Tech, choice among driving consumer trends for 2015, says NRA

February 3, 2015

It's not surprising that today's restaurant consumer expects restaurants to offer technologies which make the dining experience as frictionless as possible…

A rundown of Southern California's fast casual pizza landscape

January 30, 2015

The fast casual pizza competition is heating up in Los Angeles.

Sick of winter? These menu items will warm you up

January 29, 2015

Two California concepts are bringing two different styles of heat to menus this week.

World Tea Expo set for May 6 – 8 in SoCal

January 29, 2015

The 13th annual World Tea Expo will take place May 6 – 8, 2015 in Long Beach, California at the Long Beach Convention Center.

Burger sales up, sandwich and chicken sales down in 2014

January 27, 2015

Diners ordered 9 billion serving of burgers in U.S. restaurants and foodservice outlets last year, three percent more than the year before. Meanwhile…

JJ's Red Hots serving up 'The Brady Deflatey' and 'Beast Mode Mother Lode' in anticipation of Super Bowl

January 27, 2015

JJ's Red Hots will serve up the "Brady Deflatey" and the "Beast Mode Mother Lode" at its Charlotte, North Carolina restaurants from now until Sunday at 4 p.m.

Super Bowl viewers say they want healthier food options

January 27, 2015

More than half of survey respondents said they wanted healthier food served at their Super Bowl party.

Americans will gobble up 1.25 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl [infographic]

January 23, 2015

Most of those wings will be consumed in restaurants. The National Chicken Council estimates that of the wings eaten during the Super Bowl, 75 percent will come…

California Tortilla has a new burrito that tastes a lot like college

January 22, 2015

California Tortilla's new Ramen Burrito is on trend. Other menu updates across the fast casual industry: bd's Mongolian Grill adds local, seasonal produce to…

Butterball Foodservice rolls out three new turkey breast products

January 22, 2015

The three new products were all developed with an eye towards health.

It's got a bite to it: Zoup! serves up Rattlesnake Stew

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

January 16, 2015

Zoup! is adding a new offering to its rotating menu of soups that may rattle some diners – Rattlesnake Stew.

Blaze Pizza inks deal for Canada expansion

January 16, 2015

The fast-casual pizza chain is targeting Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary for the first locations.

GE Capital to finance Blast 825° expansion

January 15, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona-based GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced a $7.6 million term loan and $2.0 million revolving credit facility provided to…

PizzaRev inks deal to expand in Boston

January 15, 2015

Los Angeles-based PizzaRev announced an agreement with restaurateurs Marc Phaneuf, Jr. and Marc Phaneuf, Sr. to bring the build-your-own pizza concept to…

Winter menus feature comfort food, hearty options

January 15, 2015

Chilly weather means hearty menu options.

NRA expands Healthy Dining partnership

January 12, 2015

Healthy Dining provides nutritional knowledge to NRA members and their customers.

PizzaRev celebrates 20th opening

January 12, 2015

Los Angeles-based fast-casual pizza franchise, PizzaRev, is celebrating the opening of its 20th location in just over two years.

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

Bruegger's Bagels launches 'Behind the Taste' video series

January 7, 2015

Each behind-the-scenes video vignette will feature a discount code for viewers.

Starbucks adds Flat White espresso beverage

January 6, 2015

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the launch of the Flat White espresso beverage.