Lobster returning to Quiznos

January 29, 2021

Quiznos is diving into the new year as two limited-time offerings featuring lobster and seafood salad hit the menu. The Lobster Classic is back, and a new sub…

Slim Chickens sales rose 35% in 2020, looks to continued growth in 2021

January 28, 2021

Slim Chickens plans to launch more than 50 restaurants this year in various states including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey and…

Noodles & Co chef's go-to: Innovation with a pinch of tradition

Nick Graff, executive chef of Noodles & Company, discusses when it's necessary to re-invent the wheel, or in his case, the noodle.

Noodles & Co debuts cauliflower gnocchi

January 28, 2021

Noodles & Co has added two cauliflower gnocchi dishes to its menu: Cauliflower Gnocchi Rosa and Cauliflower Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Cream, according to…

Firehouse Subs debuting sub for 'brinner'

January 28, 2021

Firehouse Subs is starting the new year with a twist on a best-selling menu item by introducing the Everything Hook & Ladder. Inspired by the classic…

PepsiCo teams with Beyond Meat on plant-based protein snacks and beverages

January 27, 2021

PepsiCo Inc. and Beyond Meat Inc. have formed The PLANeT Partnership, LLC, a joint venture to develop, produce and market snack and beverage products made from…

Everytable launches 'mix-and-match' menu

January 25, 2021

Everytable has launched Everytable Essentials, a selection of mix-and-match menu items for guests wanting to create a new dish or amp up a favorite recipe. The…

Smokey Bones, Wing Experience LTO breathes fire, whisky into winter

January 20, 2021

Casual brand, Smokey Bones, and its virtual kitchen brand, The Wing Experience, are lighting fire to the winter chill with Dragon Wings, made with spirits…

Veggie Grill debuts virtual vegan concept

January 20, 2021

Veggie Grill has launched Más Veggies Taqueria, a virtual concept offering only plant-based and planet-friendly food for delivery only. Partnering with…

Sweetgreen taps digital influencers to push 'fried' chicken LTO

January 14, 2021

Sweetgreen has created a Crispy Chicken Salad, which showcases the flavors of the chicken sandwich — which is all the rage across the industry — while allowing…

5 million is not enough: Panera extends pizza line

January 13, 2021

You will excuse Panera leaders if lately they seem to be smiling a lot more, after revealing that sales of their flatbread pizzas — introduced in late October…

Wing it On debuts thigh wings, 1st Georgia location

January 12, 2021

Waterbury, Connecticut-based Wing It On has rolled out thigh wings for a limited time, available in store, online or via the WIO mobile app. Third-party…

Fast casuals debuting healthy menu options

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

California-based brands Rubio's and Fatburger are offering vegetarian options, and Freebirds, based in Austin, has debuted cauliflower rice. Juice It Up has…

Restaurant transactions improve 27 points from April rates

January 8, 2021

The U.S. restaurant industry closed one of the most unpopular years in history moving its way out of the steepest declines the industry has experienced since…

Your Pie goes on a health kick

January 8, 2021

Your Pie is ushering in 2021 with a health-centered addition to its Craft Series, Healthy Choices, a news release said.

How fried chicken is laying 'golden eggs' across US

Wanna know what fried chicken brand got the most store visits in 2020? Read on.

Tc4 & Co. Hospitality acquires Mighty Fine Burgers Fries & Shakes

January 7, 2021

Tc4 & Co. Hospitality has acquired fellow Austin-based restaurant chain Mighty Fine Burgers Fries & Shakes, formerly owned by K&N Management…

Flame Broiler debuts online ordering, redesigns serving ware

January 7, 2021

Korean fast casual Flame Broiler now offers customers online ordering and has been busy redesigning both serving bowls and updating its kimchi offering.

Smoothie King posts record growth in 2020 despite pandemic

January 6, 2021

Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie brand, opened a record 263 stores globally in 2020, despite the challenges of the global pandemic, according to a…

Shake Shack launches Korean-style chicken sandwich

January 5, 2021

Drawing inspiration from South Korean flavors, ingredients and techniques, Shake Shack has added Korean-style fried chicken to the menu. Available through…