La Madeleine launches new Smart Choices entrée

January 17, 2013

La Madeleine Country French Café has added a new entrée to its Smart Choices menu. The Salmon and French Lentils option is available now through March 19 for …

Asian Box expands footprint in California

January 16, 2013

Asian Box is now open in Mountain View, Calif. The concept's second location, at 142 Castro St., debuted in late December 2012 with a limited menu and hours.

Salsarita's asks fans to name new salsa

January 16, 2013

Starting this week, Salsarita's guests can submit a creative name for the chain's new hot salsa for the chance to win a six-night, all expense paid trip to…

Cowboy Chicken introduces low-calorie menu

January 16, 2013

Cowboy Chicken, the seven-unit, Dallas-based, fast casual rotisserie chicken brand, has introduced its new Low Cal Corral menu, offering five entrées with less…

Mintel: Four foodservice trends will stand out this year

January 9, 2013

Intelligence firm Mintel predicts there will be four trends in particular that will have the biggest impact on the restaurant industry in this year.

Bruegger's Bagels celebrates 30th birthday with LTOs

January 9, 2013

Bruegger's Bagels is celebrating its 30th birthday by adding new flavors to its lineup of nearly 20 bagel varieties and by inviting its Facebook fans to bring…

Tacos gone tropical: Fish, chicken tacos debut at Tropical Smoothie

January 9, 2013

Tropical Smoothie Café, a 337-unit chain, is adding Fish and Chicken Tacos to its menu.

Quiznos rolls out chef-inspired sandwiches

January 8, 2013

Quiznos has introduced two chef-inspired limited-time offerings — one for those watching calories in the New Year, and one for those who are not sticking to a…

Restaurants surveyed for 2013 food trend predictions

Vegetables are expected to take on a starring role for a change.

Pinkberry intros grapefruit fro-yo

January 8, 2013

Pinkberry is now serving Grapefruit Pinkberry. The new frozen yogurt flavor features ripe grapefruit pieces, caramelized almonds for a sweet crunchy bite and a…

PizzaRev owner dishes on fast casuals launching around pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Double Father-son partnerships get PizzaRev off the ground.

Two fast casuals celebrate New Year with LTOs

December 31, 2012

While many people will make New Year's Resolutions, two fast casual concepts — Cowboy Chicken and I Dream of Falafel — are running specials to help kick off…

Dessert destinations: An opportunity for fast casual or only QSRs?

Fast casuals should do what they do best to conquer the dessert market — customize.

Yogurtland adds Greek yogurt to menu

December 28, 2012

Yogurtland is ringing in the New Year with new flavors, including the brand's first Greek yogurt flavor — raspberry banana. Also new to the menu is guava…

New concept intros flame-grilled sausage, dogs to fast casual space

December 21, 2012

Firewurst, a new restaurant introducing flame-grilled sausages and dogs to the fast casual market, opens today in Cary, N.C.

Commentary: Rising consumer interest in food makes 2013 look prosperous

December 20, 2012

People will find ways to discuss, experiment and dabble in the world of food, no matter what their financial situation.

Sandy Hook tragedy inspires Tex-Mex chain to honor teachers

December 20, 2012

Tijuana Flats has deemed Dec. 27 "Teacher Hero Day" and is giving teachers a free entree in all 88 of its locations.

Boston Market hoping to provide 'stress-free' holidays

December 13, 2012

The "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" for many people can also be the most stressful time of the year, a fact not lost on Boston Market. The chain has launched…

Millennial Hispanics have large influence on foodservice trends

December 11, 2012

Sixty-five percent of U.S. Hispanics are Millenials, ages 22 to 35. Consequently, this specific demographic is expected to significantly influence the ethnic…

la Madeleine celebrates holidays with LTOs

December 10, 2012

This holiday season, la Madeleine Country French Café has launched several limited-time offers. They include the following: