Chicken al Pastor returns to Chipotle menu

March 12, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chicken al Pastor to restaurants around the world for a limited time. Prepared fresh daily in small batches, Chicken al…

Mod Pizza releases red velvet dessert cake

February 5, 2024

Mod Pizza has introduced a red velvet version of its popular dessert cake. The Red Velvet No Name Cake is a red velvet cake with a cream cheese filling and…

Wings Etc testing new flavor in Missouri

February 5, 2024

Indiana-based Wings Etc. is testing a Habanero Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich in three of its Southeast Missouri restaurants in Cape Girardeau, Dexter and…

Mountain Mike's Pizza shares the love with returns of its iconic heart-shaped pizza

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Welcomes Back Heart-Shaped Pizza on February 1

Blaze Pizza adds meatballs to menu

January 19, 2024

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza has added Fast Fire'd Meatballs to its menu. The meatballs are served with the brand's house-made red sauce and topped with Ricotta and…

How this leading chicken chain is leveraging the fusion between QSR and fast casual

by Fast Casual

Navigating the rapidly blurred lines of fast casual and quick service, Slim Chickens stands out with the winning formula. In a dining landscape heavily shaped…

Stuffed Shells, dessert arrive at Fazoli's

January 15, 2024

Kentucky-founded Fazoli's, a casual Italian chain franchise owned by FAT Brands Inc., is bringing fans cheesy comfort as the new year kicks off with three…

I Heart Mac & Cheese rolling out flatbreads

January 11, 2024

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is now offering flatbread options for $9.99. Options include:

Shake Shack launching 'swicy' menu

January 9, 2024

Shake Shack is debuting a "swicy" (sweet/spicy) menu Friday, but fans can get early access Tuesday using the Shake Shack app.

Dave's Hot Chicken launches cauliflower sliders, bites

January 8, 2024

Dave's Hot Chicken is launching its first core menu item — Dave's NOT Chicken — since the original parking lot pop-up opened nearly seven years ago. Dave's NOT…

Frozen energy drinks debuting at Black Rock Coffee

January 8, 2024

Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding Frozen Fuel Energy Drinks to the menu. Commencing now as a pre-launch in all Arizona and California stores by next week…

MOD Pizza introduces trio of game-day pizza favorites

December 14, 2023

MOD Pizza has introduced the Tailgate Trio, a group of pizzas inspired by game-day appetizers, according to a press release.

Cowboy Chicken launches wings to celebrate football season

December 14, 2023

Wings and football go hand-in-hand, which is why Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is adding wings to the menu in four flavors — lemon pepper, BBQ, Buffalo and…

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2024

FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals the industry’s future leaders. To be considered, the brands, which nominated themselves, have…

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Qu Expands Leadership Team with the Addition of Two Key Executives

Qu has announced the addition of two new executives to its management team.

Slips, Slides, and Safety: Your Guide to Staying Upright During Wet Floor Season

The season brings a whirlwind of activity, but mixing increased traffic with the unpredictability of winter weather gets us a perfect recipe for slips, spills…

Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS) Announces Major Expansion with New Distribution Centers

DFS, a leading distributor of foodservice parts, supplies, and accessories, announced new state-of-the-art distribution facilities in Vernon Hills, Illinois…

Rock N Roll Sushi serving branded sake

December 4, 2023

Rock N Roll Sushi has launched a branded sake in select markets thanks to a collaboration with Arkansas-based Origami Sake. Although alcohol makes up only 20…

How Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill paved way for Middle Eastern cuisine in fast casual industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, QSRweb Editor Mandy Detwiler talks with Greg Willman, chairman and CEO of Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill…

Mountain Mike’s Proudly Enters Eighth State With Colorado Opening in Parker

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 300 Restaurants in Operation and Continues Strategic National Expansion