Fatburger adds wrap, shake to summer menu

July 8, 2014

Fatburger announced today the addition of two new summer menu items: Crispy Chicken Wraps and Orange Creamsicle Milkshakes will be available now through Oct. 7.

Restaurants fire up promos for Fourth of July holiday

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From menu rollouts to marketing campaigns, some concepts are in the spirit.

Foodservice trends: What is the next Sriracha?

July 3, 2014

Technomic has identified trends emerging for the second half of 2014, including hot peppers and sauces beyond Sriracha, barbecue flavors in QSR handhelds, and…

Fazoli's adds Stuffed Pasta Selects, keeps Cheesecake with Nutella on summer menu

July 3, 2014

Fazoli's has announced the addition of Stuffed Pasta Selects to its menu through Sept. 28. It will also extend its Cheesecake with Nutella offering through…

Report: Dessert opportunities abound in QSR

July 3, 2014

A new report from Food Genius, titled “Icing on the Cake – Desserts” shows that desserts are available at nearly 70 percent of restaurant locations in the U.S.

Brewsticks now available for purchase at Barnies CoffeeKitchen

July 3, 2014

Barnie's CoffeeKitchen will offer Brewsticks for purchase at BarniesCoffeeKitchen.com starting today. The single serve, portable packets include 100-percent…

Mustard tops list of most favored hot dog toppings

July 3, 2014

Mustard tops the list of most popular complements to hot dogs, according to sales data from JJ's Red Hots.

Consumer Reports: Low chain restaurant scores should be a ‘wake-up call’

Food quality now trumps location convenience for restaurant consumers.

General Mills Foodservice seeks independent restaurants’ recipes for contest

July 2, 2014

General Mills Foodservice is calling on independent family restaurants to enter its Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest for a chance to win up to $50,00…

Firewürst adds Certified Angus Beef hot dog, gluten-free bun to the menu

July 2, 2014

Firewürst is expanding its menu a new Certified Angus Beef hot dog, a gluten-free bun option and several vegetarian items.

La Madeleine opens 16th Houston location

July 2, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café announced today the opening of its 16th location in the Greater Houston area at 2423 Katy Freeway Suite E in Sawyer Heights…

Dickey's launching potato chip line to benefit veterans

July 2, 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. announced today it is introducing a new line of proprietary potato chips. A portion of the proceeds from the chips will go…

Fresh-made pasta concept opening in London next week

July 2, 2014

Scarpetta, a new Italian fast casual concept featuring fresh-made pasta, announced plans to open in London on July 7.

Capriotti's CEO: Franchising an attractive option for those burned in the Great Recession

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Morris' passion for Capriotti's food and proven concept took him from franchisee to top exec.

Tropical Smoothie Café introduces tacos to summer menu

July 1, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café announced recently the addition of three tacos to its menu for a limited time this summer.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf joins forces with Operation Homefront to support service members

July 1, 2014

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will donate $1 to Operation Homefront from every purchase of its special "Support at Home" coffee and tea – and encourage…

Menchie's adds Heath-inspired flavor to summer menu

July 1, 2014

Menchie’s announced today the introduction of Chocolate Glazed Toffee Bar Made With Heath flavor to its summer menu. The limited time offer will be available…

Manhattan Bagel featuring sandwiches, chilled blended drinks for summer

June 30, 2014

Manhattan Bagel is featuring two grilled lunch sandwiches and three Chillerz blended drinks this summer, according to a company press release.

Saladworks attributes strong Q2 to LTO sales, warm weather

June 27, 2014

Saladworks reported a 15-percent increase in system-wide sales in the second quarter, fueled in part by strong sales of its Springfit Salad and warmer spring…

Sweetgreen's converts DC area store into test kitchen

June 27, 2014

Sweetgreen's recently revamped one of its Washington D.C.-area stores to become a test kitchen for the chain, according to a report in the Washington Post.