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Tropical Smoothie Café debuts chicken-free strips
In a move to further cement its status as a forward-thinking, health-conscious restaurant brand, Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Café has partnered with Beyond Meat, a Los Angeles-based … -
Chicago gym welcomes fast casual café
From opening a bar serving cheese fries and wings to its Quad Cities pizza joint and bakery, one wouldn't think the owners of Chicago-based The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group would have a health food spot … -
NRA Show '13: A handful of menu trends emerge
Gluten free, Greek yogurt, beverages and children's nutrition are just some of the show highlights from the food side.- Alicia Kelso -
National Restaurant Association names Sysco as Kids LiveWell partner
The National Restaurant Association announced that Sysco Corporation will serve as the sole distribution partner of the Kids LiveWell program, which was launched in 2011. "Sysco's commitment to the … -
Daphne's California featuring light salads
Daphne's California Greek is bringing back its Chicken Strawberry Salad ($8.29) for the spring season, according to a company press release. This salad, which features fresh sliced strawberries atop … -
Genghis Grill weight loss contestants drop 2,000 lbs
Genghis Grill's 60-day weight loss contest, HealthKwest, is over, and Steve Ellis of Albuquerque, N.M., was the winner of the $10,000-first prize. He lost 30 percent of his body weight, according to … -
Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders named as Jamba Juice spokesperson
Jamba Juice Co. announced today that TV sports commentator and former Olympic champion swimmer Summer Sanders will serve as a company spokesperson and member of the Jamba Healthy Living Council. The … -
MAD Greens is 'mad about' local sourcing
In an effort to support local sourcing, Colorado-based MAD Greens has partnered with Boulder-based Olomomo Nut Company to create a new salad for its menu. The Olomomo Salad — inspired by the … -
Elevation Burger highlights gluten-free menu options
To show its comittment to serving gluten-free menu options, Elevation Burger is now participating in the international Chef to Plate Gluten-Free Awareness Campaign. Sponsored by the GlutenIntolerance … -
Offering healthier kids meals isn't newsworthy - it's commonsense
Restaurants should be open to substitutions and special dietary needs; if not, they're potentially losing customers down the road. -
Memphis-based sub shop offers voluntary menu transparency
Lenny's Sub Shop, a 150-unit sub sandwich franchise based in Tennessee, has rolled out voluntary calorie information for select sandwiches in all of its sub shops nationwide. Nutritional and allergen … -
Customers to get free taste of new dish at Panda Express
Panda Express introduced its newest premium entrée, Samurai Surf & Turf on April 3 but is giving customers a free sample on April 17, according to a company press release. Samurai Surf … -
Noodles & Co adds asparagus, gluten-free noodle to menu
The first signs of spring are budding at Noodles & Company, where three new seasonal items are now on the menu. The new dishes include: Garden Pesto Sauté: Also referred to as "spring in a … -
Barberitos Mini Burrito helping control portion sizes
The United States is known for its extra-large portion sizes when it comes to food, but as more of the general public becomes aware of the obesity epidemic, smaller portion sizes are making a … -
Time for restaurants to 'Get REAL'
REAL, which stands for Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership, uses a flexible points-based system similar to LEED to recognize restaurants that serve healthy, sustainable food.1 comment- Cherryh Butler -
MenuTrinfo founder wins entrepreneur award
Betsy Craig, founder and president of Fort Collins, Colo.-based MenuTrinfo, was named the 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur of Northern Colorado at the 14th annual Bravo Entrepreneur Awards program held … -
Jamaican Jerk Bowl debuts at Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Café is adding a Jamaican Jerk Bowl to its menu for a limited time only. The new bowl, which is derived from the top-selling Jamaican Jerk Wrap, is now available through June … -
Veggie Grill takes root in San Fernando Valley
Veggie Grill, a West Coast fast casual chain that serves only plant-based food, opened this week in Encino, Calif., at 16542 Ventura Blvd. The 3,000-square-foot unit marks the 18th Veggie Grill … -
Panera adds 'pay-what-you want' chili to St. Louis menus
Three years after Panera Bread launched its Panera Cares cafe, where patrons pay what they can afford, the chain is rolling out a smaller version of the concept in all 48 of its St. Louis units … -
Fuddruckers rolls out gluten-free bun
Gluten-sensitive diners can now indulge their burger and hotdog cravings at Fuddruckers; the Texas-born fast casual chain is in the process of rolling out a gluten-free bun option in partnership with …
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