Beverage, dessert innovation to open Fast Casual Executive Summit

Attendees will learn how to create, launch and market dessert and beverages.

Menu newsmakers include the chicken and the egg

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Vegetables will soon be treated with the same care and creativity as proteins.

Schlotzsky's serving free guac

September 13, 2013

Schlotzsky's is again celebrating National Guacamole Day through its partnership with Wholly Guacamole. The chain is giving out a free side of guacamole to…

Customer expectations raising the bar on menu trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Flavor trends are being influenced by ethnic foods, more sophisticated palates, experimentation and chef sensibility.

US Foods rolls out fall product line

September 13, 2013

US Foods has introduced its latest product line, featuring more than 25 chef-inspired items that can translate onto restaurant menus.

French cuisine lightens up in fast casual setting

September 13, 2013

Allô French Rotisserie, a modern twist on French cuisine, is coming to Houston at the Vintage Park Shopping Village on Louetta near Highway 249, according to a…

Download free webinar: '5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual'

September 11, 2013

Beef is still the top-selling protein at most restaurants, and the demand is still increasing. In this webinar — "5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual More Than…

Bruegger's intros Chimi-Cheddar Egg Sandwich

September 11, 2013

Bruegger's Bagels today is introducing its new Chimi-Cheddar Egg Sandwich, featuring chimichurri sauce. Seasonal favorites including Pumpkin Bagels and Pumpkin…

Will the falafel be fast casual's next big thing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Arianne and Scott Bennett say consumers will embrace unique food if presented to them correctly.

Classic fried rice returns to Panda Express

September 9, 2013

Classic Fried Rice is back at Panda Express as the result of the chain's nationwide effort to collect guest preferences through sales analysis, market research…

Which Which rolls out new menu

September 9, 2013

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches has launched a new menu category, Bag 8. This newest menu innovation features six premium, authentic regional favorites…

Pancheros launches ghost sauce

September 6, 2013

Pancheros Mexican Grill is offering a scorching hot Ghost Pepper Sauce for free during a six-week promotion running from Sept. 9 to Oct. 21, according to a…

Smithfield introduces cook-in-bag pulled pork product

September 5, 2013

Smithfield Foodservice has introduced a new Cook-in-Bag Smoked Pork Butt for restaurant operators who want to serve a pulled pork product without adding extra…

Pumpkin back at Caribou Coffee

September 5, 2013

To welcome the season and the cooler months ahead, Caribou Coffee is bringing back pumpkin menu items for a limited-time. They include:

CUPS offering breakfast fro-yo flavors

September 4, 2013

CUPS Frozen Yogurt is now offering a variety of breakfast fro-yo flavors and toppings all day long through the end of September at participating CUPS locations.

Fatburger incorporates sister brand's sauces into menu

September 4, 2013

Fatburger is heating up its burgers and sandwiches with sauces from its sister brand, Buffalo's Café.

La Madeleine creates new French-inspired sandwiches

September 4, 2013

La Madeleine Country French Café today announced the expansion of its sandwich menu and debut of new oven-baked sandwiches. This marks the first introduction…

Wingstop announces sweet, spicy flavor

September 3, 2013

Sweet meets heat in the newest flavor to hit the Wingstop menu as the chain today introduced Mango Habanero. The new wing flavor has been in development for…

Einstein Noah releases pumpkin flavors

September 3, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels are welcoming back pumpkin-flavored menu offerings, including a variety of fresh-baked, pumpkin bagels…

GrilliT models growth plan after Chipotle

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The concept's CEO is on a mission to demonstrate that the fast casual dining experience and fresh, nutritious, home-style cooking are not mutually exclusive.