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…

Who will be left standing when fro-yo battle is over?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Fro-yo's segment's growth and appeal are sustainable in the longterm but will lead to maturation in larger markets.

Consumer trend report explores popularity of soup and salad

February 6, 2014

A new consumer trend report from Technomic reveals insights into consumer preferences for soup and salad. According to a news release from the company, more…

Qdoba intros new queso flavors

February 6, 2014

Qdoba Mexican Grill is adding two new queso flavors to its menu. The new Queso Diablo and Queso Verde, both drawing inspiration from Qdoba's original 3-Cheese…

Why Bruegger's launched a new design, menu

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Along with the new physical design, the chain has updated its logo, point-of-purchase materials, to-go packaging and is now in the process of updating the…

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical sign multi-year deal with Coca-Cola

February 4, 2014

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has announced a multi-year product and marketing agreement with The Coca-Cola…

Taco Republic Truck launches video series

February 3, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.'s Taco Republic and the Taco Republic Truck have undertaken a video project highlighting the recent exploits of a local taco lover named "Taco…

Chili debuts at Salsarita's

February 3, 2014

Salsarita's has added chili to its menu for a limited-time only.

Truth time: Fast casual leaders answer your questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

CEOs discuss everything from marketing and growth to washable dishes and conumer analytics.

The “A”-List: Cutting-Edge Cool with Avocados from Mexico

Welcome to The “A”-List, your chef-led guide to menu inspiration featuring every season’s all-star ingredient, fresh Avocados from Mexico. Executive Chef and…

Boston Market adds two LTOs to the menu

January 27, 2014

Boston Market announced today the addition of two new limited-time items to its menus nationwide. According to a news release, they include:

Starbucks 'uniquely positioned' as consumers shift to digital

The company processed 2-plus million new Starbucks card activations a day leading up to Christmas.

Report: LTOs not a big driver for majority of consumers

January 21, 2014

A new report from The NPD Group says that a majority of consumers — 70 percent — won't try a new menu item even if they're heavily promoted. Almost 30 percent…

Barberitos launches new salsa

January 20, 2014

Barberitos has added a new salsa to its salsa bar, the Fire Roasted Poblano Salsa, a spicy mix of roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, and diced tomatoes…

Kneaders rolls out Bundt cakes

January 20, 2014

Kneaders Bakery and Café has created four Mini Bundt Cakes, according to a company press release. The Lemon Ginger Bundt Cake was released in the first…

Miami Subs embraces pretzel bun

January 20, 2014

The New Miami Subs Grill is rolling out two new sandwich promotions for the New Year —Signature Pretzel Bun Sandwiches starting at $5.99 and 6-inch Philly…

A look into the menu crystal ball: Top 3 trends of 2014

Why eggs, tea and local produce will grab the spotlight.

Au Bon Pain expanding in nation's capital, launches winter LTOs

January 13, 2014

Au Bon Pain announced today the opening of a new café in Washington, D.C. The new location, 801 17th St. N.W., is the 21st Au Bon Pain café to open in…