TCBY launches healthier Super Fro-Yo

May 2, 2011

TCBY has launched its "Super Fro-Yo" frozen dessert line, a new classification of frozen yogurt that features elevated nutritional levels.

Make the connection to better food cost

As an industry, we are facing the continuous rise of commodities that adversely affect our businesses. The rising price in grains and feed affect the price of…

Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage

This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Soul Daddy wins America's Next Great Restaurant

May 1, 2011

It was a surprising end to America’s Next Great Restaurant, but on Sunday evening, show viewers – and the winner himself – heard Soul Daddy was to become the…

Fast Casual publishes Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage

May 1, 2011

FastCasual.com has announced the publication of its "Restaurant State of the Industry 2011, Part 1: Food and Beverage" report, a 109-page research document…

Rising food costs are a manageable challenge

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Record industry sales in March indicate a continued need for consumer focus.

Tossed launches 4th annual salad contest

April 27, 2011

Tossed has announced its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest, created to give customers the opportunity to add their salad combinations on Tossed menus…

10 popular gluten-free menu ideas

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

For restaurateurs who have decided to offer any sort of gluten-free menu items, the path can be a rough one that will end up creating a win-win situation for…

NRA names inaugural product innovation award recipients

April 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association recently announced the recipients of its first Food & Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize progressive…

Seattle’s Best enters Tim Hortons territory

April 25, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks, is now offered in 10 Wal-Mart Supercenters throughout Canada.

Trendy cake pops find their way into Starbucks

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

What is the latest food innovation at Starbucks?

Restaurant operators to get social at NRA Show 2011

April 21, 2011

With eight out of 10 restaurant operators saying social media will be an increasingly important marketing tool, the National Restaurant Association will…

Pei Wei Asian Diner opens in the Hoosier State

April 21, 2011

Pei Wei Asian Diner will open its first Indiana location at Indianapolis' Glendale Mall on April 25.

Nutritional calculators: The diner's guide to healthy eating

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are embracing consumers' demand to know more.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit adds new permanent menu item

April 20, 2011

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is modifying its menu for the first time in 50 years by adding a new permanent signature meat, the Spicy Cheddar Sausage.

Caribou Coffee to reward guests for using reusable drinkware

April 20, 2011

As part of Caribou’s Happy Everyday sustainability program, guests who use reusable drinkware will receive 50 cents off any drink, any size, any day.

The Counter opens at Miami International

April 19, 2011

The Counter Custom Built Burgers has announced its March 3 opening in Terminal D at Miami’s International Airport. The restaurant is now open for breakfast…

Why Parents Love Menu Labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Why Parents Love Menu Labeling

Red Mango to launch raspberry cheesecake frozen yogurt

April 18, 2011

In celebration of spring, Red Mango has introduced its newest frozen yogurt flavor, Raspberry Cheesecake, at stores nationwide for a limited time.

Wingstop debuts Glider chicken sandwiches

April 18, 2011

Wingstop is expanding its menu to include its original version of the chicken sandwich – Gliders.