Starbucks' retail prices go up Tuesday; packaged coffee hike set for July

June 23, 2014

Starbucks recently announced plans to hike prices on roast and ground packaged coffee sold in grocery stores and select beverages sold in company-owned retail…

JJ's Red Hots, King of Pops team up for summer popsicle creation

June 20, 2014

JJ's Red Hots is teaming up with King of Pops to create a new summer menu offering: JJ's Red Pop, a gourmet popsicle featuring chocolate, smoked candied bacon…

Salata’s growth driven by consumer demand for clean eating

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Guests also want more vegetarian proteins, such as quinoa, tofu and falafel, as well as sauces and spices.

Salsarita's serving up the 'World's Hottest Burrito' for a limited time this summer

June 20, 2014

For a limited time this summer, Salsarita’s customers will have a chance to try their luck with BurHEATo, which includes a teaspoon of the world’s hottest…

Fields Good Chicken opens in New York City

June 20, 2014

Fields Good Chicken, a healthy fast casual concept featuring grilled and roasted chicken, opened recently at 101 Maiden Lane in the Manhattan Financial…

Bibigo reopening updated LA-area restaurant

June 20, 2014

Bibigo announced plans to reopen its revamped Century City Mall location on June 25.

Exploring the role of whole grains in the food industry

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

'If you can pronounce the ingredients, it's probably good for you,' said Cynthia Harriman, director at Oldways and The Whole Grain Council.

Earl of Sandwich’s new prototype includes dinner, delivery platforms

June 19, 2014

Earl of Sandwich has opened its 28th restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla., which features a new design developed to "execute an enhanced product…

Breakfast drives 6 percent increase in bacon servings

June 18, 2014

Americans’ love affair with bacon isn’t showing any signs of fading. According to new research from The NPD Group, U.S. consumers ate about 1.1 billion…

Bruegger's Bagels adding new items to limited-time summer menu

June 18, 2014

Bruegger’s Bagels has added new items to its menu for a limited time this summer.

Smoothie King introduces three new Greek yogurt options

June 18, 2014

Smoothie King is aiming for more health-conscious customers with the rollout of three new Greek yogurt smoothies this summer.

Avocado now offered at Pie Five Pizza

June 17, 2014

For a limited time, Pie Five Pizza is adding avocado to its selection of personalized toppings.

Kids’ menu orders up 40% each year since 2012

June 16, 2014

New research from GrubHub reveals that kids' menu orders have grown 40 percent each year since 2012, with 17 percent of takeout restaurants now offering a…

Wayback Burgers hosts annual free shake day

June 13, 2014

Wayback Burgers’ 80-plus locations will give away free junior Black & White Milkshakes all day on June 24 for its annual Free Shake Day. The Black &…

Sticky’s Finger Joint adds another NYC location

June 13, 2014

The second Sticky’s Finger Joint is set to open in New York City June 19 at 33rd St. and 3rd Ave. in Murray Hill. Founding partners Paul Abrahamian and Jon…

Modmarket partners with Creekstone Farms for beef supply

June 13, 2014

Modmarket announced it has switched to Creekstone Farms Natural Black Angus beef. The concept’s three standard steak menu items — Flatiron salad, Chipotle…

'Stealth health' menu approaches are on trend

Kids also want more healthful options from restaurants.

bd's Mongolian Grill aims for incremental sales lift with new drink offerings

The company is broadening its craft beer selection to remain on trend.

Meatheads recruits Chicago Bears kicker for fundraiser

June 9, 2014

Meatheads is now offering a special burger, “The Goulden Burger,” created in honor of Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould and his public charity, The Goulden…

Biggest challenge for breakfast daypart is converting eat-at-home consumers

Americans spend only 12 minutes eating breakfast; those 12 minutes should be seen as precious by restaurant operators.