Pie Five adding chicken and veggie option to lineup

January 6, 2015

Pie Five is adding Chicken & Veggie Pie -- which weighs in at just 100 calories per slice -- to its menu through February 15.

NRA study: Most employees proud to work in the restaurant industry

January 6, 2015

The study details the opinions of nearly 5,100 Americans who currently work or formerly worked in the industry, as well as those who own or operate restaurants.

Togo's will celebrate National Pastrami Day with giveaway

January 6, 2015

Togo's plans to give away 10,000 of its Hot Pastrami sandwiches on January 14.

Smithfield: vast majority of our sows out of gestation crates

January 6, 2015

The Humane Society is praising Smithfield's progress, and urging Hormel and Seaboard to step up their efforts.

U.S. markets opening to Irish beef after 15-year ban

January 5, 2015

News comes at a time when beef prices are at historic highs, as is demand for premium beef; new Irish supply could bring price relief.

McAlister's Deli lightens up with 'Lite Choose Two' menu

January 5, 2015

McAlister's Deli has announced its "Lite Choose Two" menu, pairing existing menu items into more than 250 combinations that add up to fewer than 600 calories.

Pond: Poised to make a splash in 2015

This could be the breakout year for Hunter Pond and his East Hampton Sandwich Co. The young entrepreneur's three-unit chain is set to double its footprint in…

Top 100: Menu Trends – Bite-sized food and snacks

January 2, 2015

Bite-sized food and snacks are number one on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.

Top 100: Menu Trends – Beverage innovation

January 1, 2015

Beverage innovation is number two on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.

Restaurant sales, traffic remain positive as year winds down

December 31, 2014

November marked the 21st consecutive month that the NRA's Restaurant Performance Index remained in positive territory.

Shake Shack rolls out first new burger since 2012

December 31, 2014

The ShackMeister Burger, previously known as the MeisterBurger, won the Judge's Choice award for "Best Burger" at the 2014 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food…

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf spices up winter menu with Mexican Chocolate

December 31, 2014

The Mexican Chocolate Latte, Mexican Chocolate Ice Blended drink and Mexican Hot Chocolate feature chocolate and cinnamon.

Restaurants dominate Franchise 500 list

December 30, 2014

Forty-three QSRs made Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 rankings for 2015, along with 40 fast casual and 14 pizza concepts.

NRA announces BAR event

December 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association is expanding its beverage and alcohol program at the spring NRA show.

Newk's introduces winter menu

December 30, 2014

Newk's winter menu features spicy takes on classic comfort food.

Tropical Smoothie Café rolling out new smoothie line, bringing back flatbreads

December 30, 2014

Just in time for the New Year, Tropical Smoothie Café is adding a line of health-focused smoothies and bringing back its flatbread platform.

Nine Corner Bakery Cafes planned for California's Central Valley

December 30, 2014

Locations are being planned between Stockton and Bakersfield and Cross, with several different sites planned for Fresno.

MenuTrinfo hosting menu labeling webinar for pizza operators

December 30, 2014

On the heels of the FDA's final menu labeling regulations, issued last month, MenuTrinfo is hosting a free webinar with information on how these rules will…

Mobivity adds former Papa John's exec to management team

December 30, 2014

Mobivity Holdings Corp., a provider of smart receipt marketing solutions and mobile marketing technologies, has appointed Donna Mitchell as its SVP of…

Top 100: Menu Trends – Organic/grass-fed/hormone-free

December 30, 2014

Organic/grass-fed/hormone free is number three on our list of the 2014 Top 100 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers: Menu Trends.