Chipotle adds brisket LTO

September 21, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill has added Smoked Brisket to U.S. and Canadian restaurants for a limited time.

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…

Could the next chicken war be vegan?

September 14, 2021

Diners have more choices than ever before, and that include vegans. Impossible Foods launched its plant-based chicken product for restaurants this week, while…

Pumpkin spice boosting sales at Dunkin', Starbucks

September 3, 2021

It's officially September and that means pumpkin spice everything is back at QSRs and fast-casual restaurants. Both Starbucks and Dunkin' are enjoying an…

Robotic baristas planned for Singapore transit stations

August 30, 2021

Stellar Lifestyle, a retail management, media and digital advertising solutions provider formerly known as SMRT Commercial, has teamed with Crown Digital, a…

MOD Pizza introduces plant-based topping

August 27, 2021

MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings is debuting a plant-based Italian sausage, which rolls out across all 500-plus locations starting Aug. 31.

One hot dog shortens lifespan by 36 minutes, PB&J adds 33 minutes

August 24, 2021

In the category of what most QSRs, fast casual restaurants and hot dog food truck vendors "don't want to hear" comes a study that claims humans lose 36 minutes…

Pumpkin spice lattes are back — earlier than ever

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 24, 2021

Starbucks may lead the way, but fast casuals around the world are still carving out a place for pumpkin-based menu items.

Icee drinks available at Moe's

August 23, 2021

Moe's Southwest Grill customers in Atlanta can now cool down with an ICEE drink, thanks to the chain's partnership with the frozen carbonated beverage provider.

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Jollibee deploys temperature monitoring from Digi

August 23, 2021

Jollibee Foods Corp. has deployed digital hazard-analysis-critical-control-point and temperature monitoring solutions from Digi International's SmartSense line…

Chipotle testing in-house created meatless chorizo

August 19, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing plant-based chorizo in Denver and Indianapolis, marking the brand's first plant-based protein option since it debuted…

Impossible Foods to launch Impossible Sausage at retailers

August 16, 2021

Impossible Foods will launch its Impossible Sausage Made From Plants at retail stores in ground form.

Restaurant recovery a slow go in Q2 2021

August 13, 2021

Consumer spend at restaurants rose 32% in the April-May-June 2021 quarter, compared to the same quarter last year, and flat compared to the same quarter in…

BurgerFi boosts Q2 2021 sales, earnings

August 12, 2021

BurgerFi International Inc. reported total revenue increased 65% from $7.2 million in Q2, 2021 to $11.8 million in the quarter ending June 30, 2021, as both…

Shake Shack, Slutty Vegan collaborate to help NYC restaurants

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

A fast casual franchise teamed up with a rising restaurateur to create a uniquely-named sandwich that is not only turning heads but also raised money for a…

Hollywood Beach home to Gelato-go

August 12, 2021

Italian gelato chain Gelato-go is opening another Florida location, this time at 707 N Broadwalk #14 in Hollywood Beach, Florida.

Jamba, Ashley Tisdale intro 2 iced beverages

August 12, 2021

Jamba, a smoothie and juice brand, has partnered with actress and singer Ashley Tisdale to launch its Gotcha Matcha and Bold n' Cold Brew iced beverages. These…

A deep dive into one brand's food safety strategy

At Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, food safety is paramount and the safety strategy is proving to pay off in more ways than one.

Cargill, Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms, create poultry powerhouse

August 9, 2021

Cargill and Continental Grain Co. are forming a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms Inc. for $203 per share in cash, representing a total equity value for…