. Though the company has certain growth targets, the overriding goal is quality in franchisees and stores. CiCi's expects to open 80-100 new units per year over the next five years. The company is focusing on attracting top notch operators... more