Sweetgreen creates 'Crispy Rice Treat'

November 7, 2022

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has created a healthy version of a crispy rice treat — made with gluten-free grains (organic brown rice, quinoa and puffed…

Bring on the guac! Avocado price takes a dip

November 3, 2022

With grocery items spiking up about 13% in the past few months one bright spot is the cost of avocados.

Diversified Foodservice Supply Announces Leadership Restructuring

Diversified Foodservice Supply Announces Leadership Restructuring

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2023

After reviewing the nominees, a panel of judges narrowed down the applicants by looking at their use of technology, menu innovation and future growth plans. We…

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WOWorks execs to discuss culinary operations at one-day virtual event

October 12, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Star Micronics Extends Its Line Of Acclaimed POS Tablet Display Stands

Star Micronics launches new versatile tablet display solutions for retail, hospitality, cannabis, and self-service industries.

Chipotle supports Hurricane Ian relief

October 10, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with The Farmlink Project to provide more than 100,000 pounds of produce, including avocados, mangos, peppers and onions…

Johnny Rockets, Hurricane Wings debut 1st co-branded DC restaurant

October 10, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. has launched the first co-branded Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Wings restaurant, which opened at the Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House…

Wingstop's chicken sandwich hits menus nationwide

October 5, 2022

Wingstop launched its signature chicken sandwich Wednesday.

Breakfast bright spot for restaurants in August

October 5, 2022

Breakfast was the top meal of the day for the U.S. restaurant industry in August as traffic grew by 4% compared to August 2021, according to a report from The…

California Tortilla, Tacos 4 Life launching pork-filled LTOs

October 3, 2022

Two fast casual brands, Maryland-based California Tortilla and Tacos4Life, based in Arkansas, have created limited-time offers featuring pork.

Cowboy Chicken tackles food costs with dark meat offering

October 3, 2022

As inflation soars, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is trying to keep prices down by launching two dark meat chicken specials. They include a two-piece dark…

Let's Not Fall Behind

Summer may be over but now is not the time to fall behind. The restaurant industry is ripe for change and innovation. It all starts with your employees. Do…

Which Wich: Get your 'bread in the clouds'

September 26, 2022

Dallas-based Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is giving guests a healthier way to order their sandwiches by creating the "Cloud'WICH" in partnership with The…

Pumpkin LTOs still boosting traffic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although Thursday marked the first official day of fall, restaurants around the world didn't wait to launch their pumpkin-flavored LTOs with good reason.

POS is Dead, Right?

The “POS is Dead” concept has been trending recently. This topic is not new, and well, it made me curious what people really think – so I conducted a poll on…

Zaxby's launching 'saucey' popsicles

September 15, 2022

Zaxby's is partnering with Alabama-based popsicle brand Frios to introduce sauce-flavored popsicles.

Schlotzsky's getting 'bare naked' with OnlyFans

September 15, 2022

Schlotzsky's is undressing pizza, giving crust lovers a Bare Naked Pizza — a pie with no toppings, cheese or sauce. In other words, it's naked.

Japanese fast casual commits to cage-free eggs

September 15, 2022

Japan-based Toridoll Holdings Corp. is pledging to source only cage-free eggs and egg products for all its restaurants, including Marugame Udon, Wok to Walk…

Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.