Cowboy Chicken launches blackberry LTOs

October 17, 2013

Cowboy Chicken-Wood Fire Rotisserie has debuted its Southern Blackberry Tea along with the return of its seasonal Southern Blackberry Cobbler. Both blackberry…

How to add the right beverages and desserts to the menu mix

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Don't be bullied into doing something just because a competitor is doing it well.

Peet's Coffee and Tea rolls out at Magnolia Bakery locations

October 16, 2013

Peet's Coffee & Tea today was officially named as the exclusive coffee and tea provider at all Magnolia Bakery U.S. locations. To celebrate the new…

Paciugo Gelato Caffè intros Apple Caramel, Spiced Pumpkin LTOs

October 8, 2013

Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato Caffè is warming up its fall menu with two new limited-time flavors: Apple Caramel and Spiced Pumpkin. Both are available through…

McAlister's launches sandwich, salad LTOs

October 8, 2013

McAlister's Deli is honoring fall with two Turkey Cranberry LTOs through Dec. 30. New menu items include:

Robeks adds seasonal juices

October 8, 2013

Premium smoothie and juice franchise Robeks is taking its cues from the harvest schedule as it rolls out four fresh seasonal menu items for fall, according to…

Schlotzsky's adds 2 new made-to-order salads

October 8, 2013

Schlotzsky's has added to two new salads to the menu: the Italian Chopped and Southwestern Chicken salads, according to a company press release.

5 Reasons to Franchise a Better Burger Concept

Opportunities to capitalize on continued dining fascination and society's fast pace make burger businesses appealing.

Kronos Foods adds Italian beef to product line

October 3, 2013

Chicago-based Kronos Foods Inc., a manufacturer of Mediterranean food products, has announced the introduction of an Italian beef product line.

Panda goes for the honey

October 1, 2013

Panda Express has created a new entrée — Honey Sesame Chicken Breast — made with 100 percent, all-white meat chicken breast. The new dish combines thin premium…

Food and Beverage Innovation submissions now being accepted

September 26, 2013

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting applications for the 2014 FABI Awards.

Top-your-own Neapolitan pizza concept debuts

September 23, 2013

Social Life Pizza, a craft-your-own Neapolitan-style pizza concept, marked its debut with last week's opening in San Diego.

LYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut

September 19, 2013

LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…

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…