Food & Beverage News

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen expanding to Chicago

March 25, 2025

Washington D.C.-based SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is expanding to Chicago, opening on March 31 at 20 N. Michigan Ave., across from Millennium Park and The Art…

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Clean Juice launches 'sleepmaxxing' smoothie

March 20, 2025

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar owned by BRIX Holdings, is helping customers enhance their wellness routines with the launch of The Relaxation…

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Just Salad offering upscale dinner options

March 20, 2025

Just Salad has created a dinner category, Market Plates, designed for health-conscious consumers. The permanent menu addition will feature from-scratch…

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Panera serving 'Pot of Gold'

March 11, 2025

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Panera is serving up a little extra luck with its "Pot of Gold Bread Bowl." a green Bread Bowl filled with mac 'n' cheese. The…

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Your Pie debuts Pizza Shop Sandwiches

March 7, 2025

Your Pie, a fast casual pizza chain, had added handcrafted sandwiches made with the brand's signature dough, according to a press release.

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Chipotle embracing hot honey trend

March 6, 2025

Chipotle is putting its spin on hot honey, the top menu trend of the year, with its Chipotle Honey Chicken, available to rewards members via the Chipotle app…

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True Food Kitchen goes 100% seed oil-free

February 4, 2025

Phoenix-based True Food Kitchen is transitioning its kitchens and menus to become 100% seed oil-free. All 46 locations in 18 states now use heart-healthy…

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Can Ziggi’s Coffee clean up with dirty soda?

January 29, 2025

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is testing a Dirty Soda menu in Mead, Colorado, and will expand it to 13 pilot locations in February.

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Graeter's, Skyline Chili create Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream

January 27, 2025

Graeter's Ice Cream and Skyline Chili have created a co-branded ice cream, Graeter's Skyline Spice Ice Cream, available for purchase now in-stores. The…

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Juice It Up unveils protein smoothies, build-your-own waffles

January 27, 2025

California-based Juice It Up is expanding its protein-packed smoothie lineup with The Strawberry Zone and The Berry Zone. Both contain 32 grams of protein in a…

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Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

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Blaze Pizza sparks interest with Spicy Hot Chicken Pickle Pizza

January 23, 2025

Blaze Pizza has launched a Spicy Hot Chicken Pickle Pizza. The pizza features Blaze's white sauce, shredded mozzarella, chicken, basil and pickles and it is…

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Your Pie releases appetizer-inspired pizzas, wings

January 7, 2025

Your Pie has released its latest Craft Series lineup inspired by classic appetizers, according to a press release.

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Whataburger celebrates 75th anniversary with returning menu items

January 6, 2025

Whataburger is celebrating its 75th anniversary by bringing back legendary menu items for a limited time, according to the press release.

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Naf Naf rolls out Tractor beverages

November 1, 2024

Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill is adding refreshers made by Tractor Beverage Company to the menu.

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Smoothie King launches Ozempic-friendly menu

October 29, 2024

Smoothie King has created five smoothies designed for the millions of Americans taking prescription GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, to help them achieve…

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Colleges embracing boba drinks

October 24, 2024

With the global bubble tea market projected to reach $5.49 billion by 2031, it makes sense that 86% of college students have expressed a desire to see boba…

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16 Handles launches Squid Ink Black Matcha fro-yo

October 22, 2024

16 Handles is getting in on the games with the launch of a Squid Ink Black Matcha frozen yogurt flavor coinciding with "Squid Game: Season 2" on Dec. 26 on…

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