Customers kickin' it with Schlotzsky's Route 66 promo

June 3, 2013

Route 66, also known as the Main Street of America, is the inspiration behind Schlotzsky's latest menu additions. Running from Chicago to California, the…

Taylor Company hosting ice cream training course

June 3, 2013

Known for its innovations in the frozen dessert and beverage industry, Taylor Company is co-sponsoring "Tharp & Young on Ice Cream." a five-day technical…

Fast casuals turning customers into bartenders

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

RFID-based beer taps put customers in charge of their service.

Restaurant chains expected to raise prices later this year

May 31, 2013

A new study conducted by supply chain cooperative SpenDifference shows that chain restaurants are planning to raise menu prices later this year.

Commentary: What you can learn from Panera's 'hidden menu'

Does having a secret menu make sense? The answer is, possibly.

Togo's marks summer with BBQ sandwich

May 30, 2013

Togo's has announced the return of its BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, available through Aug. 27 at the company's nearly 250 locations.

Fatburger retail line hits Walmart shelves

May 28, 2013

Fatburger will be launching its line of signature frozen beef patties in more than 3,100 Walmart stores this June.

Boneless chicken wings take flight on restaurant menus

May 28, 2013

According to recently released data from GuestMetrics, based on its POS database, boneless chicken wings continued to make significant inroads in the chicken…

Chicago gym welcomes fast casual café

May 24, 2013

From opening a bar serving cheese fries and wings to its Quad Cities pizza joint and bakery, one wouldn't think the owners of Chicago-based The Fifty/5…

Uncle Maddio's introduces combo meals to tout smaller portions

May 23, 2013

To cater to pizza lovers who want something on the light side, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has introduced "Maddio Meals," combo meals that include smaller…

NRA Show '13: A handful of menu trends emerge

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Gluten free, Greek yogurt, beverages and children's nutrition are just some of the show highlights from the food side.

Innovation at Korean Food Industry Show & Asia Food Forum

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

One of the major trends in South Korea is restaurant franchisee growth of U.S. branded knockoffs.

LYFE Kitchen spices up menu

May 22, 2013

LYFE Kitchen Executive Chefs Art Smith, Tal Ronnen and Jeremy Bringardner, have developed a new spring and summer menu.

2013 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

FastCasual.com's eighth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and…

Bread carriers help operators stand out in the crowded sandwich space

Away-from-home sandwich purchases are up because of consumer demand for lower prices, more variety, fresher and healthier items and flexible portions.

Data shows an increase in beer prices at restaurants

May 16, 2013

New research from Restaurant Sciences LLC, an independent firm that tracks food and beverage product sales in North America, shows that high-volume and…

Breakfast sandwich offerings on the rise

May 15, 2013

According to market research firm Technomic, breakfast sandwich appearances on chain restaurant menus increased 8.1 percent during the early part of the year…

McCain Foods USA launches Fresh-Style Fries

May 9, 2013

In response to increased consumer demand for "natural" foods, McCain Foods USA is launching Fresh-Style Fries. Cut from whole russet potatoes, McCain…

Mango Salad returns to Qdoba

May 7, 2013

Qdoba Mexican Grill this week brought back its Mango Salad, but it's available for a limited-time only, according to a company press release.

Camille's Sidewalk Café chips are retail bound

May 6, 2013

Camille's Sidewalk Café is now selling its signature tortilla chips at all Camille's locations nationwide and in Oklahoma grocery stores, according to a…