Corner Bakery honors top franchisees

November 7, 2013

Corner Bakery Café this week named CB Rest Holdings of Boca Raton, Fla., as Franchise Partner of the Year, while Buon Hospitality of Pleasanton, Calif., was…

Fresh&co introduces NYC's 1st quinoa bar

November 6, 2013

Fresh&co, a New York City-based fast casual concept known for using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, has created a Quinoa Bar — a healthy, warm and…

Cosi testing new menu

November 6, 2013

Cosi is testing a new menu in three Philadelphia locations. Michael Foley, Cosi's VP of brand strategy and innovation, served as primary architect of the new…

Soup's on: Sales up across foodservice industry

November 5, 2013

After several years of servings declines at restaurants and other foodservice channels, soup is on the rebound with U.S. consumers, reports The NPD Group.…

Menchie's unveils holiday flavor, photo promo

November 4, 2013

Menchie's is celebrating the holidays with a festive flavor and a free photobook this month.

Don't Bogart that sub

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The CEO of Cheba Hut shares the brand's marketing techniques, growth plans and just what's in those Hemp Brownies.

Report: Americans consuming more fruit, yogurt

November 1, 2013

Americans are shifting to healthier diets, which has helped to stabilize obesity levels, according to global information company, The NPD Group. NPD's 28th…

Jamba Juice celebrates oatmeal with LTO

October 30, 2013

Jamba Juice Company is celebrating National Oatmeal Day by offering customers a bowl of Jamba Steel-Cut Oatmeal for $2 from now through Nov. 3. Jamba Juice is…

Fazoli's launches Ghirardelli LTO

October 29, 2013

Fazoli's has announced the launch of its first partnership with the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. Now through Jan. 5, participating Fazoli's locations are…

Green Leaf's adds Harvest Panini LTO

October 29, 2013

Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads has introduced a new limited time offer — the Harvest Panini. Featuring sliced turkey topped with whole cranberry sauce…

Cranberries return to Tropical Smoothie Café menu

October 29, 2013

Tropical Smoothie Café will incorporate cranberries into its limited time holiday menu, bringing back its Chipotle Cranberry Turkey Club Flatbread and…

How jazzing up menus may increase sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Shannon McClellan of Kraft attended the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit and discussed menu innovation.

Smashburger adds organic tea line

October 28, 2013

Smashburger today announced it is the first national restaurant chain to roll out HONEST Tea's options at all restaurants nationwide. HONEST Tea is an organic…

Developing menus with Millennials in mind

Watch the video to learn what Millennials expect from restaurants.

Starbucks CEO: It's tea time

October 25, 2013

New York City's Upper East Side is the first market to test Starbucks' Teavana Fine Teas + Tea Bar. The bar, which opened this week, is supposed to elevate…

California Tortilla rolls out customizable menu

October 25, 2013

California Tortilla is changing its menu up this month, giving its customers more variety, according to a company press release. New options, said Bob…

CUPS adding candy to menu

October 24, 2013

CUPS Frozen Yogurt — That's Hot is now featuring a new candy selection for its 24 yogurt flavors. CUPS Candy Bar is a designated candy section selling bulk…

Menu upgrades discussed at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

Shannon McClellan, key account manager for Kraft, attended the Fast Casual Executive Summit and talked with site editor Cherryh Butler about simple ways to…

Cheba Hut rolls out new menu

October 23, 2013

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs has rolled out a new menu item featuring sandwiches, salads and "Munchies" (appetizers).

Barfresh gains rights to supply ready-to-blend beverages in new global markets

October 23, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a marketer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, has acquired the exclusive worldwide…