Beautiful Brands' CherryBerry heads into Montana

November 29, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Chris Holland to open at least 25 new CherryBerry Self-Serve…

Crispers restaurants test breakfast

November 28, 2011

Lakeland, Fla.-based Crispers Restaurants has introduced a new breakfast menu at the St. Augustine and Jacksonville-Roosevelt locations. The new Crispers…

NRA show to debut Healthier Kids Fare pavilion

November 28, 2011

This year's National Restaurant Association's Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 5-8, will feature a new pavilion focused entirely on healthful children's…

Red Robin opens fast casual offshoot

November 27, 2011

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has opened the doors of its fast casual restaurant, Burger Works, in Denver.

FREEBIRDS rolls out Monster Nachos

November 22, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has rolled out new Monster Nachos for a limited time. The item sells for $8.95 and comes with either chicken, steak or carnitas.

Restaurants launch holiday menus, promotions

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How fast casual chains are appealing to holiday diners through charity partnerships and limited-time offers.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Beverage trends

McAlister's Annica Kreider represents her fellow panelists in this interview about beverage trends as discussed at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit.

bd's Mongolian Grill launches Holiday Feastival menu

November 21, 2011

Through Dec. 31, bd's Mongolian Grill will host its "Holiday Feastival" promotion with special features such as beef tenderloin, lamb, cheese tortellini and…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Busting some myths

Joseph Grove with FastCasual.com interviews Suzy Badaracco--toxicologist, trend-spotter and registered dietician--after spoke about food and flavor trends at…

An American Food Culture: Rising and Thriving

By Mindy Armstrong, Insights Manager, FoodIQ 

Study: Daily deal promotions generate new customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Many concerns about offering such deals are overstated.

Boloco launches childrens menu

November 16, 2011

Boloco has unveiled its new childrens menu at the company's Concord, N.H., and Natick, Mass., locations. The menu will then roll out to other locations in…

Saladworks expands catering menu

November 16, 2011

After nearly a year of in-store testing, Saladworks has moved forward with the public debut of its new catering menu.

First impressions still count for new customers

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

Food is still the biggest driver of a customer's first impression.

The Melt expands with three new locations

November 14, 2011

Grilled cheese concept The Melt has announced its West Coast expansion with the opening of individual locations in San Francisco's Embarcadero Center, Spear…

UFood tests Naan flatbread sandwiches

November 14, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced it is testing a line of four new Naan flatbread sandwich menu items. UFood is simultaneously conducting customer…

Highlights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

For three days in the later part of October, more than 200 fast casual executives and suppliers came together to discuss issues impacting the segment and the…

Technomic: Restaurant alcohol sales expected to rise in 2012

November 9, 2011

A forecast recently released by Technomic predicts a 2.4 percent gain in away-from-home alcohol sales in 2012.

Red Mango launches Cinnamon Apple Orchard flavor

November 9, 2011

Red Mango has unveiled its newest flavor for the fall season: Cinnamon Apple Orchard.

Robeks rolls out smoothie bowls

November 9, 2011

Robeks stores across the country are launching a new product that combines both frozen and yogurt. Smoothie Bowls are now available at Robeks stores across the…