Voodoo Doughnut debuts Caramel Cha Cha Chai

October 1, 2021

Voodoo Doughnut has created the Caramel Cha Cha Chai, a chai cream-filled raised shell, topped with a caramel drizzle, whipped cream and chai spice, in support…

Impossible Foods expands to United Arab Emirates

September 28, 2021

Impossible Foods has expanded to the United Arab Emirates, the company's first market in the Middle East. It's flagship product, Impossible Burger is available…

Can you guess where the best tacos are in Texas, California?

September 28, 2021

When it comes to tacos, residents of Santa Barbara, California and Austin, Texas are living in prime territory.

Report names best cities for vegans, vegetarians

September 27, 2021

A new report from WalletHub has named 2021's Best Cities for vegan and vegetarians. About 15.2 million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian.

Impossible Pork to launch in Hong Kong

September 24, 2021

Impossible Foods has announced the commercial launch of Impossible Pork Made from Plants on Oct. 4 in Hong Kong and in Singapore later this fall, according to…

Burgerville's Seedlings inspires garden planting

September 24, 2021

Burgerville has unveiled Seedlings, a program in partnership with the Culinary Breeding Network, to make Northwest-grown and bred seeds available to customers…

Chipotle adds brisket LTO

September 21, 2021

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

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 — Publisher, 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.

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…

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.