Au Bon Pain adds new pastry to spring menu

March 5, 2014

Au Bon Pain is releasing its spring menu March 10 in its U.S. cafés. The new menu options, available until May 4, will feature the CroisBun, a hybrid bakery…

Bd's Mongolian Grill enhances appetizer, drink menus

March 4, 2014

Bd's Mongolian Grill has added a few new appetizers and beverages to its menu at select locations, according to a company press release.

Starbucks expands breakfast menu

March 4, 2014

Starbucks has introduced a new espresso beverage, the Vanilla Macchiato, and also expanded its breakfast sandwich platform, according to a company press…

US Foods' new spring line highlights spicy flavors

March 3, 2014

US Foods' new product line brings the heat with offerings such as Glenview Farms Smoky Ghost Pepper Jack Cheese Slices, Hilltop Hearth Hot and Spicy Buns and…

Menchie's launches March LTOs

March 3, 2014

Menchie's has created two new LTOs that are available now through March 31. The first is Chocolate Dunk'd Waffle Bowls, and the second is a new fro-yo flavor…

Taking a deep dive into beverage trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers have told us they want more coffee, tea and alcohol options from restaurants

Panda Express introduces first nationwide fish entrée

February 26, 2014

Panda Express has launched a new fish dish called the Golden Szechuan Fish. Made with 100 percent, wild-caught North Pacific Cod and inspired by the culinary…

Caribou launches 'fresh food' platform

February 26, 2014

Caribou Coffee has launched a new fresh food platform designed to provide customers with a top-quality assortment of food options with premium ingredients…

Maui Wowi serves fans at Minnesota youth-sports tournaments

February 25, 2014

The Maui Wowi smoothie company announced its return to Minnesota's high school hockey and wrestling tournaments, with local Maui Wowi franchisee and area…

Schlotzsky's hand-carved sandwich lineup returns

February 25, 2014

Schlotzsky's has brought back its limited time only hand-carved sandwiches. From now until May 18, the menu will feature Roasted Turkey with Avocado &…

Salsarita's and PuckerButt team for 'World's Hottest Burrito'

February 25, 2014

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina and the PuckerButt Pepper Company have teamed up to create the "World's Hottest Burrito," according to a news release from the…

VooDoo BBQ testing new prototype

February 24, 2014

VooDoo BBQ & Grill opened its 17th location on Feb. 9 in Hollywood, Fla. In March, the company plans to open additional locations — one in Boca Raton…

Tropical Smoothie goes 'Mojo Loco' with flavor fusions

February 21, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is feeding the trend for flavorful combinations of exotic tastes with a new Cucumber Mojito Smoothie and Mojo Tacos, according to a…

ProfitSolve app assists with competitive wine pricing

February 19, 2014

Fetzer Vinyards has announced the launch of ProfitSolve, a mobile phone application designed to help restaurant and bar operators to optimize wine…

The New Avocado “Mother Sauce”

Simply pureeing fresh Avocados from Mexico creates a luscious and smooth new “Mother Sauce” that can be used on a variety of menu hits. Learn how to use this…

Live Basil Pizza adds locally sourced toppings to the menu

February 13, 2014

Denver-based Live Basil Pizza has unveiled its first 'Chef's Pick' pizza topped with a variety of organic Cremini, Button, Oyster and Cinnamon Cap mushrooms…

Hormel intros new savory turkey patty

February 12, 2014

Hormel Foodservice has introduced a new fully cooked patty that combines all-natural turkey, whole grain brown rice, roasted onion, spinach, dried cherries and…

Starbucks to sell drinks in Korean stores

February 12, 2014

Starbucks is selling an organic birch tree beverage in Korean department stores thanks to a deal it recently signed with Sealand Natural Resources, a product…

Giardino debuts Grain Bowls

February 12, 2014

Giardino Gourmet Salads is adding grain bowls to its menu of salads, garden wraps and boccata sandwiches. Grain Bowls combine warm quinoa, brown rice or…

Red Velvet pie debuts at Pie Five

February 10, 2014

Pie Five Pizza's Chef Andy Wittman has created a new dessert for the fast casual pizza concept. His Red Velvet Pie, a rich devil's food cake layered with sweet…