Smiling Moose Deli brings back mac for LTO

December 10, 2014

Mo! Mac features a skillet of mac 'n cheese, chopped sirloin, topped off with bacon, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, green onions and shredded Parmesan.

A 30-brand restaurant tour of Australia

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

The focus on healthy menu attributes, such as grass-fed beef, antibiotic and hormone-free products, etc., seemed to be more prevalent than similar products in…

2015 beverage trends survey now open

December 9, 2014

QSRweb, sister website of FastCasual and PizzaMarketplace, is preparing a new report about beverage trends for 2015 and is currently looking for restaurant…

Consumption of fresh food up 20% in past decade

December 9, 2014

A new report from The NPD Group, called "The Future of Eating: Who's Eating What in 2018?" shows that the consumption of fresh foods – fruits, vegetables…

Beef Checkoff Program teams with NRA to sponsor Kids LiveWell

December 9, 2014

As part of the partnership, Beef Checkoff is offering to restaurants its collection of kid-friendly recipes that meet the Kids LiveWell criteria.

Bibigo focuses on retail line for holiday parties

December 9, 2014

Bibigo's corporate chef is offering tips for infusing traditional holiday fare with Korean flavor using the brand's retail line of products.

Smothered Burritos go undercover at Qdoba

December 8, 2014

The Smothered Burritos feature sauces layered inside and out.

Stampede Stew now 'On the Menu' at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

December 8, 2014

Stampede Stew was the winner of TNT's 'On the Menu' cooking competition, which gives home cooks the chance to whip up new dishes to be featured on the menus of…

A peek inside Starbucks' first Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

A projected 1.4 million pounds of small lot coffee will be roasted in the first year at the new Roastery, doubling current production rates.

In 5 years, your whole day could revolve around Starbucks

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 5, 2014

Just when you thought the coffee behemoth can't possibly get any bigger, it announces a five-year plan to grow even more through non-traditional…

Belly up to the bar: Alcohol sales expected to improve modestly in 2015

December 4, 2014

Drink sales in bars and restaurants are projected to grow modestly in 2015, according to new research from Technomic. The market research firm says conditions…

JJ's Red Hots kicks off '12 Days of Hot Dogs' promo

December 4, 2014

JJ's will then pick 12 finalists from customer-submitted hot dog ideas and feature each for a day during 12 Days of Hot Dogs, beginning Dec. 11.

Dickey's in the spotlight for cooking competition show

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dickey's will be the latest brand featured in TNT's cooking competition show "On the Menu." The winning dish will debut as an LTO the day after the episode…

The chefs have spoken: Menu trend predictions for 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After years on the rise, gluten-free cuisine has fallen out of the top 10 list of the National Restaurant Association's annual survey.

'Black Friday' a boon to restaurants, too

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mall-based restaurants can see a significant spike in sales around the holiday season, bolstered by high traffic volumes and consumers' desire for indulgence.

Cocoa-Minty Holiday Cookie back on Menchie's menu

December 1, 2014

In addition to the featured flavor, Menchie's will also offer guests a free $5 bonus card when they spend $25 in gift cards this month.

Dick's Wings & Grill wins "Best Of Wings" award in Nassau County, Florida

December 1, 2014

After two recent "best wings" awards, Dick's is also adding seven new flavors to its menu.

Camille's Sidewalk Café adds antipasti

November 26, 2014

Camille's adds a healthy take on the traditional Italian dish.

Gluten-free beer finds its way

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

I can't tell you how many photos from friends I receive of restaurant bar menus that feature gluten-free beer. The photos are sent out of enthusiasm for the…

The wait is over: FDA issues final menu labeling regulations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The FDA's 395-page document includes menu labeling by the slice, not the whole pizza, a ruling applauded by the restaurant industry.