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 — Publisher, 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 — Publisher, 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.

Orange Leaf welcoming Fall flavors

August 28, 2013

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt customers can now indulge in any of three, limited-time only, fall frozen yogurt flavors, including the return of Pumpkin Pie and…

Asian Box serving gluten-free beer, wine, hard cider

August 28, 2013

Asian Box announced today the launch of a new beverage program, heavily focused on naturally gluten-free hard ciders. Asian Box, which will test the program in…

US Foods names 'Next Top Product' semifinalists

August 27, 2013

Fifty-four chefs from across the country have begun competing for a spot in the final round of the 2nd Annual US Foods Next Top Product contest.

Top CEOs join Fast Casual Exec Summit's experts panel

Attendees will have the opportunity to grill industry leaders on what it takes to run a successful fast casual restaurant.

New sundae now available at Burger 21

August 23, 2013

Just in time for National Macadamia Nut Day on Sept. 4, Burger 21 has added a new Caramel Macadamia Cookie Sundae to its menu.

Salsarita's debuts new dessert

August 21, 2013

Salsarita's debuts a new dessert today called Poquitos, Salsarita's take on the traditional Mexican favorite churro. Realizing the lack of variety offered on…

Zoës Kitchen rolls out party packs

August 21, 2013

Zoës Kitchen is now offering a way for party hosts to spend less time in the kitchen cooking for their guests. The chain, according to a company press release…