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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Qdoba Mexican Grill combines fresh ingredients with an innovative combination of sauces, salsas and marinades to create nontraditional fast-casual Mexican fare. Qdoba's menu centers around large signature burritos that offer unique flavors including; Poblano Pesto, Fajita Ranchera and... 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

J. Alexander’s Corporation (J. Alexander’s) is a traditional restaurant with an American menu featuring prime rib of beef; hardwood-grilled steaks, seafood and chicken; pasta; salads and soups; assorted sandwiches, appetizers and desserts; and a full-service bar. As of December 30, 2007,... more

Bear Rocktm Holdings, Inc., is a North Carolina-based parent holding company with corporate support center headquartered in Cary, N.C. Founded in 1997, Bear Rock Cafe, the quick casual restaurant brand, has built a loyal following of customers who enjoy its fresh foods, friendly service... more

Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leader in the quick, casual restaurant segment with 245 neighborhood bakery-cafes in 17 states. Bruegger's menu features a wide variety of authentic boiled and baked bagels, fresh-made salads, carb-friendly... more

Grill Concepts, Inc. (GCI) develops, owns, operates, manages and licenses full-service upscale casual dining restaurants under the name Daily Grill and fine dining restaurants under the name The Grill on the Alley. During the fiscal year ended December 30, 2007 (fiscal 2007), GCI owned... more

Phillips Foods, Inc. has teamed with HMSHost Corporation at the Maryland House on Interstate 95 to proudly introduce Phillips Seafood Express, an innovative, on-the-go seafood concept making travel a more tasteful experience. The Phillips tradition as Maryland`s favorite seafood can now... more

Headquartered in Farmingdale, New York, DineWise is one of the nation's leading multi-channel direct marketers of the finest, chef-prepared meals delivered directly to your door and ready to serve in minutes. Since 1959, DineWise has been assisting time-impaired, nutritionally conscious,... more

Based in Seattle, WA Briazz was founded by Victor Alhadeff with the mission of filling the niche for quick, affordable and healthy food for the downtown worker. Briazz now operates 17 cafes and kiosks in Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: OBFC - News) is the parent company of obees® soups salads & subs, a fast-casual, deli-style restaurant featuring nutritious soups, salads and subs. Obee's was acquired by Ultimate Franchise Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UFSY - News),... more

A San Francisco culinary tradition, fun food choices and unique dining experience.

Shared as a favorite eatery by tourist and locals, Commander's Palace caters to all individuals that desire the great taste of New Orleans and Creole styled cuisine. Commander's Palace has received numerous awards and was named "The Best Bites of Food in the U.S.A" by Esquire Magazine.... more

EAT prepares and sells a range of freshly made sandwiches, soups, salads, hot pies and coffees. EAT serves over 200,000 customers a week and during the last year has served 2 million cups of soup. EAT has 45 outlets, of these, 35 are in prime sites in Central London, and the remainder are... more

Biaggi's is a fun, casual, white-tablecloth restaurant that offers an extensive menu featuring a full selection of house-made and imported pasta, soups & salads, pizza, seafood, fresh fish, chicken, veal, steaks and desserts. Large portions of affordably priced menu selections are... more

At Fatz Cafe, our plan is simple: great food in generous portions served in a relaxed, comfortable setting by friendly people. Our commitment to the quality of the food and service we deliver is unwavering, and we take that commitment seriously. But we don't take ourselves too... more

Sweet Peppers Deli was created in 1997 by north Mississippi restaurateurs John, Bernard and Myrrl Bean and Robin Fant. Three successful company-owned delis in Columbus, Starkville and Tupelo, Miss. provided the prototypes for franchising the concept in other markets. "We were very... more

Boudin Bakery - San Francisco sourdough French bread, panettone and artisanal breads, plus monthly clubs and gift baskets.

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Tim Hortons Inc. is a quick service restaurant chain in Canada. Its offerings include a range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and fresh baked goods, including its trademark donuts. Its... more

The Wolfgang Puck Companies -- comprised of 14 fine dining restaurants, more than 80 Gourmet Express fast-casual restaurants, premium catering services and quality kitchen and food merchandise -- constitute a brand standing for a culinary passion for eating and dining "well." The brand... more

Sweet Tomatoes was founded in 1978 in San Diego, California and currently operates 97 salad buffet-style restaurants across the western, southern, and eastern portions of the United States. Sweet Tomatoes features made-from-scratch soups and salads and hand-crafted muffins, Focaccia,... more

New World is a leading company in the quick casual restaurant industry that operates locations primarily under the Einstein Bros. and Noah's New York Bagels brands and primarily franchises locations under the Manhattan Bagel brand. As of January 2, 2007, the company's retail system... more

Saladworks has a simple mission - to attentively provide the best tasting, quickest, freshest, quality food in a contemporary adult environment. Stop by any Saladworks around lunch time and you'll understand. Our customers return again and again to experience our fresh salads topped with... more

Yes, Salad Creations offers both single and multi-unit franchises. How much can I expect to earn? Your earnings capability will depend on a number of factors, such as your location, the amount of time you spend in your store, your business and retail acumen, as well as market... more

When you buy Pura Vida Coffee, you get more than a great cup of coffee. Our premium beans, hand-roasted in small batches, provide unsurpassed flavor and fullness. Because Pura Vida specializes in Fair Trade and organic coffee, you help a farmer sustain his family and protect the... more

Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Big Boy Restaurants International LLC is the exclusive worldwide franchisor of more than 455 Big Boy Restaurants in the United States and Japan.

crispers restaurant is florida's fresh, alternative to fast food lunches and dinners, featuring gourmet salads, tempting soups, and stacked sandwiches; all made fresh, every single day.

Froots, a smoothie, wrap and salad chain, believes it's ripe for growth in Chicago. By yearend, the Florida-based company aims to nearly double its Chicagoarea locations, to 13 from seven. The growth won't stop there. "We are on pace to be the largest smoothie chain in Chicago by... more