A look at some international fast casual concepts

From poutine to crêpes, international fast casual concepts offer variety.

Qdoba adds Queso Diablo to menu

August 5, 2014

First introduced in February as a limited-time offer, Queso Diablo is now a permanent addition to Qdoba's menu.

Morgan makes the leap from Smashburger to Tava Indian Kitchen

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tava aims to expand throughout San Francisco and into Denver.

Homestyle Dining leverages smaller footprint to create 'plush fast casual' steak concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Bo's Steak & Grill features a backyard barbecue theme, with country music, denim and red solo cups.

Menchie's raising money for Make-A-Wish

July 31, 2014

From Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, Menchie's will be raising money to help Make-A-Wish grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions, with a…

McAlister's Deli adds Pecanberry Wrap, Club Salad

July 30, 2014

McAlister's Deli is adding the Pecanberry Wrap and McAlister's Club Salad to its menu through Sept. 30.

Jamba Juice will hold sampling event Aug. 6

July 30, 2014

Jamba Inc today announced it will give away free samples of its recently-launched, made-to-order juices blended with whole foods at stores nationwide on Aug. …

Da Lobsta food truck rolls through Chicago July 31

July 30, 2014

The Da Lobsta Food Truck will hit Chicago-area roads on July 31, just ahead of National Sandwich Month in August.

Firecrust Neapolitan jumps into fast casual pizza space

July 29, 2014

Firecrust Neapolitan Pizzeria has opened its first restaurant in Dallas, and has begun construction on its second location in Plano, Texas.

Habit showcasing Hatch chiles for limited time

July 29, 2014

Habit Restaurants LLC will add the Hatch Chile Charburger to its menu from Aug. 20 through Sept.30 at more than 90 locations. The Habit’s launch of the new…

Wendy’s testing build-your-own sandwich model

July 28, 2014

The build-your-own model is quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception in the restaurant industry, thanks to fast casual players such as Chipotle. It…

KFC Canada’s fast casual concept plans expansion, beer menu

July 28, 2014

KFC Canada announced the expansion of its KFC Fresh fast casual concept, which first made its debut in December 2013.

Falafill joins Chicago's The NOSH with pop-up storefront

July 28, 2014

Falafill has joined The NOSH Chicago and will serve lunch at a pop-up storefront on The Plaza each Friday. The NOSH will be held each Friday from 11 a.m. to …

Fazoli's offering free lasagna for National Lasagna Day July 29

July 28, 2014

Fazoli's will give away its Twice-Baked Lasagna on July 29 in recognition of National Lasagna Day.

Whole Grains Council sets topics for November conference

July 25, 2014

Oldways and its Whole Grains Council have announced its conference, called Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers, is set for Nov. 9-11, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston…

New beverages, food give Starbucks a lift in Q3

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Food sales drove two points of comp growth in the U.S., and the breakfast sandwich platform surged 40 percent.

Back Yard Burgers sees turnaround with return of seasoned fries

July 24, 2014

Did bringing back seasoned fries save Back Yard Burgers? It might have been the start, according to a story in the Tennessean.

Robeks adds melon and mint to seasonal menu

July 24, 2014

Robeks fresh juices and smoothies is adding three new items featuring melon and mint to its seasonal menu. In many markets locally-grown fruits and produce…

Villa Enterprises adds hibiscus, mango, pomegranate tea flavors

July 23, 2014

Villa Enterprises has added new flavored iced teas including hibiscus, mango and pomegranate at its restaurant concepts, Green Leaf’s and Bananas Smoothies…

Coco’s Bakery launches menu redesign, new ingredients

July 23, 2014

Coco’s Bakery Restaurants Inc. has announced today a complete redesign and rollout of its new Core Menu, featuring new ingredients and never-frozen steaks.