Saladworks, Sodexo team up on healthy food for campus dwellers

March 21, 2019

Saladworks and Sodexo Inc. are partnering to bring healthy, fast casual food to U.S. colleges and universities.

Third-party delivery, commissary kitchens help operators navigate today’s challenging foodservice landscape

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurant panelists describe solutions allowing them to meet the needs of today's technology savvy consumers and at the same time improve their profitability.

Chipotle goes 'plant-powered' with lifestyle bowls

March 4, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting plant-powered lifestyle bowl offerings, including an organic vegan bowl and vegetarian bowl.

The neverending winter: 11 fast casuals hoping LTOs will keep customers coming back 'til warmer days

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

From hot chicken to shrimp alfredo pizza, below is a partial list of limited-time menu items keeping us full, warm and hopeful for a spring thaw.

30-year study: Fast food portions now 'significantly' bigger, saltier, higher in calories

February 28, 2019

Fast food brands got a bit of a punch in the gut this week when an analysis of offerings at 10 of the top U.S. QSR brands in 1986, 1991 and 2016 revealed that…

Rapid Fired brings seafood to pizza for Lenten season

February 26, 2019

With the Christian season of Lent starting next week on March 6, many brands are introducing their annual seafood LTOs. To that end, Rapid Fired Pizza said…

NYC bans CBD in food, drinks

February 25, 2019

New York City's health department issued a ban today against the use of cannabidiol, CBD, from being used in food and drinks.

Collab Hospitality launches TYCA at Hai House concept

February 22, 2019

Collab Hospitality launched a fast casual concept this week, called TYCA, at Hai House in Palm Beach, Florida.

Church's, Texas Chicken CEO relays value of bringing a 'franchisee's grit' to top job

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

On this podcast, the head of the non-profit Whole Grains Council shows QSR operators how to incorporate the ever-widening array of whole and ancient grains…

Uberrito debuts menu for special diet needs, healthy lifestyles

February 21, 2019

Uberrito now offers a FlexMex menu for customers on special diets and healthy lifestyles.

Dippin' Dots exec gives out the scoop on 'Ice Cream of the Future's' future

In this week's podcast, Dippin' Dots gives listeners an inside look at how the brand uses the power of diversification to further sales and market reach, while…

Blaze tests bigger pies, delivery, in possible run-up to IPO by 2021

February 15, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is testing large 14-inch pizzas as part of a campaign to grow its digital delivery and carryout business, a news release said. In fact…

Fazoli's taps franchise veteran to drive development

February 14, 2019

Fazoli's has named Kathy Davidson as senior director of franchise sales as part of the concept's strategy to drive growth and development.

Luna Grill's Del Sur flagship highlights design, menu revamp

February 11, 2019

Luna Grilll's latest flagship, open in Paseo Del Sur in San Diego, features the brand's interior style and menu revamp effort.

Coolgreens VP talks about brand's growth beyond its Central US borders in 2019

Oklahoma-based Coolgreen's occupies the "hot seat" as today's featured interview subject, via its VP of Operations Todd Madlener, while Networld Media Group VP…

Shake Shack rolls out Chick’n Bites LTO

February 5, 2019

For a limited time Shake Shack customers can enjoy Chick'n Bites, which are available in a six- or 10-piece option.

Welbilt prepping launch of Crem coffee brand

February 4, 2019

Welbilt will debut a commercial coffee machine brand, called Crem, in the U.S. later this week.

Celebrity chef Jose Andrés launching pop-up eatery for furloughed fed workers

January 17, 2019

As the U.S. government shutdown hits day 27, Chef Jose Andrés aims to help some of the 800,000 furloughed federal workers by providing food during the…

'So, what are ya' drinkin'?' One of this year's most complicated questions

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The answer to that age-old question, "So, what are you drinkin'?" has gotten a lot more complicated. But pizza brands that don't brush up on their answers to…

Freshii hosting gift card swap Jan. 10

January 9, 2019

Freshii is inviting customers that have a fast food gift card to visit and trade the card in for a free chef-designed menu item.