Joella's Hot Chicken adds fish for Lent

February 14, 2022

In honor of Lent, Joella's Hot Chicken is bringing back the Crispy Cod Sammie and Crispy Cod Plate to all 18 locations in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio and…

2022 State of Digital for Restaurants

We recently conducted our 3rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2021 performance…

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Improving Dining and Shopping Safety in the Pandemic

Powerhouse Dynamics Increases Support for Restaurants and Food Retailers

Fast casuals embrace winter with LTOs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Winter has arrived and brought with it a plethora of limited-time offers.

Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Leah Scurto opened her pizzeria, PizzaLeah, in Sonoma County, California just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hit the state. That caused Scurto to…

Consumers plan to eat healthier in 2022

January 6, 2022

Forty-six percent of consumers want to eat healthier in 2022, making it the most highly-ranked lifestyle change, followed by working out more often and…

Blaze Pizza to offer dairy-free Ranch dressing

January 5, 2022

Blaze Pizza is teaming up with Primal Kitchen on a limited-time partnership to bring a new dressing to customers.

Chipotle adding plant-based chorizo

January 3, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has made plant-based chorizo available for a limited time at U.S. locations.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

3 ways to bring coastal vibes to your menu

Rafael Vallejo III, the executive chef and Food and Beverage Director of the Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn resort in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, says…

Wingstop debuts Orange Szechuan LTO

December 1, 2021

Wingstop's newest limited-time flavor, Orange Szechuan, is now available in all 1,600 locations.

Garden Catering giving away 'a ton' of nuggets

November 12, 2021

Nov. 13 is National Chicken Nugget Day, and Garden Catering is celebrating by giving away a ton of nuggets — literally. Each customer, who orders that day on…

Qdoba, Noodles & Co lean into mac 'n' cheese

November 10, 2021

The comfort-food season is approaching, and Qdoba and Noodles & Co are leaning into it with limited-time offers starring a classic winter menu item — mac…

Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…

The Great Restaurant Resurgence

POS and digital ordering data indicates a sustained recovery for the Quick Service and Fast Casual Restaurant segments after re-opening, across in-store …

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe offering collagen as smoothie ingredient

October 29, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has added Vital Proteins collagen to its list of supplements that guests may add to smoothies. The unflavored supplement powder contains…

Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.

Quiznos, Jimmy John's launch meaty LTOs

October 25, 2021

While many fast casuals are focusing on plant-based offerings these days, Quiznos and Jimmy John's are doubling down on meat-packed sandwiches for their latest…

Zoup goes wild with Alligator Gumbo

October 25, 2021

Zoup Eatery is ushering in soup season with Alligator Gumbo, inspired by the flavors of Creole cuisine, according to a company press release.

How to focus on lower-calorie without sacrificing taste, quality

by Christopher Hansen

Driven by cost and calories, many restaurants are looking for healthier and more nutritious options to entice repeat business. Christopher Hansen, assistant…