McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Buffalo Wild Wings CEOs to headline Women's Foodservice Forum

March 5, 2015

The Women’s Foodservice Forum announced that Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith, Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent and McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson will…

Muscle Makers Grill adds 21-gram protein shake to menu

March 5, 2015

Inergetics Inc., developer of nutritional and consumer health products, announced the launch of its "21" private label protein shake in Muscle Maker Grill…

Your Pie looking for national growth in the midst of fast casual pizza boom

With 22 units open, Your Pie is hoping to break out of the Southeast and go nationwide.

Menchie's self-serve froyo opens in Missouri

March 3, 2015

Menchie's has opened its newest store in Creve Coeur, Missouri. To celebrate the opening Menchie's will host a seven-day grand opening celebration from…

Pie Five Pizza Co. to open store in Omaha

March 3, 2015

Pie Five Pizza Co. will debut its first area restaurant at 1303 South 72nd Street in Omaha on Friday, March 6.

Waste not, want not, profit more

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

In our business, every morsel has been bought and paid for, and its value lies in its resale, not its position at the bottom of a trash can.

Hershey and Orange Leaf introduce Reese’s froyo flavor

March 3, 2015

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt teaming up with The Hershey Company again to introduce a new Reese's Peanut Butter Cup froyo in response to the high demand from…

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announces new restaurant near Northwestern University

March 3, 2015

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own pizza chain, announced today that it will open its fifth Chicago-area restaurant, near Northwestern University, on…

Pie Five serves up '50 Shades of Dessert Decadence'

March 2, 2015

Pie Five Pizza got a little naughty last year when it rolled out its new chocolate, peanut butter and brownie medley; and, no surprise, customers begged for…

Schlotzsky’s says ‘Hooray for Italy’ with new menu items

March 2, 2015

Schlotzsky’s is bringing more food to the table, Italian style. The fast casual brand is launching four new oven-baked pasta dishes and a new gourmet pizza.

Corner Bakery Café taking patrons on a flavor adventure

March 2, 2015

Corner Bakery Cafe is bringing the heat with two new menu items: a bold new Cuban Press Panini and a Sriracha Black Bean Soup Corner Combo, available now for a…

Au Bon Pain releases early spring menu items

March 2, 2015

Salted Caramel. Chicken, Fig & Brie. Asparagus & Pea Soup. Au Bon Pain's new early spring menu has something for everyone.

On the Menu: Chasing the chill with spicy new options

February 27, 2015

With most of the country in a deep freeze for the last two weeks – and little relief in sight – spicy foods are a welcome sight on menus. A couple brands are…

NCCR 'applauds' efforts to repeal corn ethanol mandate

February 27, 2015

Small business restaurant owners in all segments of the chain restaurant industry, including quick-service, fast casual and table service restaurants strongly…

McDonald's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Coca-Cola CEOs to headline Women's Foodservice Forum

February 27, 2015

Women’s Foodservice Forum announced that Buffalo Wild Wings CEO Sally Smith, Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent and McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson will be…

Romano's Macaroni Grill expanding 'Kitchen Counter' service

February 27, 2015

Romano's Macaroni Grill is expanding its fast casual "Kitchen Counter" concept to dinner.

Are grocery and c-stores a threat or opportunity for fast casual restaurants?

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

While new offerings may put some grocery stores and c-stores in direct competition with fast casual brands, new partnerships also present new opportunities for…

Hot, spicy and smoked make up half of all socially shared flavors

February 26, 2015

The National Pork Board in partnership with Crimson Hexagon analyzed more than 30 million Facebook, Instagram and Twitter food posts with Crimson Hexagon's…

Meatheads teams up with Blackhawks star to save pit bulls

February 26, 2015

Meatheads will be offering a special hot dog on its menu this spring, "The Bickell Dog," created in honor of Chicago Blackhawks Left Winger Bryan Bickell and…

bd's Mongolian Grill listed in HealthyDiningFinder.com

February 26, 2015

bd's Mongolian Grill has landed a spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com.