Sneak peek at KFC eleven's menu

July 24, 2013

Louisville Eater has obtained a copy of KFC's new concept's menu. The concept, called KFC eleven, is set to open next week in the Highlands neighborhood of the…

Robeks debuts almond milk, date creations

July 23, 2013

Robeks is now offering three Almond Milk and Date smoothies for a limited time. Options include Strawberry Splendor, which features tender strawberries, nutty…

LA welcomes low-calorie fast casual restaurant

July 23, 2013

Hoping to take advantage of more customers demanding healthy menu options from restaurants, Skynny Kitchen opened July 9 in L.A.'s NoHo Arts District…

Mexican concepts still heating up fast casual

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Calexico owner predicts the trend of the 'artisanal chain' is spreading to all sectors in fast casual; Mexican food is no exception.

Gluten-free is no longer 'taste-free'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten-free adoption had to jump the availability and affordability hurdles, and most recently figured out flavor.

GrubHub reports growth in Pakistani, African and Halal cuisine

July 17, 2013

GrubHub, an online and mobile food ordering service, has released new data that reveals year-over-year growth in nontraditional ethnic cuisine orders.

Commentary: 4 tips for designing seasonal menus

Restaurants must feature menus that display what Mother Nature has to offer all year long.

Burger 21 president on why it's 'not always better' to be 1st

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Despite the well-established competition in the 'better burger' space, Mark Johnston is confident he has a winning brand.

'Fancy' dining offers clues about next big menu trends (Commentary)

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Will grains, seeds and kale pops show up on chain menus? Possibly.

Le Madeleine celebrating Bastille Day with freebies

July 11, 2013

In observance of Bastille Day July 14, la Madeleine Country French Café is inviting guests to celebrate the French holiday by indulging in a complimentary mini…

Study: Craveable menu items drive customer loyalty

July 10, 2013

Craveability is a major purchase driver for restaurants, with 83 percent of consumers saying that cravings are a main reason they purchase food away from home…

Zaxby's 'shakes up' summer menu

July 9, 2013

Zaxby's is shaking up its menu with line of premium milkshakes including past LTOs — Birthday Cake and Banana Pudding — and a new flavor, Chocolate Cookie…

5 Reasons Beef Fits Fast Casual [infographic]

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This infographic shows how beef menu items can help increase traffic and check spend at fast casual restaurants.

Bananas Smoothies adds Greek yogurt to menu

July 3, 2013

Bananas Smoothies and Frozen Yogurt is introducing non-fat Greek yogurt to its menu with the launch of its Go Greek! promotion this month. Customers can…

KFC ready to open a fast casual spinoff?

July 2, 2013

In the spring, KFC closed one of its flagship units in its hometown of Louisville, Ky., to remodel into what the company calls an "Innovation Restaurant." The…

Cowboy Chicken serving watermelon, watermelon tea for LTO

July 1, 2013

Cowboy Chicken has brought back fresh-cut watermelon as a summer side option. In addition, the chicken chain has introduced Watermelon Tea.

Report: Global dairy prices 'exceptionally high'

July 1, 2013

Rabobank has published a new report on the global dairy industry, which includes a look at supply, demand, pricing and forecasting. In the report, published by…

Buffalo Wild Wings pouring new craft brew

June 28, 2013

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced this week it is offering a new craft beer from Redhook Brewery that was designed to pair with wings. The beer, called Game…

Panda Express engages customers in Rice Debate

June 28, 2013

Panda Express is giving guests the power to decide which is better — classic fried rice or brown fried rice? From July 3 to Aug. 31, Panda Express will offer…

Red Mango intros Super Biotic Smoothies

June 26, 2013

Red Mango is launching this week a national rollout of an expanded menu that features 22 probiotic smoothies in four lifestyle-centered categories: