Commentary: Horchata the next chai in global beverage platform

By Michael Szyliowicz, Mont Blanc Gourmet 

Pinkberry to enter into India

May 2, 2012

Pinkberry has signed an agreement with one of India's leading development firms, JMS Corporation, to open locations in the country. Through the deal, India…

Caribou Coffee launches new sparkling teas and juice

May 2, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of six new sparkling teas and juices made with premium, all-natural ingredients. Exclusive to…

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - Part II

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Researchers have found no consistent relationship between participants' driving distance to QSR joints and their weight over a 30-year span

Burger 21 goes gluten-free

May 1, 2012

Burger 21, a concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., kicks off Celiac Awareness Month by introducing a gluten-free menu in…

Henny Penny webinar to focus on fryer technology

April 30, 2012

A new webinar from FastCasual.com and Henny Penny will focus on the evolution of fryer technology in the restaurant space. The webinar, The Evolution of Fryer…

Smashburger opens in Calgary

April 29, 2012

Smashburger has announced its May 2 opening in Calgary, Alberta, followed by a second location there slated to open in June.

Moe's customizes Cinco de Mayo celebrations

April 27, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with each location hosting its own unique celebration. Additionally, every participating location nationwide…

Fazoli's adds Italian Lemon Ice flavors to permanent menu

April 26, 2012

Just in time for warm weather, Fazoli’s has introduced two new Italian Lemon Ice flavors to its permanent menu.

Organic industry grew nearly 10 percent in 2011

April 26, 2012

The U.S. organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales.

Daphne's warms up menu with summer salads

April 25, 2012

The fresh flavors of summer are arriving early at Daphne’s as the company’s restaurants spotlight three salads with fruit accents, including bringing back last…

Genghis Grill expands appetizer offerings

April 25, 2012

Genghis Grill has announced the addition of several appetizers, drinks and LTO's to their newly designed menu.

Cranking up catering sales in a multi-unit restaurant environment

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

There are many thousands of proven sales systems that your brand can implement to help make your catering sales sing. But here’s the rub. Even proven sales…

Tropical Smoothie Café launches new menu items

April 24, 2012

Tropical Smoothie Café is making a splash this spring with the launch of two new limited-time offerings, featuring a toasted flatbread paired with a real fruit…

NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show sells out exhibit floor space

April 24, 2012

The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibit space at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is completely sold out. The newly redesigned…

Top 5 things we didn't know we should be afraid of - part I

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

A study found that only 8 to 12 percent of gluten-free consumers said they bought gluten-free products because they or a member of their household has celiac…

If it's Monday, this must be meatless

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

While diners can see some personal benefits — like weight loss — from a Meatless Monday regime, restaurants can see some real bottom-line benefits.

Healthy beverage evolution: Have we come full circle?

How American consumers are once again searching for healthier beverage options.

Starbucks to remove controversial bug colorant from syrup

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 19, 2012

In response to public outcry over Starbucks' use of cochineal extract in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino, as well as its Strawberry Smoothies, the…

2012 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

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